Album Notes

"It’s a perfect musical marriage. A rich, zesty guitar gumbo, Handler & Levesque crackle with tasty elements of classical, swing, Gypsy, Brazilian and a dizzying array of world-music flavorings." Owen McNally, music critic Hartford Courant, Feature Story “Judy and Mark are extraordinary professionals who exude energy and musical passion on their releases, as well as their live performances… Separately they are exciting musicians; together they are a powerful force of sound, showmanship, and music.” -- Edward F. Nesta, Publisher, Luxury Experience Magazine Husband and wife duo, Handler and Levesque blend Brazilian, Latin American, swing, gypsy, classical and folk music influences to create their unique arrangements. Audiences respond with great enthusiasm to their extraordinary sound and the uplifting spirit of their music. They have performed over 1,000 concerts together throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Recent concert venues include: International Festival of Arts and Ideas (New Haven, CT) Byron Colby Barn (IL) Music Mountain (Falls Village, CT) Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) University of Connecticut (West Hartford, CT) The Quechee Club (VT) Bushnell Autorino Great Hall (Hartford, CT) Mystic Arts Café (Mystic, CT) Bean Blossom Music Series (IN) Chateaugay Lakes Arts Association (Chateaugay, NY) Hudson River Museum (Yonkers, NY) The Jewish Museum (NY) The Brooklyn Museum of Art (NY) Queens Public Library (NY) Troy Music Hall (Troy, NY) Perishable Theatre (Providence, RI) Handler & Levesque are on the roster of artists for Cantaloupe Music Productions in New York City, New England Foundation for the Arts, the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, and the Connecticut Library Consortium. Handler & Levesque have recorded & released 3 CDs including their new CD "Passion". Their second CD is an exhilarating live concert with bass & drums called "Two Guitars Live!" that was chosen by the Greater Hartford Arts Council as a premiere gift to donors to their 2006 campaign. Their 2001 release, "Acoustic Blend" received international and critical acclaim. "Acoustic Blend" & "Two Guitars Live!" received glowing reviews from Just Jazz Guitar, Mandolin Quarterly, Luxury Experience, and www.minor7th.com. Their CDs have been sold in dozens of countries throughout the world. Handler & Levesque are also featured on 5 compilation CDs of New England guitarists, a holiday CD - "Sugar Tree Carol" by Gayla D. Matos as well as an international virtual CD, "Prelude".