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Lina Allemano Four
Jazz / Experimental

New CD GRIDJAM released Oct 2008!



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since5/26/2007
Band Websitewww.linaallemano.com
Band MembersLina Allemano - trumpet
Brodie West - alto saxophone
Andrew Downing - bass
Nick Fraser - drums
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Record LabelLumo Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Oct 8 2009 8:00P
LINA ALLEMANO FOUR - Black Sheep Inn Wakefield, Quebec
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
LINA ALLEMANO FOUR - L’Envers Montréal, Quebec
Oct 11 2009 10:00P
LINA ALLEMANO FOUR - The Tranzac Toronto, Ontario

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   About Lina Allemano Four

NEW PRESS about GRIDJAM:
  -- "Sweet, but also short, GRIDJAM displays an enticing emotional dichotomy between smeary melancholic interludes and upbeat lyricism." (DOWNBEAT Magazine)
  -- "A stellar album" (The Globe and Mail)
  -- "Another triumph for Lina Allemano... simply enthralling... supremely listenable" (Eye Weekly, Toronto)
  -- "An awesome and dynamic recording" (FFWD, Calgary)
  -- "Wholly captivating... awe-inspiring interplay... fascinating and full of the unexpected" (The Wholenote)
  -- "With Gridjam, Lina Allemano Four have reached a new level of loose, intelligent interplay" (Edmonton Journal)


Toronto's LINA ALLEMANO FOUR has been hailed as one of Canada's most vibrant cutting-edge creative jazz bands. "LINA ALLEMANO FOUR revels in interactive challenges and sophisticated tension... adventurous. Lina Allemano is a subtle trumpeter who forges compelling ideas, seriously appealing tones and extended lyrical journeys while moving between mainstream and outside modes." (The Toronto Star)

The group's newest CD GRIDJAM (2008) is Lina's third as leader, and it showcases her quirky modern compositional style combined with an expressive flair on the trumpet and knack for the unexpected. "Lina Allemano's voice on the trumpet is a breath of fresh air. Her music is forward-thinking." (Georgia Straight, Vancouver) "Lina Allemano's compositions are inviting and intimate." (DOWNBEAT Magazine, USA)

The group is known for its forward motion and inventiveness, and they are definitely not afraid of taking risks, blurring the line between composition and improvisation in a fresh and free-spirited way. "LINA ALLEMANO FOUR balance the infinite possibilities of free improvisation with the structure and discipline of playing changes; a daring twist that works brilliantly." (The Globe and Mail) A stimulating dynamic of interaction and spontaneity assures that the group's live performances are always lighthearted and full of surprises.

Lina was recognized in DOWNBEAT Magazine as one of the top innovative trumpeters for the future, was winner of the National Jazz Awards' CBC Galaxie Rising Star, and was nominated many years for National Jazz Awards Trumpeter of the Year. She has been showcased at the prestigious Festival of New Trumpet Music in New York City and recognized intenationally for both her trumpet-playing and composing.


Read LATEST REVIEWS of GRIDJAM and order CDs at www.LinaAllemano.com

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Lina Allemano Four's Friends Comments
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shamik.





Jul 15 2009 6:55 PM

haha...hope you've been practicing your P/T/K's...
Trevor Falls Collective





Apr 29 2009 7:11 PM

Hey Lina, thanks for the add. The new CD sounds great! The band has a really nice chemistry together.
Paul Baron





Mar 24 2009 7:14 PM

Thanks for the add Lina. Your tracks sounds great.
Best, Paul
pbaronmusic.com
Layah Jane





Mar 2 2009 3:30 PM

thank you for being our angel on the mezzanine on Sat night! it was pure magic.
Don Murdock





Dec 29 2008 11:25 PM

Thank you Lina for the friendship, outstanding music my friend, wish you all the best for 2009.

Happy New Year

Don
Resat Demirkol





Dec 29 2008 10:44 PM

Hello Lina,
Thanks for the add,Its a pleasure to be your friend,,realy super music and great sound here !
Greetings from Turkey,
Best wishes for you!
Resat Demirkol
Bob Yates





Dec 18 2008 3:03 AM

I heard some mighty fine music from Edmonton on CBC radio a couple of nights ago. Thanks a lot, Lina.
Michael Herring's Vertigo





Dec 15 2008 10:37 PM

glad you liked it... I'm wearing my (stylish) LIna Allemano Four t-shirt right now!
Don Scott





Dec 13 2008 10:30 PM

Thanks thanks thanks! Glad you could make it. and enjoy it. I had loads of fun.
Dan-Robin Matthies





Nov 26 2008 12:37 PM

hi lina, cool tracks. thanks for being friends. best wishes.
r
Christine Is Red!





Oct 22 2008 6:22 PM

Great, great, great songs! I love your sound =)

-C

Angelo Olivieri





Oct 17 2008 12:46 AM

Hello Lina,
I was passing through...
and I stopped.
Nice music,
great playing!
I really like it.
Ciao,
Angelo
Pampa Pavesi





Sep 30 2008 7:44 AM

Hi Lina
nice to meet you, beautiful music here...
welcome
& when you have a good time relaxin' and enjoy listen to my piano solo improvisations...
love&love
PaMPa
Jeremy Hiebert





Sep 26 2008 5:30 PM

That's some sweet tunage.
Songs by Peter Reiter & Francis Lawrence Samuel





Sep 2 2008 7:25 PM

thank you Lina!
;O
Brynn Albanese





Jul 14 2008 4:43 AM

Hi Lina! Thank you for the friends request. It was lovely to briefly meet you at the S.S. in St. John's.
Cheers to you!--Brynn Albanese
SWIRVE





Jul 10 2008 7:02 AM

you got to be a Dave Douglas fan ?
Isaiah





Jul 6 2008 7:39 PM

It was nice meeting you here in Montréal.
See you soon!
Samuel Blais





Jun 24 2008 4:58 PM

Hey there! It was a pleasure to meet you and hear you in Montreal, hope we get to play next time! take care!
-SamB
Valery Gore





Jun 17 2008 2:20 AM

Hey Lina,
Great to meet you to! I had a good listen to a bunch of your songs.
Great stuff! All the best with your music!
Rick Rangno





Jun 16 2008 3:22 AM

Outstanding show tonight at the Black Sheep, Lina! I didn't get a chance to tell you how strong you sounded tonight...your time with Laurie is showing big dividends!! What a gorgeous sound and what gorgeous ideas.
Thanks for the great night!!
Tina Jones Band





Jun 10 2008 9:50 PM

Hey sister! Love the music.
Any chances on coming out this way again? You and your orchestra always have a place to stay on Gabriola Island! Cheers! TJ
Chris Butcher





May 30 2008 7:27 PM

Hey Lina,

I just heard the masters from Lorie's session. You sound very good.
Yoon Sun Choi





May 26 2008 8:04 PM

Great to see you too! Please keep in touch. I can't wait to play together again.
Best,
Yoon
Nancy Walker





Apr 29 2008 8:23 PM

Hey Lina, that's great, thanks for telling me. Bummer about not playing last night, hopefully we'll do it soon!

Hugs back, N.
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