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Cal

Cal...."New Age Has a New Name"

About Me


Bridging the gap between Classical, New Age and World music, American composer “Cal,” gives us a unique and exciting blend of sound, substance and style. A rich symphonic experience with ambience to spare and enough cultural diversity to win the hearts of music lovers around the globe, Cal has begun to redefine the world of contemporary instrumental music. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the self taught musician spent over a decade as a New York City Police Officer in one of the city’s roughest neighborhoods, an experience he credits with instilling in him the compassion, understanding and hope that his fans find permeate his music. "Horizon," Cal’s debut CD, released in 2001, was placed as an entrant in the GRAMMY Awards competition that same year under the "Best New Age Album" category and has since been heard on American television and radio stations around the world. Since that time, the composer has been writing and recording his upcoming release, "Forever," as well as preparing for his first full length PBS television special "Cal...Forever and Beyond," that will afford his fans a glimpse of the composer’s world like never before. Two years in the making, the live film showcases Cal and his core band of nine instrumental soloists along with The Horizon Symphony Orchestra in concert as they perform selections from "Horizon" and "Forever." The film which had its premiere this past August can currently be seen on PBS stations across the country and will be seen overseas as well in support of Cal's 2008 international tour.The television special presents Cal's current live show as well as an accompanying documentary that chronicles the entire production, from it's inception, through auditions and rehearsals, right up to opening night. The show was captured by a multi-camera video team in stunning high definition and recorded by a multiple GRAMMY award winning audio unit that has recorded the Nirvana "unplugged" album, worked with Hall and Oates, Billy Joel, and engineered Mariah Carey through five platinum albums."Forever and Beyond," both the Live CD and DVD/Video are scheduled for release February 14th 2008. Before that date, they can both be purchased through Cal's web site: www.Calsmusic.com or through PBS television stations.
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Desert Dance From Cal's PBS television special "Forever and Beyond."

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"Honour" from Cal's PBS television special "Forever and Beyond."

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"Freefall" from Cal's PBS television special "Forever and Beyond."

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Member Since: 6/29/2007
Band Website: CalsMusic.com
Band Members: Cal: Keyboards, Guitar- Claude Preece: Basses, Cello, Percussion- Ericka Schlenkermann: Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Saxophone- Gabriel "Gabby" Garcia: Percussion- Victoria Lynn: Keyboards, Percussion- Asher Laub: Violin- Jan Estey: Timpani, Percussion- Michael Fawcett: Vocals- Kerri Javorka: Vocals- Jessica Calamera: Vocals- Bill Mead: Drums, Percussion- Leroy Hankins: Keyboards/Synthesizers- Joe Gattuso: Guitars-

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Record Label: Daydreamer Records
Type of Label: Indie