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Sunna Gunnlaugs

Bridging the Brooklyn-Reykjavik jazz divide with European elegance and a fiery, New York drive… Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs is “proof that jazz is as much a part of the picture as the pop of Björk or SigurRos.” - Time Out New York Unrelea... view more

  1. on May 7
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    Help Erik Jekabson release his new CD "Anti-Mass" by Erik Jekabson

    Help cover the cost of the artwork, production and publicity for Erik's new CD "Anti-Mass", which features his original compositions.

    • 87% funded $5,241 pledged
    • 87 backers
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  2. on November 11, 2011
    Funded!

    Long Pair Bond by Sunna Gunnlaugs

    Icelandic jazz pianist (with Brooklyn in her heart) makes a trio CD of originals & 2 covers by Rufus Wainwright & Ben Harper.

    • 107% funded $2,150 pledged
    • 84 backers
    • Funded Nov 11, 2011
  3. on October 26, 2011
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    Sunna Gunnlaugs
    Posted project update #4

    A new trio CD from Sunna

    Hello all you fabulous people that supported "Making the Dream a Reality". Because of you my last Kickstarter campaign was a success and I am most grateful.

    I have launched a new campaign that I wanted to tell you about (some of you have already pledged your support). I am releasing a new CD and this time it is trio with Þorgrímur Jónsson on bass and Scott McLemore on drums. You can hear three tunes if you scroll down the Kickstarter page for the project. We will be performing on the London Jazz Festival on November 12th and releasing the CD that day.

    Please check out the video where I talk about the project and let me know what you think of our music. This is quite a departure from the quartet approach I think. There are some great stories behind the music that we will share in the DVD package including inspiration for the compositions and how they even brought lovers together.

    And as always, your support is greatly appreciated. Whether you become a backer or not you could also support the project by using the shortcuts under the video to post it to Facebook, Twitter or to email it. 

    Hugs and kisses

    Sunna

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  4. on October 21, 2011
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    Sunna Gunnlaugs launched a project

    Long Pair Bond by Sunna Gunnlaugs

    Icelandic jazz pianist (with Brooklyn in her heart) makes a trio CD of originals & 2 covers by Rufus Wainwright & Ben Harper.

    • $2,000 funding goal
    • 11/11/2011 Funding Ended
  5. on November 24, 2010
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    Be a part of Alexis Cuadrado's new album "Noneto Ibérico" by Alexis Cuadrado

    Support the post-production of my new CD "Noneto Ibérico". This is my most exciting project to date, and it just needs the final push!

    • 102% funded $8,186 pledged
    • 153 backers
    • Funded Dec 18, 2010
  6. on November 16, 2010
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    Nick Drake Tribute - Jason Parker Quartet "Five Leaves Left" by Jason Parker

    The Jason Parker Quartet is recording a tribute to Nick Drake. We are recording all 10 songs from his debut album "Five Leaves Left"

    • 112% funded $5,645 pledged
    • 148 backers
    • Funded Dec 24, 2010
  7. on June 26, 2010
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    Sunna Gunnlaugs
    Posted project update #3

    Your Reward

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  8. on June 10, 2010
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    Sunna Gunnlaugs
    Posted project update #2

    We made it!!!

    YEEHAW! You are all too wonderful for words. We reached our goal. I am anticipating receiving copies of 'The Dream' tomorrow and mail out the advance copies on Monday. Life is beautiful!

    As someone once sung, "The life I love is making music with my friends and I can't wait to be on the road again". I'll be hitting the road next week to promote the new album. If you are in these areas it would of course be wonderful to see you. If interested, you can download this pdf mini-version of the tour poster, print it and/or email it to friends. See you soon!

    June 15 Columbia, MD Monteabaro Recital Hall 7:30pm (duo with pianist Alan Blackman!)

    June 17 Baltimore, MD An Die Musik 8 & 9:30pm (CD release concert!)

    June 18 Montclair, NJ Trumpet's 8 & 10pm

    June 19 Middlewood, CT The Buttonwood Tree 8pm (double-bill w/Noah Baerman)

    June 20 Boston, MA The Lily Pad 9:30pm

    June 28 Richmond, VA The Camel 9pm(double-bill with Brian Jones)

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  9. on June 10, 2010
    Funded!

    Making 'The Dream' a Reality by Sunna Gunnlaugs

    Making 'The Dream' a Reality is about pressing CDs of my original compositions recorded by my New York quartet and also to pay for radio promotion.

    • 102% funded $2,555 pledged
    • 63 backers
    • Funded Jun 10, 2010
  10. on May 28, 2010
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    Sunna Gunnlaugs
    Posted project update #1

    Almost third of the way there.

    My dear backers, thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are all so wonderful and generous. We are almost a third of the way there. I am working hard at promoting this so we can succeed and you can all get your rewards.

    We only have 12 days left to meet the goal so if you feel like helping even more you could let all your music loving friends know about it. Click to send an email.

    You could also make it the top thing on Facebook by hitting that Like button under my latest status update and even leave a comment on my wall. No need to be shy.

    I am so very grateful for your support and can't wait to ship your award to you.

    Sunna

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