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Amanda Baisinger

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About Me

Amanda Baisinger has vivid recollections of a concert she sang at age 11 in her living room. That was the beginning of a passion for music that led her from her hometown of Sunnyvale, CA to Berklee College of Music, where she received a degree in Professional Music. Since then, Baisinger has moved to New York City where she performs regularly with her band at venues such as the Rockwood Music Hall, 55 Bar, The Cutting Room and Cornelia Street Café. In 2005, she released Short Songs, an album of original music featuring an all-star cast of emerging New York jazz musicians. Baisinger’s songs are poetic expressions of personal experiences, her mellow combination of jazz and pop create a warm and romantic atmosphere. Her influences range from Milton Nacimento to Billie Holiday but her singing style and story telling are most reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. MyGen Profile Generator

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Member Since: 9/6/2006
Band Website: amandabaisinger.com
Band Members: Aaron Parks-pianoKeith Ganz-guitarPeter Slavov-bassJordan Perlson-drums
Influences: Teacher: Charlie BanacosMusicians: Milton Nacimento, Ella Fitzgerald, Sade, Tony Bennett, Elis Regina, Billie Holiday, Paul Simon, Joao Gilberto, Joni Mitchell, Djavan, Rosa Passos, Cassandra Wilson, Thelonious Monk, Luciana Souza, Radiohead, Deb Talan, Randy Newman, Carmen McRae, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Mariah Carey, Joe Henderson, Sarah Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Jonatha Brooke, Bobby McFerrin, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Rickie Lee Jones, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bjork, The Beatles, Billy Strayhorn
Sounds Like: "With stunningly smoky vocals reminiscent of Paula Cole, the lilt of Joni Mitchell and the lush, jazzy warmth of Norah Jones, Amanda Baisinger enchants her listeners with a combination of elegance, emotion and sophisticated artistry. Her voice slides gently over languid melodies, the resonance filling in all the little pockets of harmony that dance between pop, jazz and folk. Always, there is a beautiful, exquisite haze that fills the air when her music begins. Whether it's a soundtrack to an evening of candelight or thoughtful driving music you're after, "Short Songs" is one of the most quietly striking albums of its sort to grace our warehouse in ages." - CD Baby
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