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HAPPY NEW YEAR - may it be filled with all things good and of course, lots of great music. Although it's often said that change is difficult (and oh how true that can be) - it's a new year for new things, so be on the lookout for the NEW from Helen and at helensung.com!
- Before going on to recent events, it is necessary to take a moment to congratulate the great CLARK TERRY for his 2010 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award! Clark, besides his stunning work on the trumpet, flugelhorn, and as a vocalist (for those of you who haven't heard Mumbles, try and do so), has a spectacular legacy as an educator & mentor. Helen is among that fortunate group who have studied and worked with Clark -- definitely one of the all-time-greats.
- On the world's stage...Helen ended 2009 with some terrific trio engagements, beginning with the fabulous Jazz Cruise. Criss-crossing the Caribbean, it was a great hang with all the musicians and die-hard jazz fans on board! Then to Europe, where Helen's trio headlined at the Kalisz International Jazz Piano Festival in Poland, and then at one of her favorite clubs: Marian's Jazzroom in Bern, Switzerland. New friends were made, old friends revisited, and much great music (& food!) was shared together.
- 2010 also started with an international flair: Helen was thrilled to join the wonderful drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and her group for some gigs: first at the Punta del Este Jazz Festival in Uruguay - it was not only a welcome respite (in an absolutely gorgeous location: Punta del Este is the "French Riviera" of South America) from the winter chill of New York, but also a terrific hang with fellow musicians and opportunity to listen to all the bands over the 3-day festival.
- On to a weekend at Ronnie Scott's: London's storied jazz nightclub presenting fabulous music since 1959! It's been a while since Helen played there last, so it was great to see the club again, soak in the history, and perform with Terri's Quartet for sold out audiences. Long live Ronnie Scott's!
- What’s new, what’s next? For those of you who attended her Jazz Standard engagement back in Feb 2009, get ready to hear yourself on the live CD...coming soon! The evening would not have been the same without your beautiful, enthusiastic presence. Also, a highly anticipated trio session for Steeplechase Records (voted 2009 Best Record Label by All About Jazz!) is slated for release in later 2010.
- As it's said, good news travels, and Helen may be coming to a venue near you. Keep up with her itinerary »
- Helen’s recordings are available for sale, as well as appearances on Lonnie Plaxico's release Ancestral Devotion, Richie Goods & Nuclear Fusion's Live at the Zinc Bar, Ronnie Cuber's Ronnie (Steeplechase Records), and on North Coast Brewing Company's Brother Thelonious Quintet CD! Creator of the excellent Brother Thelonious Belgian Ale, NCBC is a worthy company that also supports the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. For purchase info read on »
- Thoughts...musings...ideas? it would be great to hear from you - helen@helensung.com
