FRANCES LIVINGS'

IPANEMA LOUNGE

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The multi-lingual jazz singer and songstress Frances Livings and her musical ensemble Ipanema Lounge offer a unique, interesting and international repertoire. Whether as a duo, trio or even sextet, Frances Livings' Ipanema Lounge features an eclectic mix of some of Los Angeles' best jazz musicians from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Her repertoire is a sensual and enticing blend of Mediterranean and Latin pop and jazz in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, driven by creative and infectious Tango, Bossa Nova or Swing grooves. Her musical performances express such a rich atmosphere of cultural diversity that they guarantee to carry you along on an emotional journey – loved by both jazz enthusiasts and those who never considered themselves jazz fans!

FRANCES LIVINGS'

IPANEMA LOUNGE

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Years active:

2009 – present

Website:

www.franceslivings.com

Genres:

American & Brazilian Jazz, Latin Pop & Jazz, World Music, French Chanson, German Cabaret & Pop

Origin:

Los Angeles, CA

+ + Ensemble Members of International Reputation + +

Greg Porée - MD & guitar Dancing with the Stars, The

Oscar's 2016–18, Sonny & Cher, Stevie Wonder, Joan Baez...
Joe Ayoub - bass Leonard Cohen, Enrique Iglesias...

Isaias Elpes - bass Lee Ritenour, Alex Acuña, Munyungo

Jackson... Ken Wild - bass Natalie Cole, Elvis Costello...

Sandro Feliciano - percussion Lauryn Hill, George Clinton

P-Funk, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim...

David Leach - percussion Ben Harper, Earth Wind and Fire...

Darrell Diaz - keys Herbie Hancock, Maxwell...

Jeff Colella - piano Lou Rawls, Dolly Parton...

Michael Bolger - accordion & trumpet Red Hot Chili

Peppers, Ry Cooder, Jewel...

Label: Moontraxx Records

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Discography:

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"So Nice" Blend of multi-lingual world-jazz
"Mi Amor" multi-lingual, jazzy love songs
"Corcovado" Brazilian jazz standards (Portuguese & English)
"La Vie en Rose" French jazz & chanson (with accordion)
"Besame Mucho" Spanish Pop & Jazz
"Mackie Messer" German Cabaret (with piano)

Associated Acts:

Laura Fygi, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan,

Bebel Gilberto, Manhattan Transfer, Pink Martini

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PAST PERFORMANCE VENUES

Latin Sounds at LACMA - Summer jazz Saturdays at the Los Angeles County Museum : : Beverly Cañon Gardens, Proms - Summer Concert Series, World Music : : Jazz on the Lawn - Santa Monica : : Miles Memorial Playhouse - Fireside events, Santa Monica, CA : : : Urban Press Winery - Burbank : : Sawdust Arts Festival - Laguna Beach : : Genghis Cohen - Los Angeles : : : Bar Fedora - Art Deco jazz club, DTLA : : Promenade Playhouse - storytelling event, Santa Monica, CA : : The Baked Potato - jazz fusion club, Studio City, CA : : Molly Malone’s - Los Angeles' musical landmark : : Mambo’s Café - Cuban restaurant & jazz club, Glendale, CA : : Room 5 - La Brea Ave, Los Angeles : : : RedWhite+Bluezz - Blues & jazz club Pasadena : : : Pip’s on La Brea - jazz & soul club in Los Angeles : : : The Little Door - most romantic French restaurant Los Angeles : : : Le Petit Paris - DTLA : : : La Frite - Sherman Oaks, CA : : Monsieur Marcel - The Grove / 3rd Street : : The Stonehaus - Westlake Village, CA : : and many more, including numerous private and corporate events