A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS- featuring Andreas Aleman and guests

Brian — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:39:47 +0000

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“Tis the season to be funky”

Put some SOUL in your Christmas. On Monday, December 14, keyboardist/vocalist, Andreas Aleman, and guest vocalists, Anna Sahlene, Pablo Cepeda and Sofia Loell will be performing your favorite Christmas songs, along with some new Christmas classics, in soul/funk versions at Fasching. Fasching is the premier jazz club in Stockholm. They will be backed up by one of the hottest bands in Stockholm featuring Tom Beimel-bass, Christer Jansson- drums, Andy Pfeiler-guitar, Daniel Palm-keyboards, and Wojtek Goral- sax. One night only!

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ANDREAS ALEMAN- His debut album, THIS IS LIFE, has gotten tremendous response from critics and fans; two successful shows at Fasching this year and a second album on the way and performances scheduled in the US for 2010. Nils Landgren said it best: “Yeah, Andreas is the new Swedish Funky Boy! I do dig his brand new album! “This is life” has all the grooves, the moods and modes it takes to reach out… ”- Nils Landgren- trombonist, vocalist

ANNA SAHLENE- world-class vocalist. She started her career at the tender age of eleven working with renowned film director Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Shipping News) starring as Anna in the staple hit series, The Children of Bullerbyn. In 2002, she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, Runaway. Her electric performance secured her a third place finish in the European finals and a hit single. Currently, Anna is writing material for her upcoming album.

PABLO CEPEDA- world-renowned percussionist and singer. has performed with artists such as Ricky Martin, Cat Stevens, Lisa Nilsson, Bo Kasper’s Orchestra, and been featured on Allsång På Skansen, Swedish Melody Festival, and Rhapsody in Rock with Robert Wells.

SOFIA LOELL- Sofia Loell has already seen her share of the big times. Her first full length CD was released in 24 countries. And as if that was not enough she has also had her music in a major motion picture that was released worldwide (View From the Top). Sofia is a fantastic singer who touches everyone with her heartfelt, beautiful and honest music.