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Lina Allemano Four
Jazz / Experimental

		New CD GRIDJAM released Oct 2008! Toronto, Ontario Canada Profile Views: 18837 Last Login: 7/15/2009
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Lina Allemano Four: General Info

Member Since	5/26/2007
Band Website	www.linaallemano.com
Band Members	Lina Allemano - trumpet Brodie West - alto saxophone Andrew Downing - bass Nick Fraser - drums
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Record Label	Lumo Records
Type of Label	Indie

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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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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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