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      Genevieve Carpio on June 29, 2010

      Thanks Natalie! I can't wait to listen to your new songs! Congrats!

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      ARIADNE ENDRESS on May 22, 2010

      Wonderful to hear of your success! We loved seeing you in March and look forward to hearing the CD. Clearly you have been working hard.
      Hugs to you,
      Ada and CLive

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      Gerald Goens on March 11, 2010

      Hey Natalie,
      Congrats in reaching your goal. I can't wait to hear your album. I'm glad I could do a little to help.
      We will probably be in NYC around Memorial Day.
      Jerry Goens

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      Karen on March 10, 2010

      Go Nat!!!!! Much love, and I really REALLY hope you make it!

      You're the best!

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      Zim Kalinsky on March 7, 2010

      I just saw the "Luanch Pad" kickstart project....its a New York venue for art/music and for $150 you can debut your music for 3hrs I think. If you back them..and they back you ...its a win/win...and both projects are a success!
      Just an idea!

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      Maitely Weismann on March 6, 2010

      Just surfing the other projects on kickstarter and I like your music. I hope your album is a big success! :)

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      paul bidwell on March 4, 2010

      A big "WOOF" for Natalie and the band. Buster from NM.

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      Jessica Jacobson on March 4, 2010

      aghhh!!! so exciting!

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      Travis Sullivan on March 3, 2010

      You're almost there Nat! Go go go!

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      Linda Doving on March 3, 2010

      Good luck Natalie! Looking forward to hearing the CD!

      LInda & Ray Doving

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      Jessica Jacobson on March 1, 2010

      Eu rock

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      Joan Peck on February 5, 2010

      Very cool project Natalie - best of luck to you - Joan

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A digital download of the album's single, "Veils of Innocence". Good stuff!

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A digital download of all the tunes on the album. Each one more melodious than the last...

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The real thing: an actual copy of the CD! Signed by yours truly, plus all the awesome album artwork you've missed since the dawning of the digital age.

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TWO Signed CD's + 2 Tickets to any Natalie John Group show of your choosing. And you will be thanked in the liner notes of the album!

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You will receive a 30 minute music lesson over Skype with me, and I will offer you either a voice, trumpet, piano, music theory or composition lesson, your choice. Plus 2 signed CD's and two concert ticket vouchers.

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You will receive a 50 minute music lesson IN PERSON!, and I will offer you either a voice, trumpet, piano, music theory or composition lesson, your choice. Plus 2 signed CD's and two concert ticket vouchers. This is for NYC folks to be redeemed at any time, since I live here. If you are in the Bay Area, we can set up a lesson during my two week residency with Rock the Mic (June 28th-July 9th)

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Signed CD + 2 show tkts + a very special digital download just for you! Dominic Fallacaro, my co-producer and conspirator, and myself will record a duet of any song you would like!

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Signed CD + 2 show tkts + I will compose you a lovely tune (any reasonable subject of your choosing). Subsequently recorded by the dynamic duo, Dominic and Natalie.

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Congratulations! You will be listed in my album credits as micro-producer, and all shall know of your graciousness. You are hereby invited to the official band party in scenic Crown Heights during the summer of 2010 (date TBA), where you will enjoy a backyard acoustic set by the band and will dine on Dominic's famous burgers (or vegetarian option). Plus of course the CD + concert tkts mentioned above.

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ALL of the above, plus your very own private concert --an unplugged acoustic set -- in the following city of your choice: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the vicinity of your choice.

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ALL of the above, plus your very own private concert --featuring the full band! -- in the following city of your choice: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the vicinity of your choice. I'll even make my famous guacamole for all your guests.

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Check out the official website! www.nataliejohnmusic.com

24 year old Natalie John aspires to develop her artistic expression through original compositions and stretching the boundaries of pop music.

Natalie had always been enthralled with music, having been trained classically at a young age. At around age 16, she delved into the world of jazz records and found herself compelled to keep listening ever since.

Upon entering college at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, she studied with the best LA jazz musicians, earning the John Coltrane Foundation Scholarship in 2005, and the 2006 Downbeat Award for Best College Vocalist.

Transferring to New School University in 2006, John has studied with Reggie Workman, Charles Tolliver, Junior Mance, Rachel Z, Joe Chambers and many other inspiring artists in New York City.

She participated in the prestigious Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead artist residency at the Kennedy Center in the spring of 2008. Also in 2008 she was selected from an international draw of musicians to participate in the Banff Centre’s 3-week International Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music, directed by world-reclaimed trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas.

Outside of collegiate groups, John has performed at clubs in and around the city of L.A., including Catalina’s, the Mint, the Lighthouse, Tangier, and others. The Natalie John Quartet was featured at the 2005 Festival Jazz en Lima, voyaging to Lima, Peru, South America, where she shared the bill with Maria Schneider, Ingrid Jensen, Geoff Keezer, and other international jazz greats

Since 2006, the Natalie John Quartet performs in Manhattan and Brooklyn at such venues as the 55 Bar, Zinc Bar, Sweet Rhythm, Spike Hill, Rose Live Music, Cachaca, and others.

Natalie recently shared her talents on Oscar-winning composer and incredible South Indian musician Prasanna's new jazz album (release info. TBA). She has also performed with Ingrid Jensen’s quintet, Rachel Z’s Department of Good and Evil, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra, and DUET, formerly known as the Tyler Schwartz Group.

She is available for booking and performs in an array of formats, including as a jazz vocalist with accompaniment for formal events. Also, she is available for copy work/transcriptions as well as contracted lyricist and arranger. Just write to: nataliejohnmusic@gmail.com