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Lina Allemano Four
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Lina Allemano Four: General Info

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

Upcoming Shows

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Jun 14 2008

3:30A

Lina Allemano with George Koller Quartet - The Pilot

Toronto, Ontario

Jun 15 2008

8:00P

LINA ALLEMANO FOUR - Black Sheep Inn

Wakefield, Quebec

Jun 16 2008

9:30P

LINA ALLEMANO FOUR - L’Off Festival de Jazz, Lion d’Or

Montreal, Quebec

Jun 21 2008

8:00P

Lina Allemano with Marianne Trudel - L’Off Festival de Jazz, Lion d’Or

Montreal, Quebec

Jun 22 2008

12:00P

Lina Allemano with Paul Read Orchestra - The Rex

Toronto, Ontario

Jun 28 2008

8:00P

Lina Allemano with Feuermusik - Music Gallery

Toronto, Ontario

Jul 5 2008

8:00P

Lina Allemano with Tim Posgate Hornband - Sound Symposium

St. John’s, Newfoundland

Jul 6 2008

8:00P

Lina Allemano with Tim Posgate Hornband - Sound Symposium

St. John’s, Newfoundland

Jul 7 2008

8:00P

Lina Allemano with Tim Posgate Hornband - Sound Symposium

St. John’s, Newfoundland

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Lina Allemano Four is playing in Wakefield on June 15 and Montreal OFF Festival on June 16... (view more)

Lina’s portrait can be seen in ’Toronto’s Mille Femmes’, a photographic exhibit by Maraval... (view more)

Listening to the rough mixes from Lina Allemano Four’s new album (to be released Oct 2008)... (view more)

Exciting new big band charts (wow!!) of my tunes arranged by the very talented Caitlin Smith... (view more)

Just uploaded some new tunes from a gig LINA ALLEMANO FOUR did in St. John’s... (view more)

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About Lina Allemano Four

Lina Allemano Four is a group known for their forward motion and inventiveness, and they are definitely not afraid of taking musical risks. These 4 creative musicians cross over from improvised music to jazz in their musical lives, and hence lend a fresh and free-spirited feel to their music, combined with a strong melodic concept and an inherent openness. A stimulating dynamic of interaction and spontaneity assures that the group's live performances are always lighthearted and full of surprises. Lina Allemano Four's newest CD, Pinkeye, showcases the leader's quirky yet deeply lyrical songwriting style combined with the band's expressive flair and knack for the unexpected.

Please visit Lina's website for more info, news, music, and performance listings: www.linaallemano.com

Lina Allemano Four Press Quotes
"Lina Allemano Four revels in interactive challenges and sophisticated tension... adventurous. Lina Allemano Four PINKEYE is in the TOP 10 Best Jazz CDs of 2006". The Toronto Star

"Lina Allemano Four balance the infinite possibilities of free improvisation with the structure and discipline of playing over changes; it's a daring twist that works brilliantly". The Globe and Mail

Lina Allemano was featured in DOWNBEAT Magazine's June 2007 issue as one of "25 Trumpeters for the Future: A New Generation of Trumpeters Pave the Way for Jazz's Next Innovations".

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Isaiah Ceccarelli	Jul 6 2008 12:39 PM It was nice meeting you here in Montréal. See you soon!
Thomas Kushin	Jul 2 2008 9:51 PM Gorgeous sound, intricate yet infectious, delicate yet thriving, beautifully hip always... wonderful! With love, Thomas
Samuel Blais	Jun 24 2008 9:58 AM 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 16 2008 7:20 PM 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 15 2008 8:22 PM 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 2:50 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 12:27 PM Hey Lina, I just heard the masters from Lorie's session. You sound very good.
Yoon Sun Choi	May 26 2008 1:04 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 1:23 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.
TONO	Apr 26 2008 4:24 PM Thank you very much for the add. HOPE ALL'S GOOD. BLESS! Take care. TONO
Bob Yates	Apr 23 2008 1:57 PM Hi Lina. Our mutual friend Mary from Edmonton will be coming this way in July. If you're playing nearby at the time we'll try to catch you live. In the meantime, try to enjoy this (in 2 installments... it won't all fit in one!): ( It's from baseball great Yogi Berra, the man who brought us,"It's deja vu all over again" and "It ain't over till its over". JAZZ according to Yogi Berra
Ben Dietschi	Apr 16 2008 9:46 PM Great hearing you play with Tania today. Didn't get to say hello so I guess a myspace hello it is then! Anyway, your playing is so creative, looking forward to hearing your "four" sometime soon!
Steve Ward	Mar 26 2008 9:15 PM It was great seeing you play at the Tranzac tonight! beautiful solo in the 2nd set!
Jazz à Part	Mar 26 2008 1:23 PM Dear Lina, I've received your record today : THANK YOU ! It's a beautiful one, with a cool sound : i love it, and will play it in two weeks (the 4th of april i think ... i'll tell you !) Peace to you, Pierre. JAZZ A PART radio show
Clark Ross	Mar 3 2008 3:35 PM Thanks for the friend request! I just listened to all 4 of your tracks, and loved them! Great stuff. And it's very cool that you'll be doing a workshop at the MUN School of Music (where I teach composition/theory) tomorrow, and playing at the Ship... Good timing! I'll try to check it out. All the best!
Tim Posgate Hornband	Jan 22 2008 8:59 AM Hey Trumpet! I am listening to more rough mixes from the Hornband session last week and you sound great...even up in the stratosphere! haha. tim
Chris Jennings (Bassist)	Nov 16 2007 5:23 AM Lina! It was great to find your message! I hear through the grape vine that you are doing great and your song on myspace are killing! Life is still good in par-i !!! I am actually on tour in greec and turkey at the moment! Its an adventure! Otherwise plugging away with stuff. Hope to croos laths soon and do a bit of playing. Comme to paris sometime! I will play in montreal jazz festivil this summer with a crazy 42 person algerian traditional orchestra (with me on bass.... dont ask) but its an amazing group like the bueno vista social club of algeria. So I hope to come to toronto around the same time! fingers are crossed! take care and a big hug, chris
manuel d. RODRIGUEZ.	Nov 14 2007 3:24 PM thX for the adD nice sounds blessings on you manuel
DIONE TAYLOR	Oct 24 2007 7:37 PM Ohhh, I totally forgot about the Juno's! That whole weekend was a blur for me... How's life with you?? Your music/playing sounds really great. Congratulations!
Shuffle Demons	Oct 21 2007 9:20 PM Demon Lina, you shall forever be an honourary shuffler! Demon Rich
Yvette Tollar	Oct 21 2007 12:57 AM Hi Lina, nice to see and hear you on Friday. I only read the title to your blog but am excited for you to be studying with Laurie Frink. Take good care, Yvette
Eric Biondo Quartet	Oct 15 2007 1:20 PM Miss That beautiful sound!)
DIONE TAYLOR	Oct 9 2007 3:30 PM Nice to hear you, Lina!
Angelo Olivieri	Oct 4 2007 5:38 PM Hello Lina, thanx for adding me. I like your music. Ciao, Angelo
I.M.C.	Oct 3 2007 10:21 AM Hey Lina! You nailed it last night! You gave an 11 out of 10 performance. The horns in the back row were listening with admiration. Thanks for your creativity! You were the highlight of a killer night of music! Respectfully, Ron, IMC
I.M.C.	Sep 28 2007 10:15 AM Thanks for the interview last night, Lina. I had a blast! I think Adrian had fun, too. See you in Ottawa with the IJO Tuesday night! Ron, IMC
Shuffle Demons	Sep 17 2007 11:49 AM Oh, and the Demons love you too! Rich
Richard Underhill	Sep 17 2007 11:42 AM Hey Lina! Sounds great, nice to hear some of your tunes. Welcome to the great time waster and useful tool called myspace. Don't become an addict like me! you want a laugh, be sure to check out the 'faux Ed Sullivan' video on my page (wait for the twist!). All the best. Rich
Jazz à Part	Sep 16 2007 9:58 AM Thank you for the frienship ! And for the wonderful music. I'm happy I've discovered your songs. Best, Pierre - JAZZ A PART (french radio show)
Rob Piilonen	Sep 16 2007 6:00 AM Hi Lina! Diggin' it, especially BLAN. Rob
GUARDIOLA	Aug 27 2007 9:43 PM Thank You Lina for the Add, your Music is going to touch the Stars. God Bless You and Take Care of You. Guardiola.
Kelly Jefferson	Aug 25 2007 10:33 AM LLLLIIIIIIINNNNAAAAAAA!! Looking forward to hanging! We'll have a ball! (and maybe a frisbee) See you soon, KJ
Sean Bray	Aug 8 2007 5:43 AM Hey Lina. Your tunes sound great. Nice playing as always. Let's play soon. Take care, Sean
Ground Level	Jul 30 2007 7:35 AM Lina, I'm glad to meet you and your music here. Thanks for the add.
Chris Jennings (Bassist)	Jul 23 2007 11:06 PM Saluuuuuu Lina! Thanks for finding me... It was great to hear your new stuff! As usual you sounds killing!!!! Hope all is well and hope we can maybe cross paths next time I pass through toronto, Take care, Chris p.s. if you come to france/europe you MUST write!!!
Mike Allemana	Jul 21 2007 11:12 PM Cuz, Glad I found you. Music sounds great. Things are well in the windy city. Your baby cousin Gabriela is having her 4th b-day tomorrow. Come to chi-town sometime. Maybe we could do some gigs here.
William Carn	Jul 20 2007 1:03 PM Thanks for your kind words, Lina. I might see you at the NOW lounge tonight.
Nick Buligan	Jul 17 2007 5:01 PM Yay trumpet friends week or month or whatever! It's great to finally meet you (albeit drowned in sound) and toot with you this weekend (albeit drowned in sound).
Ted Quinlan	Jul 12 2007 7:56 PM Hey Lina, So cool to run into you here and great to see you in Charlottetown. Are you going to be in Halifax next week ?
Maria Kvist pianist/singer	Jul 5 2007 9:20 AM Hi! Thanks for add! Great playing! /Maria
Christine Jensen	Jul 4 2007 10:46 AM

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