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Dear Friend,
When it comes to the harmonica, French-born jazz
harmonicist Frédéric Yonnet knows how to turn
skeptics into believers. Most people perceive the
harmonica as a "side" instrument used in country and
blues. However, Yonnet is one of a handful of
musicians to successfully demonstrate the
harmonica's versatility as a lead instrument in
contemporary jazz.
From jamming with pop rockers Smashmouth to opening for
the jazz fusion Rites of Stings featuring Jean-Luc Ponty,
Stanley Clarke and Al Di Meola, Frédéric demonstrates his
versitility and style, impressing fans of both. Check out a performance
or listen to his music to judge for yourself.
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Art Night at the Smithsonian. Head home early
from work this Thursday, July 1st, in order to catch performing
Frédéric at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture
Garden's Art Night Summer Concert Series, 11th and Independence
Ave. NW, Washingotn, DC. from 5:30- 7:00pm. Accompanying
Frédéric is Alanjandro Lucini, drums, Mo Daniels on keys
and Scott Ambush on bass.
Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza. Join Frédéric for
lunch on Thursday, July 7th, from noon to 1:30pm, at Live!
on Woodrow Wilson Plaza -- a FREE, noon-time, outdoor summer
performance series at the Ronald Regan International Trade
Center. Without a doubt, the cool cafe-style atmosphere
of Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza is the hottest place in
town to catch the best of DC entertainment! You can grab
lunch at one of the seventeen food court eateries located
inside the Trade Center.
IMAX Jazz Cafe. Dinner, a movie and an evening
of jazz with Frédéric at the Smithsonian's IMAX Theater
Jazz Cafe on Friday, August 20 from 6-10pm. Meet friends
there for a great meal and concert. Be sure to arrive early
for a great seat! Check
complete schedule...
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| Frédéric Displays His Musical Range |
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 Frédéric
Jams with Smashmouth. The pop rock group Smashmouth invited
Frédéric to share the stage during a recent fundraiser for
the National Children's Museum in Washington, DC. Members
of Smashmouth, widely known for their song "All Star" featured
in Shrek 1, commented that they had never heard such a great
sound from the harmonica.
Frédéric opens for Rites of String Tour in Baltimore.
Fans got more than they expected when Frédéric hit the stage
at Baltimore's new Hippodrome Theater on June 14th.
There were whispers in the crowd when Frédéric steped to
the microphone with just his harmonica. Within seconds,
heads were bobbin' and feet were tappin' as Frédéric demonstrated
his ability to groove, playing both the harmony and melody
at the same time. Guitarist Chuck Underwood and violinist
Matvei Segalov eventually joined Frédéric on stage for a
45 min open to a show featuring the masters--- Jean-Luc
Ponty, Stanley Clarke and Al Di Meola.
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| In the Studio... |
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 Check
out Frédéric's intro on the "Unwrapped" version of Slum Village's
"Tainted" on Hidden Beach Records.
Also, Frédéric music can now be purchased on CDbaby.com
and Towerrecords.com.
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Book
a Date with Frédéric Yonnet |
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Are you coordinating entertainment for a special
event, music festival, club or private event? Be sure
to include Frédéric if you want to leave a lasting
impression.
Find out more....
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