California Celtic

About the Artist
VIVIAN QUINN SAYLES comes from California, and it was there that her music emerged from two lifelong sources: her love for jazz, and her familys Celtic heritage. Her affinity with jazz found its realization in her first CD, entitled VQS, a collection of original compositions recorded at Yoshis Jazz Nitespot.

MATT EAKLE, flutist, has toured internationally with the David Grisman Quintet. He also performs and records with a great variety of other ensembles. In the jazz, folk, and rock worlds, for example, Matt has played with Stephane Grappelli, Arlo Guthrie, and Jerry Garcia.

JEREMY COHEN performs and records as a violin soloist in numerous concert and studio settings. He has performed at the Concord Jazz Festival and with the Los Angeles Modern String Orchestra. Jeremy has also been concert master for Ray Charles, Melissa Manchester, and John Williams.

MAUREEN BRENNAN plays the Irish harp in a variety of styles, ranging from early classical to contemporary. She has appeared at SF Performances at Six and at the Lick Summer Series. She was a founding member of Paradise Lost, an ensemble featuring Celtic music. Maureen is also included in the world acclaimed Harpestry collection.

MARK SUMMER plays cello with, and is a founding member of, the Turtle Island String Quartet. He has appeared with the Oakland Symphony and the Chamber Symphony of San Francisco. Playing in the jazz style, Mark has performed with Billy Taylor, Tuck and Patti, and The Manhattan Transfer.

DAVIS RAMEY played guitar with jazz greats George Shearing and Earl Hines. His classical credits include performances with the San Francisco Symphony, Ballet, and Opera Orchestras. Davis has also played for Gregory Hines, Shirley MacLaine, and Mark Isham.

Product Description
Inspired by the two music traditions, Vivian blended jazz and Celtic into one, unified expression. This new style of music combines improvisation, which lies at the heart of jazz, with Celtic melodies and harmonies that provide the core and texture of the compositions.

Vivian calls her new music California Celtic.

California Celtic,Raman Sachdev,Say It Again Studios,His music can sound like a mix between Duncan Sheik, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Matchbox 20. It's acoustic rock, and can go from dark sounds to pop-like sounds. Overall this singer/songwriter has produced a quality album with "In Vino Veritas".

Average customer rating: An intriguing, new approach Great jazz-influenced Celtic music!

California Celtic Raman Sachdev Manufacturer: Say It Again Studios ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004SZSQ Release Date: 2000-04-03

Tracks:

1. THERE IS A PLACE
2. AWAY, COME AWAY
3. CALIFORNIA CELTIC
4. LADY LINDA
5. SUGAR N SPICE AND EVERYTHING MOLLY
6. AUTUMN IN GLENCOE
7. ONLY A SMILE
8. AIR FOR ADRIAN
9. FAREWELL TO THE BLASKETS
10. MARCUS
11. SLAINTE
12. LAMENT OF THE BANSHEE
13. T. J.

Album Description

Inspired by the two music traditions, Vivian blended jazz and Celtic into one, unified expression. This new style of music combines improvisation, which lies at the heart of jazz, with Celtic melodies and harmonies that provide the core and texture of the compositions.

Vivian calls her new music California Celtic.

Customer Reviews:

An intriguing, new approach.......2004-09-18

An interesting mix of Celtic and chamber music, from an understated Northern California ensemble. Pianist/composer Sayles leads the sextet, in which violin and cello figure quite prominently, and she wrote all the tunes as well, sometimes nudging them into lightly jazzy terrain... It can sound a bit prim, but mostly it's pretty engaging. Worth checking out if you're looking for something new and off-the-radar.

Great jazz-influenced Celtic music!.......2000-05-11

I heard a tune off Sayles' new CD on my local Celtic radio show and it blew me away so I picked up the disk. Sayles has somehow fused my favorite music genres, Celtic and Jazz, into a beautiful, swinging mixture. The melodies are lovely and the musicians are playing their hearts out. Great flute, violin and cello solos are heard throughout. I also like the "live" feel of the recording. I highly recommend "California Celtic."

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Clueless Steve Goldberger & The Fringe Locals Manufacturer: Shed Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3AE6 Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. I Want to Die with No Regrets
2. Rip It Up
3. Blue Shutters Blues
4. Karaoke Kings and Queens
5. Irish Tune
6. New Year's Revolution
7. Peace, Love, Forgiveness
8. Where Do We Go from Here
9. In the Night
10. Clueless
11. I Just Didn't Know You
12. I Don't Want to Hear
13. Ephen Stephen Medely
14. Spring Is Here

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Along Celtic Lines Manufacturer: Flowinglass ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA6JVC Release Date: 2004-06-15

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By the Tule River's Edge Ronda Winter , and Charlene Gilstrap Manufacturer: Tule River Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFAIU Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

1. Before
2. By the Tule River's Edge
3. Be Thou My Vision
4. Emilie's Tears
5. Cascada
6. River Adventure
7. Scarborough Fair
8. Summer Days Gone By
9. Autumn Leaves
10. Tommy's Trees
11. Be Still My Soul

International Music:

1. Caminos Nuevos [Enhanced]
2. Chillout Sessions
3. Ciao Italia [Import]
4. Clair Obscur [Import]
5. Country Folk Rock [Import]
6. Crush a Soca Groove
7. Deep Orient, Vol. 1 [Import]
8. Deep Orient, Vol. 2 [Import]
9. Entre Violence Et Violon [Import]
10. Ethiopiques 8 [Import]

International Music

International Music