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An exciting lineup of musicians will play for a worthy cause April 8, 2015 at Catalina Bar & Grill at 8:30pm. Famed fusion, Grammy nominated bassist 
Kaylene Peoples & Bunny Brunel Dual CD Release, Featuring Patrice Rushen, Benefiting Bella Composers
Kaylene Peoples
vocals
Patrice Rushen
keyboardsb.1954
Tom Brechtlein
drums
Doug Webb
saxophoneMonette Marino
percussionBella Composers was conceived by Kaylene Peoples, who is also a composer, orchestrator, and conductor. “I have always had a passion for traditional forms of music. Having written several sonata-style chamber pieces, including compositions on a grand scale, I am excited to spearhead an organization that will offer satisfying opportunities to what seemed like for centuries an unlikely demographic. I always throw people off with the questions, ‘Did you know Mozart had a sister? Did you know she was a composer, too?’” —
Kaylene Peoples
vocalsPre-dating medieval music, and as early as the 8th century are documented compositions written by women in the papacy that have long been forgotten. We assume that popular “classical” music is gender-specific.
“When non-music scholars were asked if they knew that women were/are composers too, most people were surprised by that information, or they lumped together popular songwriters in the recording industry into the same category as classical and neo-classical composers. Not to diminish those accomplishments, but it just isn’t the same as a Wagner, Beethoven, or Chopin. Just turn on any classical station; you’ll be waiting days to hear a composition written by a woman. Yet those compositions are out there, and those female composers did and do exist,” continues Peoples.
Bella Composers is a charity designed to give women composers exposure. The organization will be launched with a composer's competition in which five women are chosen to have their original music performed by a live orchestra in a performing arts center or traditional concert setting. One of the female composer’s works will be presented posthumously, resurrecting her composition for the world to hear. How does it all work? Composers submit scores; a panel of composers/orchestrators rank the top finalists; and the top five winning scores will be performed live by famed virtuosos at a top Los Angeles venue, kicking off what will become an annual event. There are no restrictions, just that you have to be born a woman.
“Women musicians and composers do not get recognized as much for their talent and value as do men. Bella Composers is changing the way they are perceived in the industry and general public.” —Bunny Brunel
On April 8, 2015, at Catalina Bar & Grill, there will be a red carpet; Producer/Executive Producer of Girls in the Band Michael Greene will be speaking; and a short documentary will be screened about Bella Composers. In addition to the superb music that evening, there will be a few “surprise” guest performers. Sponsoring the event are SIR Studios, The Mouse House, Agenda Magazine, Boogsey Music, NIKAIA Records, Victor Alfaro Productions, and Spacefather.com.
Invited Guests: Michael Greene (Film Producer, Former President of NARAS & the Grammy’s), Clint Eastwood, Sheila E. (Grammy-winner percussionist), Bobby Lyle (Emmy-nominee, Platinum-selling artist), Ernest Thomas (Troop, Multi-Grammy winner), Steven Russell Harts (actor - Everybody Hates Chris, Malcolm X), and more.
April 8, 2015 at 8:30 pm - 10:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA
$25 (Plus 2 Drink Min.); sponsored tables available on Eventbrite.com (search Kaylene Peoples)
Red Carpet Arrivals - 7pm-7:45pm
About the CDs
KAYLENE PEOPLES MY MAN: What do
Dave Brubeck
piano1920 - 2012
Chick Corea
piano1941 - 2021
Ella Fitzgerald
vocals1917 - 1996
Hubert Laws
woodwindsb.1939
Bobby Lyle
pianob.1944
John Coltrane
saxophone1926 - 1967
BUNNY BRUNEL INVENT YOUR FUTURE: Inventive, magical, inspiring... legendary fusion bassist Bunny Brunel has done it again with his new release INVENT YOUR FUTURE. Featuring Jazz Fusion notables Patrick Moraz to Virgil Donati to Patrice Rushen, and more, Brunel wows us with his virtuoso bass playing, imaginative arrangements, and exciting compositions by both himself and
Chick Corea
piano1941 - 2021
Jaco Pastorius
bass, electric1951 - 1987
ABOUT PATRICE RUSHEN: Multi-Grammy nominated artist
Patrice Rushen
keyboardsb.1954
ABOUT CHASE MASTERSON: Chase Masterson has most recently been seen guest starring on CW's The Flash, which won the People's Choice Award for “Favorite New Drama. “Best known for her breakout role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one of the highest-rated syndicated shows of all time, Chase is loved by millions of fans worldwide and has been listed in “10 SEXIEST ALIENS IN TV HISTORY" ? AOL “TOP 25 TV HOTTIES" ? UGO “50 SEXIEST WOMEN" ? Femme Fatales Magazine “TOP 20 PEOPLE TO WATCH" ? Sci-Fi Universe “HOT LEADING LADIES OF FILM" ? Film Fetish FAVORITE SCIENCE FICTION ACTRESS ON TV" ? TV Guide's online fan poll. Along with her acting career, Chase is a fabulous singer and a lover of jazz!
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