Richard Carr is a violinist, composer, and music educator who lives in Rosendale NY (85 miles north of New York City). He holds a doctorate in music education from Columbia University. He has recorded numerous albums under his own name and with artists such as Bill Laswell, Fred Frith, Bootsy Collins, Sly & Robbie, The... Continue Reading →
Hevreh is a Hebrew word meaning “Circle of Friends,” a word that could not be more fitting for this NYC-based group. Hevreh Ensemble has come together from many places; together with their audiences and listeners, they have truly become a circle of friends. The members of the group trained at the Juilliard and Manhattan Schools... Continue Reading →
Fresh, pre-summer days, outdoor concerts, new music — what could be better? If you're looking for something to complement this delightful time of year, we recommend the soul-stirring grooves of Ansonica Records' latest release, a unique and innovative collection of solo and duo compositions, and more. This month, discover new music from Hevreh Ensemble, Matt... Continue Reading →
Clarinetist Paul Green began his musical studies at an early age, and by age 12 he was already studying with the noted clarinet pedagogue Leon Russianoff. A year later, he was recommended to Leonard Bernstein and performed and recorded Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals in a Young People’s Concert with the New York Philharmonic. He... Continue Reading →
Joseph Sheehan composes and performs music to connect with musicians and audiences from diverse traditions. His music has been performed at prestigious concert halls, underground jazz clubs, outdoor music festivals, and in intimate chamber settings. Musicians involved with his work include professional performers of jazz, classical, hip-hop, and African traditional music. His recent release on Ansonica... Continue Reading →
Douglas Anderson is a prolific composer, conductor, educator, and producer who has been active in the New York area for 45 years. He studied music and psychology at Columbia University, and received his doctorate in music composition in 1980. His professional career began as a jazz musician at the age of 12, and he performed... Continue Reading →
Praised for his creativity, passion, and imagination in performance and composition, Michael Arnowitt is a classical and jazz pianist of international renown. His piano compositions have been described as a "tour de force of brilliant pianism." In addition to compositions, Michael has performed both classical and jazz pieces around the world, including each of Beethoven's... Continue Reading →
December for PARMA means digital. Are you ready to see what we have in store? This month features a new album from pianist Eliane Rodrigues (remember NOTTURNO from last month? Yeah, it has over 200K streams and still climbing), a debut solo album of compositions and narration by Mona Lyn Reese (recently featured on CHÉVERE)... Continue Reading →
PARMA is pleased to add composer Samuel A. Livingston to our roster of artists. Samuel was born in Chicago in 1942 and grew up in the Pittsburgh area. During 1966 and 1967, he was a member of the U.S. 4th Armored Division Band. Since 1974 he has lived in central New Jersey, where he plays... Continue Reading →
