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2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award Winner "Best Produced CD of the Year"
2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award Nominee
"Instrumental CD of the Year" - "Mixed Recording of the Year" - "Instrumental of the Year" *
2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award Nominee
"Instrumental CD of the Year" - "Mixed Recording of the Year" - "Instrumental of the Year" *
by MELATIAH ™
Produced by singer / songwriter MELATIAH for the listening pleasure of lovers of Smooth Jazz, World Music, and Easy Listening Music, the instrumental Smooth Jazz, World Music CD Wind in the Wheat features the original music and background Smooth Vocals of MELATIAH, along with the artistry of renowned musicians GRAMMY® Award winner Charlie Bisharat on violin, Pedro Eustache on flutes, Peter Madlem on guitar, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, GRAMMY® Award winner John Patitucci on bass, and Kevin Winard on drums and percussion.
Combining melodies and harmonies influenced by MELATIAH's Ukrainian heritage with classical and jazz elements reflecting MELATIAH's musical background, Wind in the Wheat provides unique, exhilarating, and soothing instrumental Smooth Jazz, World Music for today's listening audience.
Combining melodies and harmonies influenced by MELATIAH's Ukrainian heritage with classical and jazz elements reflecting MELATIAH's musical background, Wind in the Wheat provides unique, exhilarating, and soothing instrumental Smooth Jazz, World Music for today's listening audience.
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1. Slava *
2. Allelu Yah
7. Betrayed
9. Glory
10. Immanuel
11. Only One
Beginning at the age of eight with piano and flute lessons, and vocal ensemble and choral singing, MELATIAH commenced training in classical voice at the age of fifteen. Along with the theater and dance training provided by Don Martello, Sonia Shaw, Paul Gleason, and Carlos Noble, MELATIAH's musical knowledge and skills developed as the result of training by many excellent teachers and coaches, including John Harstick, Paul Bolman, Irwin Bell, Nancy Henninger, Norman Gulbrandsen, Margaret Hillis, Bunny Thornburgh, Thomas Cleveland, Gerald Eskelin, Natalie Limonick, Sue Raney, and Dick Grove.
As a soloist and as a member of the American Youth Symphony and Chorus and of the group The Forerunners, MELATIAH has performed around the world – Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, South Korea, and Switzerland – as well as throughout the U.S.A.
After years of preparation, talent, training, and teamwork have converged, resulting in MELATIAH's debut instrumental CD – Wind in the Wheat. Showcasing instrumental Smooth Jazz arrangements of original songs written by MELATIAH, Wind in the Wheat features stellar performances by GRAMMY® Award winner Charlie Bisharat on violin, Pedro Eustache on flutes, Peter Madlem on guitar, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, GRAMMY® Award winner John Patitucci on bass, and Kevin Winard on drums and percussion, complemented by the smooth, clear, and celestial background vocals of MELATIAH.
Winner of the 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award "Best Produced CD of the Year" and three-time 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award Nominee for "Instrumental of the Year," "Instrumental CD of the Year," and "Mixed Recording of the Year," Wind in the Wheat is an exceptional, vibrant, and uplifting CD designed to delight lovers of instrumental Smooth Jazz, World Music, and Easy Listening Music.
As a soloist and as a member of the American Youth Symphony and Chorus and of the group The Forerunners, MELATIAH has performed around the world – Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, South Korea, and Switzerland – as well as throughout the U.S.A.
After years of preparation, talent, training, and teamwork have converged, resulting in MELATIAH's debut instrumental CD – Wind in the Wheat. Showcasing instrumental Smooth Jazz arrangements of original songs written by MELATIAH, Wind in the Wheat features stellar performances by GRAMMY® Award winner Charlie Bisharat on violin, Pedro Eustache on flutes, Peter Madlem on guitar, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, GRAMMY® Award winner John Patitucci on bass, and Kevin Winard on drums and percussion, complemented by the smooth, clear, and celestial background vocals of MELATIAH.
Winner of the 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award "Best Produced CD of the Year" and three-time 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Award Nominee for "Instrumental of the Year," "Instrumental CD of the Year," and "Mixed Recording of the Year," Wind in the Wheat is an exceptional, vibrant, and uplifting CD designed to delight lovers of instrumental Smooth Jazz, World Music, and Easy Listening Music.
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