I wanted to shut down and watch Netflix tonight. Just as I was about to open up good ole Netflix, I remembered a line from a photography blog I’ve been reading http://erickimphotography.com/blog/start-here/ he says, “create more.” I picked up my staff paper and wrote another line of counterpoint. It was hard and I wanted to quit but… Continue reading Create More
Owls At Night
Over the past year I have created a new trio with violinist Dana Lyn and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza. This is a completely new thing for me because I not only singing but also playing the piano and composing all the music. THIS IS BIG! Not to get into too many details but in a… Continue reading Owls At Night
Dan Loomis: Jobs Trials
Tomorrow night at 8:00pm, I’m performing Dan Loomis’ Jobs Trials at Ibeam in Brooklyn. This music is based on the bible’s Book of Job. There are great musicians performing alongside with me. A wonderful singer out on the scene from Korea, Songyi Jeon, great guitarist, Jeff Miles, Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums (where did this guy… Continue reading Dan Loomis: Jobs Trials
Listen Here
You can check out some of my music here: Track 1: Coming Home is a piece I wrote for my first recording “Soulmates” 2001 Track 2: Not Much Of A Dog is from my third recording “Imagination:The Music From Joe Raposo” 2008 Track 3: Facsar is an excerpt from a composition by Luciano Berio. I… Continue reading Listen Here
Ten Days Till Carnegie Hall
I still can’t believe that in 10 days I will be on stage at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall singing. Ok, I have been blessed before and I have sung at Carnegie Hall in 2015 and 2014 but you see, it still blows me away every time I think about it. I have had my… Continue reading Ten Days Till Carnegie Hall
2016 Fear Less
Here I am writing my first blog entry of 2016. I always hesitate to write anything because I often end up not completing the post or deciding in the end it isn’t worth publishing. I confess, I am a fearful person. For as long as I can remember, I was always the smallest, and always… Continue reading 2016 Fear Less
My First Video
Ok, I did it. I made my first video. This is a big deal for me since I haven’t ever posted a video of myself let alone one of me playing the piano. For those who do not know, I was a classical pianist before I devoted my time to singing. I took a long… Continue reading My First Video
Happy New Year
Hello 2016! I have big plans for you 2016. I am going to be fearless. That’s my mantra for this year. Fearless. Stay tuned!
Mark Murphy (b. March 14, 1932 – d. October 22, 2015)
I am saying goodbye to the great jazz vocalist, Mark Murphy. Mark passed away today. Mark Murphy was the first vocalist that I heard who had a unique sound. A freedom in his voice that really inspired me to find that freedom in myself. Many years ago, I attended a masterclass Mark was conducting at… Continue reading Mark Murphy (b. March 14, 1932 – d. October 22, 2015)
I Am Playing Carnegie Hall!
The title says it all folks. I am playing Carnegie Hall on March 25th, 8:00pm at the Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. Can I tell you that I’m excited? I am excited!! I hope you buy a ticket cause it’s going to be a blast! See you in two weeks! Buy tickets here