Judy Handler & Mark Levesque
Acoustic Blend
© 2001 Judy Handler & Mark Levesque (783707460123)
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This state of the art acoustic recording is a unique collage of passionate, lyrical guitar music blending Brazilian, classical guitar, swing and gypsy influences.
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Audiences respond enthusiastically to the energy and lyricism of Judy and Mark's performances. Their music is passionate, beautiful and delightfully beyond category. These consummate artists skillfully blend many guitar influences including Brazilian, Latin, swing, gypsy, European and classical. Judy and Mark have been performing together for 9 years throughout New England for universities, arts centers, community groups and special events. Some of their recent performances include the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Studio 450 in New York City, The Chateaugay Lakes Arts Association in upstate New York, The Autorino Great Hall at the Bushnell, The University of Connecticut, The American Mandolin & Guitar Summer Program at Roger Williams College in Rhode Island, The Greenwich Public Library and the Florence Griswold Museum.
Judy and Mark are supported by a number of established arts and educational organizations. The Greater Hartford Arts Council is using their CD Acoustic Blend as a premiere gift for donors to the United Arts Campaign of 2003. The Arts Council also selected their recording of Tico Tico for the soundtrack to a slide presentation on CDROM called Hartford’s Hidden Treasures. In 2001 the Connecticut Commission on the Arts named Judy and Mark to their prestigious roster of artists. They are also on rosters for the New England Foundation for the Arts, and The Southern Connecticut Library Council.
In November 2003 Judy and Mark released a new CD Two Guitars Live! that is an exciting live performance of their quartet with bass and drums. In 2001 they produced their debut CD, Acoustic Blend to international acclaim and were included on a virtual CD of gypsy jazz guitar music. Judy and Mark have been featured on 5 CDs produced by the Connecticut Classical Guitar Society. For sound samples and booking information visit www.judyandmark.com or contact them at guitarduo@comcast.net.
"This CD serves as a welcome introduction to a duo whose musical insight makes the world richer for us all."
Marilynn Mair, Mandolin Quarterly, March 2002
"A rich, zesty guitar gumbo with tasty elements of classical, swing, gypsy, Brazilian, a dizzying array of world-music flavorings."
Owen McNally, The Hartford Courant, June 2002
"Elegent string virtuosity that ranges from romantic to whimsical. It has become an essential part of my CD collection."
Michael Nowak, WGN Radio, Chicago, March 2002
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- author: Diane
"Acoustic Blend" is a delightful CD. Mark and Judy's sparkling music shows stunning virtuosity combined with an obvious love for their craft. Their eclectic selection of international tunes is spot on. This has become one of my favorite CD's. Don't miss out on this wonderful musical experience-you will love it!
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author: Alanbuy this cd now. it's just what you need. Put your feet up; this cd in your player, headphones on high and forget the rest of the world.
- author: Ronald
This duo should do for two guitars in the 2000's what Les Paul and Mary Ford did in the 1950's - make tremendous hits. But somehow they have managed to stay under the radar of even the most progressive 'cool jazz' stations and jazz record labels. It makes finding gems like this more difficult, but just shows that nothing good comes easy.
- author: Marilynn Mair, Mandolin Quarterly, March 2002
This CD serves as a welcome introduction to a duo whose musical insight makes the world richer for us all.