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Luiz Simas

I'm a Brazilian pianist/composer/singer born in Rio de Janeiro, and living in New York City. Please check out my website for bio, photos, videos, calendar and more!

  1. 2 days ago
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    Luiz Simas
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    Freddie Bryant and Kaleidoscope - NEW CD, October, 2012!!! by Freddie Bryant

    TEN exciting, grooving tracks have already been recorded. We need your help to edit, mix, master, design, print and promote this ASAP!

    • 65% funded $2,918 pledged
    • 32 backers
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  2. on April 1
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    Luiz Simas
    Posted project update #12

    Mata Atlântica piano folio finally ready!!!

    Hi Everyone,

    When I recorded the Mata Atlântica CD, the piano score was still in draft form. It took me over a year to prepare it for publishing. It's finally all done in the form of a beautiful folio. If you or anyone you know would like to acquire a copy of the piano score (or the CD), please contact me directly through this post or through email.Thank you once more for your support with my project! - Luiz

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  3. on March 24
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    Luiz Simas
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    Congratulations!!!
  4. on February 25
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    Luiz Simas
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    Good luck with your project, Joe, it sounds wonderful!
  5. on February 25
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    Luiz Simas
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    Both Sides Of The Equator CD with David Finck & Ze Mauricio by Joe Carter

    I am seeking funds to finish a recording project which includes North American Jazz standards, Brasilian classics and two originals.

    • 100% funded $3,005 pledged
    • 47 backers
    • Funded Mar 25, 2012
  6. on February 26, 2011
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    Luiz Simas
    Posted project update #11

    Finished!!!!!

    Dear friends,

    The Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) Piano Suite project is finally finished!!! The CDs are ready to be shipped. I'm attaching here the beautiful cover designed in Brazil by my brother Carlos Simas. It depicts various current and old scenes of the Atlantic Forest. Carlos's organization Reserva Nativa is dedicated to the conservation of untouched remaining portions of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Check out their site at www.reservanativa.blogspot.com

    If you were one of the backers who contributed with $30 or more, make sure to send me your mailing address (if you haven't done it yet) so that I can send you a copy of the CD.

    The CD is already on sale at cdbaby.com, both physical CDs and downloads. Just go to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/luizsimas6
    [Amigos no Brasil: o cd vai estar disponível no Brasil a partir do final do mês de março - eu avisarei e mandarei instruções para quem quiser comprar]

    There's one thing that I still need to do, which is to finish printing the piano scores and make them available as pdfs. I'm in the process of reviewing them. It'll take some time, I'll let you all know when they're ready.

    Once more, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your great support!!!

    Luiz

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        Cecelie S. Berry on February 27, 2011

        great cover! - cecelie


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  7. on December 25, 2010
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    Luiz Simas
    Posted project update #10

    All recorded!!!

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  8. on December 1, 2010
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    Luiz Simas
    Posted project update #9

    Movement III recording date

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        Cecelie S. Berry on December 1, 2010

        My goal in the New Year is to attempt to emulate your diligence, Luiz. All best, Cecelie


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  9. on November 10, 2010
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    Luiz Simas
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    Congrats!!!
  10. on October 31, 2010
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    Luiz Simas
    Posted project update #8

    Second Movement recorded!

    Dear project backers:

    I recorded Movement II of the Suite a couple of days ago! All those who contributed to my project can download or stream both Movements I and II from the link below:

    http://www.luizsimas.com/pages/mataatlanticarecordings.html

    Please not to share this link with anyone. The complete piece will be eventually available for everyone on iTunes, CDBaby, etc.

    I'm planning to record Movement III towards the end of November or beginning of December. I really don't want to rush into the studio, because this last movement will require a great deal of piano practice on my part. I'd rather wait a little if I have to, and be really very well prepared when I record it.

    I hope you enjoy the recordings!

    Thank you again for your great support!

    Luiz

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