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Neva Tesolin

About Me

Pianist, teacher, composer and accordionist, Neva Tesolin grew up in the music milieu of Niagara. Classically trained on piano, roots in pop, rock, ragtime, swing, blues and jazz, her music shows a wealth of influences. Brock University faculty debuted her classical piece, "Miniatures in India" a cello/piano suite (2004); her jazz song, "When Sunlight Doesn't Sparkle" was arranged for the Niagara Symphony (2004); and her other songs are recorded and being played by the duo Stewed Roots and BroadBand. Recent recordings: Stewed Roots - 'In the Middle of This'- produced by Paul Mills (02/2008) Betsy Tauro and Neva Tesolin - 'Who Said it's Diamonds' , 4 of my originals mixed in with popular torch/jazz songs, a vocal/piano duet- produced by Mark Lalama (still to be released); BroadBand - self-titled and produced, originals by all the Broads, (2002). As a session player, she's recorded with Mr. Rick and the Biscuits (Whole Grain-2008) and Mike Lynch (2009). Neva freelances in the Niagara-Toronto area, on piano and accordion in jazz, blues, folk, celtic, country or cajun styles.

My Interests

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Member Since: 04/11/2006
Band Website: www.stewedroots.com
Band Members: STEWED ROOTS is Neva Tesolin (piano, accordion) and Jeff Hale (vocals, guitar) musing a tasty blend of everything to satisfy your musical munchies. We have just completed our first CD, In the Middle of This, recorded at The Millstream Studio, by the master, Paul Mills. The CD features all original music by Neva and Jeff, along with the fantastic work of Don Reed on fiddle, Bob Hewus on upright string bass, Al Cross on kit percussion, Jessie Tesolin -cello , Rick Whitelaw on lead slide guitar and Curly Boy Stubbs on mandolin, hand percussion and guitar. Our CD is available through CDBABY, ITUNES and AMAZON. Check out www.stewedroots.com for details. BROADBAND, Neva with the Broads; strong voices for inspiration and the love of music. Loads of original songs by all the Broads. Neva Tesolin (piano,accordion, banjo), Jeff Hale (guitar), Laura Thomas (percussion), and Betsy Tauro (bass). As for all the other players at gigs, sessions, backyard and kitchen parties, we're making all kinds of music for a good time!!! For Stewed Roots DATES and NEWS visit http://stewedroots.blogspot.com/

Influences: Tom Waits, Thelonius Monk, Glen Gould, Leon Russell, Ray Charles, Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Rick Wakeman, Ravel, Bartok, Dervish, Steve Reich, the Beatles, Doc Watson, Bruce Cockburn, Cindi Lauper, all my playin' buddies, kids, travels, and meditations.
Sounds Like: Waitsian Monky finesse and I like it like that! Here's a link to hear all tracks of Stewed Roots' debut recording, 'In the Middle of This'. http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/band/Stewed-Roots. Check out the duo of Neva and Terry at www.myspace.com/nevaterry CHEERS!
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Stewed Roots wins a spot in the Ottawa Folk Festival

Stewed Roots won a spot in the Ottawa Folk Festival! We are still jumpping over this! Wahoo!!! Aug. 21-23. 
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:02:00 GMT

Over the Equinox

Well the chill of the fall air has set into my fingers once again. Summer temperatures in Kerry were very similar, brisk walks along the Dingle Way, no sweating here!! And, "If you don't like Irish we...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:10:00 GMT

STEWED ROOTS debut CD

Here are some of my songs and tunes that I've just recorded with STEWED ROOTS, that is Ms. Jeff Hale on brilliant vocals, and myself. With the award winning master Paul Mills at the board, we've recor...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:06:00 GMT

Holy Wells of Ireland (Tobar Eoin) and new songs

Another trip to the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry ireland, and the discovery of the holy wells. It took 5 years of annual travels to finally discover two more wells, one in a field in Anascaul,mark...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:54:00 GMT

Miniatures in India (Cello/Piano Suite)

Ah, 2003, what a great year. I was on sabbatical from teaching, and travelled to Kerala in south India, to soak up the sensuous sounds of this mother land. With tiny recorder in hand at all times, I g...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:17:00 GMT

A New Theory?

Last summer, sitting in my caravan on the Dingle Way in Inch, Cty Kerry, staring out at the full moon shining through my window for the full 180* all through the night, reading Chet Raymo's book, "Ho...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 02:12:00 GMT