Album Notes

"You have a really cool sound" Wynton Marsalis
“I’ve listened to your music and enjoyed it so very much” Dave Brubeck
" Uncommonly creative and thoroughly enjoyable" Jazz Times
2tone blends the magic of the electric Jazz harp and the rhythmic strength of the electric bass in perfect harmony. Jazz harpist, Cindy Horstman, and bassist, Michael Medina, formed 2tone 15 years ago and have been actively recording and touring nationally.
The duo creates electric blends of exciting, smooth, soothing, and sultry music ranging from works by Sting, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, and some original pieces as well.

Jazz harpist CINDY HORSTMAN has been making beautiful music for the past three decades, earning an array of fans ranging from President Clinton to jazz legend, Wynton Marsalis. After her prize-winning performance in the Lyon/Healy International Jazz Harp Competition, Horstman and Medina formed 2tone. Classically trained, Horstman is the first recipient of a master of music degree in harp performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She has earned the ASCAP “Popular Music Award” for eight consecutive years, the “Texas Tornado of Strings Award” from Buddy magazine, Jazz Artist of the Year from the Sammons Center for the Arts, and first prize in the pop and instrumental category from the Songdoor International Song Writing Competition. Horstman wrote and published a Jazz harpists’ theory book, including a series of exercises that encourage harpists to enhance their style of playing and incorporate Jazz styling into their repertoire.
Bassist MICHAEL MEDINA, a native of Beeville, Texas, moved to Dallas in 1978 and graduated from North Texas State University. In addition to his work with Horstman, Medina has done extensive studio work, including national and local television and radio spots and recordings with various singers and musicians. Medina owns First Bass Productions, a recording production company that produces 2tone’s CDs.
2tone's nine CDs and concert DVD were produced by Michael Medina and have received rave reviews including a top 20 popular music award on Amazon.com and featured on the front page of CDBaby.

Contact information: Cindy Horstman 214-207-9494 cindy@cindyhorstman.com www.cindyhorstman.com