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Sylvia Brooks
J-POP / Jazz / Powerpop



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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Member Since3/3/2008
Band Websitehttp://www.sylviabrooks.net
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EPK

"Electronic Press Kit"

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Sylvia Brooks LIVE at the Jazz Bakery

"How Long Has This Been Going On"
Sounds Like

Sylvia Brooks LIVE at the Catalina Jazz Club

"The Man that Got Away"
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelMajor


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   About Sylvia Brooks

Classically trained actress and singer Sylvia Brooks has starred on the stages of many of the country's most respected theatres, performing the gamut from Shakespeare to American drama, to music theatre-- to sold out performances. Now Ms. Brooks is taking an entirely different direction, and is about to release her first album.

For the last two years, she has been involved in a serious collaboration with some of Los Angeles' best musicians. Together, they are bringing new and original arrangements to the Great American Songbook and timeless jazz classics. "This album is filled with the music and songs I grew up hearing as a child," says Brooks. "But it is only now that I finally feel that I can do justice to this great music. It has taken time, and now life has led me to this place. We have developed this project in rehearsal and in a number of performances at The Jazz Bakery, The Catalina Bar & Grill and M Bar.” Those performances garnered Brooks and her musicians six Critic’s Choice picks in the Los Angeles Times Calendar under Jazz and World Artists.

No stranger to Jazz, Brooks was born and raised in Miami, and grew up in a musical family. Her father, a well-known jazz pianist, arranged, composed and played for such luminaries as Peggy Lee, Stan Getz, Dizzie Gillespie, Sarah Vaughn and Harry James. Her mother appeared in opera and concert in the U.S. and Europe and worked with many legendary artists. As artistic director of a major company, she produced many productions of opera.

At a young age, Brooks was invited to study classical theatre at the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco, which led to her invitation to join the Company, followed by a growing career of performances with numerous companies. Her experience as a serious actor can be found in her singing, bringing new insights into every song. "This music speaks to me," she says. "It is timeless, yet it is so fresh and new there is always something to discover in it. The great singers of the past didn't just sing -- they took you on a journey. They embodied each song with passion and brought their lives to the music. Sadly, it has become a lost art form; I want to bring it back to life."

As one critic said, "It's as if Brooks has lived this music; she and her musicians share an understanding of just what it is saying. I felt that I was actually hearing many of these songs for the first time. They take you on a journey, and bring something innovative and alive to the stage. Sylvia Brooks is definitely here; and that is a great thing.”


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immy





Jul 6 2009 11:12 PM

you have a lovely voice a real quality style to x
The Fraks





Jun 15 2009 5:14 AM

Vielen Dank Für die Freundschaft


Alles Gute noch von The Fraks
James





Jun 6 2009 3:02 PM

Hi Sylvia,
Excellent music. It reminds me of the 1930's nightclub big band era, and it's smokin' hot. You are talented and beautiful. I really like " sway ", like Jennifer Conely did it in the movie Dark City. I hope to see your performance sometime. Keep up the great work. Have a great week, all the best,

James
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Jun 4 2009 12:44 AM

Thansk for supporting ya girl.....It's truly appreciated....return da luv and check out my groups.........

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Jun 2 2009 7:12 PM

thanx for da request beutifo!!!love your music
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Jun 4 2009 12:45 AM

Thansk for supporting ya girl.....It's truly appreciated....return da luv and check out my groups.........


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May 29 2009 12:29 PM

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May 25 2009 9:40 PM

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Mar 23 2009 3:02 AM

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Mar 24 2009 3:07 AM

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Mar 25 2009 9:40 PM

Hi ! New track available on my page !<br />Come on to discover it, thx you so much<br />Julien Scalzo<br /><br />Salut ! Nouveau titre disponible sur ma page !<br />Viens le découvrir, merci beaucoup<br />Julien Scalzo
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Mar 28 2009 12:22 AM

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Apr 1 2009 10:56 PM

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Apr 9 2009 11:43 PM

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Apr 13 2009 12:11 PM

couple new tunes up and a new layout, check them out when you got time please. <br /> <br />Thanks, <br />Remedy
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Apr 16 2009 5:15 AM

"Thank you for your friendship. Be sure to check out my website, www.JohnKuvinka.com, where you can find out more about me and read my personal journal that includes updates about my CDs, my weekly column "Classics Review", where I recommend and review a different piece of Classical music each week, and more."
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Apr 23 2009 10:06 AM


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Oct 20 2008 7:43 PM

thanks for the request dont forget to check out your boy at 7pm on Latino 96.3 FM

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Mar 20 2009 10:58 PM

Thanks for the add! You are gorgeous and extremely gifted...I wish you continued success!
Thanks again,
Your friend Mark :)
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Oct 3 2008 3:10 AM

Thanks for your request!

Great passion and voice!

Best wishes from
Stan Sylvander-vocal

Also check out my musicpage when you have some time free, thanks!
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Oct 15 2008 1:07 AM

Beautiful !
Greg Alton





Oct 2 2008 1:01 AM

Nice!
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Oct 2 2008 8:09 AM

Thank you for becoming one of our circle of friends!
dudi_king





Oct 2 2008 8:23 AM

ok.....thx 4 being add me....lady jazz..
nice song,,,,
i hope,i can be like u...
nice to see u....
viva 4 u...
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