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Lina Allemano Four

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About Me

Lina Allemano Four is a group known for their forward motion and inventiveness, and they are definitely not afraid of taking musical risks. These 4 creative musicians cross over from improvised music to jazz in their musical lives, and hence lend a fresh and free-spirited feel to their music, combined with a strong melodic concept and an inherent openness. A stimulating dynamic of interaction and spontaneity assures that the group's live performances are always lighthearted and full of surprises. Lina Allemano Four's newest CD, Pinkeye, showcases the leader's quirky yet deeply lyrical songwriting style combined with the band's expressive flair and knack for the unexpected.

Please visit Lina's website for more info, news, music, and performance listings: www.linaallemano.com
Lina Allemano Four Press Quotes
"Lina Allemano Four revels in interactive challenges and sophisticated tension... adventurous. Lina Allemano Four PINKEYE is in the TOP 10 Best Jazz CDs of 2006". The Toronto Star
"Lina Allemano Four balance the infinite possibilities of free improvisation with the structure and discipline of playing over changes; it's a daring twist that works brilliantly". The Globe and Mail

Lina Allemano was featured in DOWNBEAT Magazine's June 2007 issue as one of "25 Trumpeters for the Future: A New Generation of Trumpeters Pave the Way for Jazz's Next Innovations".

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Member Since: 5/26/2007
Band Website: linaallemano.com
Band Members: Lina Allemano - trumpet
Brodie West - alto saxophone
Andrew Downing - bass
Nick Fraser - drums
Record Label: Lumo Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Lina Allemano Four is playing in Wakefield on June 15 and Montreal OFF Festival on June 16...

Lina Allemano Four is excited to be returning to Wakefield's Blacksheep Inn on Sun June 15 at 8pm, and honoured to be perfoming at the L'OFF Festival de Jazz de Montreal on Mon June 16 at 9:30pm at Li...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:44:00 PST

Linas portrait can be seen in Torontos Mille Femmes, a photographic exhibit by Maraval...

Lina's portrait can be seen in 'Toronto's Mille Femmes', an exhibit by the French photographer Pierre Maraval. The massive work, described as 'an artistic landscape of Toronto - celebrated in the fac...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:37:00 PST

Listening to the rough mixes from Lina Allemano Four’s new album (to be released Oct 2008)...

I'm listening to the rough mixes from Lina Allemano Four's upcoming new album (to be released October 2008), and trying to decide which takes to use. It was a luxurious three days in the studio in Fe...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Sat, 10 May 2008 09:59:00 PST

Exciting new big band charts (wow!!) of my tunes arranged by the very talented Caitlin Smith...

Exciting new big band charts (wow!!) of 2 of my tunes, ’Pinkeye’ and ’Concentric’, arranged by the very talented and exciting young composer/arranger Caitlin Smith, have recent...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:12:00 PST

Just uploaded some new tunes from a gig LINA ALLEMANO FOUR did in St. Johns...

Just uploaded some new tunes from a gig LINA ALLEMANO FOUR did in St. John’s at The Ship on March 4, 2008. I recorded it live to my little digital recording device (built-in stereo mic) which I...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:08:00 PST

Lina Allemano Four on tour in the Maritimes March 3-9, 2008...

Lina Allemano Four on tour in the Maritimes March 3-9, 2008. We are super excited about this little trip! Looking forward to being out east again, playing at some great spots, seeing some old friend...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:04:00 PST

Lina Allemano Four is going into the studio Feb 20-22, 2008 to make a new record...

Lina Allemano Four is going into the studio Feb 20-22, 2008 to make a new record. Can't wait! The new tunes are really coming together, it's a bit of a different vibe from our last record... must be...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:01:00 PST

Lessons with trumpet-guru Laurie Frink in New York City are going really well...

Lessons with trumpet-guru Laurie Frink in New York City are going really well. Only had 2 lessons so far and can't get back down to see her again until March, but already it's been a big help. Worki...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:00:00 PST

My Double Trumpet Quartet gig featuring Ingrid Jensen was SO MUCH FUN...

My Double Trumpet Quartet gig featuring Ingrid Jensen at Casa del Popolo in Montreal was SO MUCH FUN!!! (Lina Allemano trumpet; Ingrid Jensen trumpet & electronics; Matt Clohesy double bass; Jon Wika...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:56:00 PST

When has January ever been so busy?! First an exciting week in Montreal and then IAJE...

When has January ever been so busy?! First there was an exciting week in Montreal rehearsing and gigging with Darcy James Argue's Secret Society from New York. Wow, it was such a blast. Music was a...
Posted by Lina Allemano Four on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:57:00 PST