The Flute and Voice of Libbie Jo
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Los Angeles-based flutist and songbird Libbie Jo Snyder will be performing 4th of July with the Lawyer Symphony of Los Angeles, and on Saturday, August 8 at the Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill with her trio consisting of Jane Getz, piano; Bill Markus, bass; and Paul Cohen, drums. (Click on the "Events" tab at the top of the home page for more information.) Writer Scott Yanow of the L.A. Jazz Scene says "Whether taking expressive vocals or playing flute, alto flute, piccolo or bass flute, Libbie Jo puts on a witty and entertining show." Named "Jazz Critic's Choice" by City Beat Los Angeles, reviewer Kirk Silsbee says, "Not only does Libbie Jo Snyder's sublime flute have a vocal quality, her singing is awfully close to her playing. The weight in her timbre, the subtle vibrato, the sure-toned held notes signify that she's at one with her instrument." Recently, she has played on the soundtrack of the film "The Eastsiders" with music score by Los Angeles jazz icon Buddy Collette. Seen on PBS stations, a CD of the same name is due for release later in the year. Libbie Jo is also featured in the book Canyon Of Dreams, the history of Laurel Canyon from 1929-2009 written by Harvey Kubernik, published by Sterling/Barnes Noble and due for release this year. A strong presence on the Southern California jazz scene, Libbie Jo has performed with a variety of musicians and ensembles from the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra to Paul Horn and The Concert Ensemble, and was guest artist for the Canadian Media Marketplace, an event sponsored by The Montreal Jazz Festival. She was solo flutist in a concert at the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts in Long Beach with Sri Lanka's premier vocalist Amaradeva, has performed in Australia and Hawaii with her jazz trio, and in Southern California has played a variety of venues including the Peninsula Hotel and Chaya Brasserie in Beverly Hills, Maggiano's at the Grove, the Wilshire Ebell Theater and the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. She has also appeared as guest artist with the Santa Barbara Jazz Society, and her composition "Summer At Last" was part of the sound track for the film "Made-Up," winner of the Jury Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Her CD "The Flute & Voice of Libbie Jo," produced by pianist Jane Getz, was a finalist in an international jazz competition sponsored by Sony International. Currently, they are currently collaborating on two new recording projects, "Reflections - A Musical Memoire" and "Wall Of Enchanted Words," dedicated to the beauty of words and lyrics. |
