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Jazz / Acoustic / Classical

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TUCSON, Arizona
United States

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Member Since10/22/2007
Band MembersGeorge Pepper www.georgealtonpepper.com

Mike Brannon www.cdbaby.com/synergy

Gabriel Ayala www.ayalaguitarist.com

Ralph Zurmühle
www.ralphpiano.com
Type of LabelIndie


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   About VN Media

VN Media is committed to a personal, hands-on, goal-oriented style of artist development and management and represents jazz, blues, contemporary classical and acoustic artists based in the Southwest. Our roster currently includes contemporary classical guitarists, George Pepper and Gabriel Ayala, jazz guitarist, Mike Brannon and contemporary pianist, Ralph Zurmühle

George Pepper (recently returned to San Antonio from the tiny town of Alpine, Texas) is finding ready audiences in the southwest for his original contemporary classical compositions. Studies with jazz greats Jackie King, Herb Ellis and Pat Martino shaped his palette as well as study culminating in a bachelors degree at the Berklee College of Music, a year long tour with punk rocker, Johnny Thunders and a stint in the progressive rock band B-Rock. George is working on the release of two CD's in the coming year; "Fossils", which revisits some of George's earlier counterpoint compositions and 'Heavy Nylon' which will feature original contemporary works as well as arrangements of popular rock tunes. George endorses Godin and LaPatrie guitars, Carlos Juan pickups and Encore music notation software. Check out his website at www.georgealtonpepper.com for upcoming performances.

Mike Brannon has lead several award-winning jazz groups since finishing studies at the Berklee College of Music. In 2001 he released 'Barcodes' with the Synergy Quartet which featured Grammy artists Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) on sax and Trey Gunn (King Crimson) on the 8-string Warr guitar. He followed that release with 'Later' in 2006 featuring a core group of stellar musicians from San Antonio (Gerry Gibbs, Andy Langham and Brandon Rivas) along with Grammy artists Paul Wertico, Bill Evans and Harvie S. A new CD of original work is scheduled for release in the coming year. Mike endorses Elixir Strings, Onyx Forge Guitars and Carlos Juan pickups.

Gabriel Ayala, a member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. Earning a Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Arizona in 1997, Gabriel has taught at all educational levels from elementary through college, and serves as a competition adjudicator. Ayala performs regularly throughout the United States and Canada and has appeared at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, National Museum for the American Indian, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, and is a regular performer at the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, bringing classical music to the Native American Community at one of the largest pow-wows in the country. Ayala also maintains connection to his cultural roots through traditional singing and dancing. He has been recognized by the State of Arizona and former Governor Janet Napolitano for his musical achievements and was named one of Tucson's 'Nine to Watch' in 2009 by the Arizona Daily Star. Ayala has released three self-distributed albums. His first, "Gabriel Ayala," was nominated for a Native American Music Award, Best Independent Recording in 2003. In 2007 Ayala released a Christmas CD, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas" and in 2008 "Tango!" which includes many arrangements by Ayala. Ayala recently signed with Canyon Records which released their first ever classical CD by Gabriel Ayala entitled, "Portraits".

Ralph Zurmühle, originally from Zürich (Switzerland) and currently in Tucson (Arizona) by way of Barcelona (Spain), holds a Science of Law degree from the University of Zürich. At the early age of five Ralph discovered his natural talent for the piano and began private lessons. He studied classical music and jazz until the age of twenty. He later collaborated in several jazz-rock groups in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In 1986 he started composing music for film, theater and multimedia. His most recent projects are All Secrets, feature film (Edinburgh, 2008), L'horitzó (Metrònom, Barcelona, and International Biennial of Contemporary Art, Almería, Spain, 2006) and the documentary Norró (National Spanish TV La2, Spain, 2006). Ralph's 3 CDs composed for piano have been met with critical acclaim. His first solo CD for piano, "Between", was released in 2000. He followed that initial release with "Communion" in 2003 and "Our Mother" in 2007. He has performed numerous solo piano concerts throughout Spain. "An incredible pianist who understands the power of simplicity, Zurmuhle conveys a wide range of emotions, allowing open spaces to be almost as expressive as the notes themselves." Kathy Parsons, www.mainlypiano.com.



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Sébastien Paindestre

Sébastien Paindestre



Dec 9 2009 11:02 AM

Hello : ) Album TRIBUTE TO RADIOHEAD by Amnesiac 4tet now available on Itunes.com,cdmail.fr and musearecords.com , thanks !
Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Dec 4 2009 5:48 PM

VN Media,

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY ...

"Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart."

~Washington Irving

MAY YOU BE FILLED WITH THE JOYOUS SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Your friend,

Richard

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC!

CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

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Giuseppe Cacioppo

Giuseppe Cacioppo



Nov 30 2009 10:11 PM

saluti da butera sicilia purtroppo italia
Gary Joseph Ayala

Gary Joseph Ayala



Nov 28 2009 2:23 AM

VN Media Thank you for your kindness and friendship Please feel free to down load my first two songs. "Catch Up" and the "Selena Rose" songs. I opened them up no charge just click on download by the smaller picture of myself. Just a small token of my appreciation for you. VN Media I will let you know where I will be performing.

I wish the best to you and yours always

Gary Joseph Ayala
Kelli Rudick

Kelli Rudick



Nov 24 2009 6:42 PM

thanks VN, was great to visit Tucson on the last tour. hope to see you all out there again soon! ~K
Nancy

Matos Nancy



Nov 24 2009 2:11 AM

nice to meet you

have a good week

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KonFerenz

KonFerenz



Nov 23 2009 1:11 PM

thank you for finding! lounge in & chill out...
Pierre Vidrik

Pierre Vidrik



Nov 17 2009 8:44 AM

Hi ! Thanks for your comment friend !
Cheers
Pierre
Pierre Vidrik

Pierre Vidrik



Nov 16 2009 6:41 PM

Hi ! Thanks for your comment & keep up the good work !
Cheers
Pierre
The Beards

The Beards



Nov 11 2009 8:04 PM

Grazie a voi per averci accolto, benvenuti!
Un saluto da Venezia
César Di

César Di



Nov 6 2009 5:59 PM

Olá !!!
Muito obrigado por fazer parte dos meus amigos aqui em meu espaço e muito boa sorte pra você!!!
Fique a vontade pra ouvir todas as canções do meu terceiro CD: Ebulição de Idéias, ver os vídeos de shows e tudo que quiser, ta bom?!
O CD tem a participação do Zé Geraldo na música (S.O.S) e tem também uma canção em homenagem ao Maluco Beleza, Raul Seixas (Um Canto Para Raul), Além da música "Essência Oculta" que foi trilha Sonora de um filme(TV Cultura) do Grande Cineasta Hermano Penna.
Grande abraço do César Di.
Ed Michaels

Ed Michaels



Oct 27 2009 12:20 AM

Thanks for your interest; I hope to meet you in AZ one of these days!
Aaron White

Aaron White



Oct 22 2009 6:06 PM

Thanks for droppin and checkin out the page and music.
FRANKIESAXLOOPER

FRANKIESAXLOOPER



Oct 20 2009 2:15 AM

THANX FOR THE ADD AND YOUR COMMENT
Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy



Oct 19 2009 4:12 PM

Shane Murphy's new album "Street Money Miracle" is coming out in Canada on October 21st and in France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Belgium in January 2010! More info on www.myspace.com/shanemurphyevents
Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Oct 14 2009 12:29 AM

Hi VN Media,

Thanks for your friendship and your kind words about my music!

ITS GREAT TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know what's up with you!

Richard

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST!

CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

CDBaby.com / ITunes

Mick Nolan

Mick Nolan



Oct 13 2009 9:12 PM

Hi VN Media, Thanks for the add and your very kind comment... Nice songs you have there...A firm handshake to you.
Mick
Vânia Ximenes

 Vânia Ximenes



Sep 29 2009 6:02 AM

Seja bem vindo,é um prazer para mim!
Elin Elisabeth

Elin Elisabeth



Sep 28 2009 8:10 PM

have a nice day-love from elin
FELIX ARMANDO

FELIX ARMANDO



Sep 25 2009 3:20 AM

GRACIAS POR ENTRAR A ESTE ESPACIO, Y POR SER PARTE DE MIS AMIGOS,LES DESEO LO MEJOR,EXITOS TODOS LOS QUE VENGAN Y MUCHAS BENDICIONES.
SU AMIGO Y COLEGA

FELIX ARMANDO
Natsuko

Natsuko



Sep 18 2009 8:40 PM

Thank you for the add!!!!!!
Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood



Sep 16 2009 10:29 AM

Thank you very much! Sounds nice here too! :)
Artur Bayramgalin

Artur Bayramgalin



Sep 14 2009 7:40 PM

hi,
I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!

available on CD Baby now!
Fox Train Safari

Fox Train Safari



Sep 8 2009 8:26 PM

Thanks and like wise :-) I really liked that Ayala Guy and that song "Tripod" is pretty cool - I'll be dropping by more often to try and get to know your artists.

I'll be adding some new tunes soon, so stay tuned :-)

Cheers
Kris
Max Dmitrieff

Max Dmitrieff



Sep 4 2009 7:54 PM

Thanx a lot for the friendship! Keep up the good work! And let your soul be
your pilot - today, tommorow, always!
From Russia with love...
MAX DMITRIEFF, singer & songwriter
www.myspace.com/KatherinesFavorites
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