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Update #8: The Woodshed at The Jazz Gallery
Dear backers,
Hope this message finds you well. I just pledged some money to a wonderful project called "The Woodshed at The Jazz Gallery" and wanted to let you know about it. The Jazz Gallery has been a really important space for my musical development, not only because I've performed there with several of my projects and have been able to experiment and premiere new music, but because I have been able to witness some of the most progressive and adventurous music that is made today in NYC.
The Gallery has recently started a Kickstarter campaign with a wonderful initiative: They will offer free rehearsal space time to musicians for their creative needs, something that most of us have a hard time finding and/or paying for.
Since you were a supporter of my "Noneto Ibérico" project, I thought you may consider checking this out and backing this campaign. It's well worth it! You can find it at: http://kck.st/pBooga
All the best!
Alexis
Update #7: A small Xmas present - Petit regal de nadal - pequeño regalo de Navidad
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Posted on December 23, 2010
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Update #6: THANK YOU!!!! GRACIES!!!!! GRACIAS!!!!
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Update #5: 8 days to go!
Dear Backers,
In the last few days, I've realized that the best (and most beautiful) aspect of carrying out this Kickstarter campaign for my upcoming CD "Noneto Ibérico" is the direct communication with music lovers. Someone I never met wrote this last Friday:
"Alexis,
I've been listening to the streaming CD. As I remembered from the jazz gallery, music this special is part of what makes life worth living. This is a genuine masterpiece and I will be listening to it for the rest of my life, and although we do not know each other, I am very proud and happy for you. Congratulations."
A renowned music producer, whom I've been lucky to work in the past, pledged a rather large sum to the project. After I send him a thank you note, I received a simple response: "Keep up the good work..."
Feedback like this makes my life as a musician, bassist and composer make sense. Really!
So again, I just want to take this opportunity to thank you so much for your support. It means a lot to me! I also appreciate all the online sharing that backers have done. With only 8 days to go, every "share" or "tweet" counts!
I also wanted to remind you that you can actually stream the entire CD on my homepage at http://www.alexiscuadrado.com, and that you can see a few videos of the project on my youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/alexiscuadrado, including a live performance and interview at WNYC and a video of the Noneto recording in the studio.
Take care!
Update #4: Week 2 is in full swing
Hi backers!
I have been receiving pretty amazing feedback about the "Noneto Ibérico" project, and I'm so very thankful to those of you who have pledged to help finance the post-production of the album. As of now, 43 different backers have pledged a total of $2,243.00! But there's still a long way to go! With 18 days left I need to get to the $8000 mark, and that's not going to be an easy task.
That's why I'd really appreciate if you can take some time share it with your friends and family. Any contribution really helps, even if it's a small one…really!
Also, I wanted to remind you that you can stream and listen the entire "Noneto Ibérico", CD for free on my website, just log on to http://alexiscuadrado.com and it's on the home page!
Alexis
PS: Look Below! Here's a full piece from "Noneto Ibérico" . It's called "Te Sigo" and it was the very first song that I wrote for the project. It has a special place in my heart... Enjoy it!
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Your very basic pledge, thank you very much for your support!
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DIGITAL ALBUM You will receive a digital version (including PDF booklet) of the full “Noneto Ibérico” CD in a high quality mp3 format via email. This will include a bonus track not available on the official digital download. A fine pledge.
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SHEET MUSIC - ONE SCORE: You will receive the original Score of one song of your choice (PDF format) from "Noneto Ibérico" suite via email. There are more comprehensive sheet music packages below. Good pledge for the musician or music student!
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GET THE CD! You will receive a physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” CD via postal mail. A pretty cool pledge.
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SHEET MUSIC - ONE SCORE AND PARTS: Score and Parts of 1 song. You will receive the original Score and parts (PDF format) of one song of the "Noneto Ibérico" suite via email. Perfect pledge for the adventurous jazz ensemble.
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AUTOGRAPHED CD You will receive an autographed and dedicated to you physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” CD. A very nice pledge for all audiences!
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GET 2 CDs: You will receive a physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” CD AND a physical copy of my previous CD "Puzzles". Interesting pledge.
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GET 2 AUTOGRAPHED CDs! You will receive an autographed and dedicated to you physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” AND "Puzzles" CDs. A really nice pledge!
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CD + DEMOS! A great pledge for musicians and nerds! You will receive a physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” CD, PLUS a CDR with all the demos and home-recordings of the songs on the CD. This is the ideal pledge for the dorky fans.
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GET MUSIC LESSON: A 1 hr music lesson with me (bass, arranging, composing, learn to play your favorite song... whatever you want). The appropriate pledge for musicians and music students!
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GET THE SHEET MUSIC: Score and Parts of ALL songs. You will receive the original scores and all the parts (PDF format) of the "Noneto Ibérico" suite via email. Awesome pledge for the intrepid musicians!
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SEE IT LIVE! 2 VIP first-row tickets to the CD release concert in NYC on March 25 or 26 2011, PLUS a physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” CD. VIP pledge you'll be special!
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SEE IT LIVE + REHEARSALS: 2 VIP first-row tickets to the CD release concert in NYC on March 25 or 26 2011, plus an invitation to assist to the concert rehearsal, plus a physical copy of the “Noneto Ibérico” CD. The Insider's pledge!
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I'LL WRITE YOU AN INSTRUMENTAL SONG: It will be called "-Your name-'s Song. I will ask you what kind of song you'd like and will write it exclusively for you. I will record a demo of it and will give you the sheet music so anyone can play it. What a nice pledge!
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I WILL COOK DINNER for 4. I am a very good cook, so I will prepare you a delicious dinner at a location of your choice in NYC. The menu will consist on Spanish delicacies such as Tortilla, Paella, Pa Amb Tomaquet. All these recipes are passed orally through generations in my family. I will provide all the ingredients (the finest high quality, organic and locally grown foods you can taste in NYC) and I'll bring all the cooking utensils. You must provide a working stove, and a table. 3 guests maximum ( so me + you + 2). This is the hip pledge.
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BE A SUPPORTER: you will be listed as a “supporter” and your name will be on the "thank you" list on the booklet of the "Noneto Ibérico" CD. The insider's pledge!
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BE A CO-PRODUCER: Wow! You will listed as a “co-producer” on the booklet of the "Noneto Ibérico" CD, and you will be profusely thanked. The serious arts patron pledge.
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BE A CO EXECUTIVE-PRODUCER: You will be credited as a “Co-Executive Producer” on the booklet of the "Noneto Ibérico" CD, and you will be profusely thanked. The VERY serious arts patron pledge.
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BE THE SOLE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: You will be credited as a the one and only “Executive Producer” and on the booklet of the "Noneto Ibérico" CD, and you will be profusely thanked, with bigger font than anyone else! The "I want to be a music executive" pledge.
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A bassist with a solid reputation, an award-winning composer and bandleader, and a devoted world-class educator; Barcelona-born Alexis Cuadrado has become one of the most sought-after musicians in the New York jazz scene.
In 2008 he was awarded a Chamber Music America “New Works” grant that led to the creation of his new epic recording, Noneto Ibérico, successfully premiered in October of 2009 to critical acclaim, and featured on WNYC's "Soundcheck” with host John Schaefer. It will be released on CD in February of 2011. Cuadrado has three other CDs as a leader: Puzzles (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, 2008), Visual (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2004) and Metro (FSNT, 2001), which include original compositions and have received enthusiastic reactions from critics and fans alike.
He has excellent credits as a sideman, with over 20 recording appearances and performances with such greats as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bruce Barth, Ben Monder, Perico Sambeat, Mark Turner, Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo, Ben Waltzer/Bill McHenry Quartet, Steve Wilson, or Seamus Blake amongst many others. He currently keeps busy freelancing with different bands in New York, the US and Europe.
Cuadrado graduated in Jazz Performance and Composition from the Taller De Músics in Barcelona (1993) he went on to study with the legendary concert bass master François Rabbath in Paris (1995-98). In 2001 he got a Master's Degree in Jazz Performance and Composition (graduating with honors) at the Aaron Copland School Of Music-Queens College (NY). He is a current faculty member at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC, and teaches worldwide as a guest lecturer.
He is a founder of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground, a 10 bandleader/composer collective that strives to promote originality and create awareness of innovative jazz artists in Brooklyn, and a co-owner of the record label Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records.
