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Lucky Chops
Lucky Chops is a band from New York City, which formed in 2006 and has performed professionally since 2014. They achieved prominence through performances on the New York City Subway which were filmed and shared on the internet. History The band was founded in 2006 at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School by sousaphone player Raphael Buyo along with trombonist Josh Holcomb and saxophonist and clarinetist Daro Behroozi. The band was originally formed for a parade of Filipino culture that Buyo wanted to participate in; after that they began busking on street corners and in subway stations. During their time at college, they decided to take their band to a professional level. The name "Lucky Chops" was proposed by the band's original trumpet player, Daniel Rutkowski, during a word-association brainstorming session and refers to the fact that all of the players' primary instruments (except the drums) are wind instruments. Their early music was mainly covers and mash-ups of other songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics, and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. With an estimated population in 2024 of 8,478,072 distributed over , the city is the most densely populated major city in the United States. New York City has more than double the population of Los Angeles, the nation's second-most populous city. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City Subway
The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system in New York City serving the New York City boroughs, boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. It is owned by the government of New York City and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, an affiliate agency of the Government of New York (state), state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Opened on October 27, 1904, the New York City Subway is one of the world's oldest public transit systems, one of the most-used, and the one with the second-most stations after the Beijing Subway, with New York City Subway stations, 472 stations in operation (423, if stations connected by transfers are counted as single stations). The system has operated 24/7 service every day of the year throughout most of its history, barring emergencies and disasters. By annual ridership, the New York City Subway is the busiest rapid transit system in both the Western Hemisphere and the Western world, as well as the List of m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiorello H
Fiorello may refer to: *'' Fiorello!'', a Broadway musical * ''Fiorello!'' (album), a 1960 album by Oscar Peterson * Rosario Fiorello, also known as simply ''Fiorello'', Italian singer and TV host * Giuseppe Fiorello (born 1969), Italian actor of the cinema and television * Vinnie Fiorello (born 1974), American drummer, lyricist and a founding member of the ska punk band Less Than Jake * Fiorello H. La Guardia, former mayor of New York City * Fiorello Giraud (1870–1928), Italian operatic tenor *''Fiorello I'' and ''Fiorello II'', thoroughbred showjumpers ridden by Raimondo D'Inzeo {{disambig, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sousaphone
The sousaphone ( ) is a brass musical instrument in the tuba family. Created around 1893 by J.W. Pepper & Son, J. W. Pepper at the direction of American bandleader John Philip Sousa (after whom the instrument was then named), it was designed to be easier to play than the concert tuba while standing or marching, as well as to carry the sound of the instrument above the heads of the band. Like the tuba, sound is produced by moving air past the lips, causing them to vibrate or "buzz" into a large cupped Mouthpiece (brass), mouthpiece. Unlike the tuba, the instrument is bent in a circle to fit around the body of the musician; it ends in a large, flaring bell that is pointed forward, projecting the sound ahead of the player. Because of the ease of carrying and the direction of sound, it is widely employed in marching bands, as well as various other musical genres. Sousaphones were originally made of brass. Beginning in the mid-20th century, some sousaphones have also been made of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funkytown
"Funkytown" is a song by American disco-funk group Lipps Inc., written and produced by Steven Greenberg and released by Casablanca Records in March 1980 as the second single from the group's debut studio album, '' Mouth to Mouth'' (1979). The track was met with immediate commercial success, reaching number one on various record charts in different countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, West Germany and on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It quickly became the group's signature song, selling over eight million copies worldwide and becoming their most successful song. Composition and lyrics Sung by Lipps Inc.'s lead vocalist Cynthia Johnson, the tune features the narrator pining for a metaphorical place that will "keep me movin', keep me groovin' with some energy", while Lipps Inc. members were dreaming of relocating from Minneapolis to New York City. The song is in time with a key of C major. Chart performance In the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Got You (I Feel Good)
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" is a song by the American singer James Brown. First recorded for the 1964 album '' Out of Sight'' and then released in an alternate take as a single in 1965 and included on the compilation album of the same name, it was his highest-charting song on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and is arguably his best-known recording. In 2013, the 1965 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Description "I Got You (I Feel Good)" is a twelve-bar blues with a brass-heavy instrumental arrangement similar to James Brown's previous hit, " Papa's Got a Brand New Bag". It also features the same emphasis "on the one" (i.e. the first beat of the measure) that characterizes Brown's developing funk style. The lyrics have Brown exulting in how good he feels ("nice, like sugar and spice") now that he has the one he loves, his vocals punctuated by screams and shouts. The song includes an alto sax solo by Maceo Parker. Precursors "I Got You (I Feel Good)" developed from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Pellegrino
Leonardo Antonio Pellegrino, also known as Leo P, is an American baritone saxophonist from Pittsburgh who is based in New York City. He is a member of the "brass house" band Too Many Zooz and former member of the Lucky Chops brass band. He is known for his energetic dancing that he performs while playing, often in public areas. Early life and education He was born June 3, 1991, in the city of Pittsburgh. He is the youngest son of accordionist and composer Stephen Pellegrino. Pellegrino graduated from city schools — Pittsburgh Liberty Elementary School (K-5) and Rogers Middle School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA). He got his degree at the Manhattan School of Music in 2013. While at the Manhattan School of Music, Pellegrino recorded with its Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra.Yanow, Scott (July 2014) "Manhattan School Of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra with Bobby Sanabria – Qué Viva Harlem!". ''Down Beat''. p. 69. Scott Yanow's review of the album noted "Pellegrino's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grace Kelly (musician)
Grace Kelly (born Grace Chung; May 15, 1992) is an American jazz musician, composer, and arranger. Kelly has produced and released recordings of her own, scored soundtracks, and tours with her band. She was named one of Glamour (magazine), ''Glamour'' magazine's Top 10 College Women in 2011; and she has been featured on CNN.com and on the NPR radio shows ''Piano Jazz'' with both Marian McPartland and Jon Weber (musician), Jon Weber, as well as on WBGO, WBGO's ''JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater''. Working professionally since she was a preteen, Kelly was dubbed a prodigy in the jazz world. In 2014, Kelly worked with the producer Stewart Levine on her Extended play, EP, ''Working for the Dreamers'', which was released in September of that year. She was featured in the December 2015 issue of ''Vanity Fair (magazine), Vanity Fair'' as a significant millennial in the jazz world. Kelly was named "Rising Star – Alto Saxophone" in ''DownBeat''s 2016 Critics Poll. Her ''Trying to Figu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny Jain
Sunny Jain (born 1975) is an Indian American dhol player, drummer, and Indo jazz composer. He is recognized as a leading voice in the burgeoning movement of South Asian-American jazz musicians. His albums have received international acclaim for their "groundbreaking synthesis" (''Coda Magazine''), as he brings together the ancient sounds of his cultural heritage, jazz and a host of other sounds. Career Jain has performed/recorded with Kiran Ahluwalia, Asphalt Orchestra, Joey Baron, Kenny Barron, Marc Cary, Samir Chatterjee, DJ Rekha, Kyle Eastwood, Peter Gabriel, Grupo Fantasma, Norah Jones, Junoon, Andres Levin, Rudresh Mahanthappa, MarchFourth Marching Band, Q-Tip, Soul Rebels, Martha Wainwright, Kenny Wollesen, and Himanshu Suri. Jain has been a recipient of composition and performance grants from the Aaron Copland Music Fund, Chamber Music America, Meet the Composer, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, and globalFEST, and received the Arts International Award in both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Code
''Girl Code'' is an American comedy television series that premiered on MTV on April 23, 2013. It is a spin-off series to '' Guy Code''. The series features actresses, musicians, stand-up comics—plus a few men—who discuss the sisterhood that women share. It was announced on June 13, 2013, that the series had been renewed for a twenty-episode second season, which premiered on October 30, 2013. In April 2014, MTV announced the third season renewal of ''Girl Code'', which premiered on October 1, 2014. In August 2015, MTV premiered a spin-off talk show called ''Girl Code Live'' hosted by Awkwafina, Nessa, and Carly Aquilino. ''Girl Code'' was revived for Snapchat Discover by MTV on July 27, 2017, and a second Snap season premiered in March 2018. Cast * Alesha Renee * Alice Wetterlund * Andrew Schulz * Annie Lederman (Season 3–4) * April Rose (Season 1–2) * Awkwafina (Season 3–4) * Carly Aquilino * Charlamagne tha God * Chris Distefano * Clare Glomb * Emmah Bowers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Many Zooz
Too Many Zooz is an American music group based in New York City, consisting of Leo Pellegrino (baritone saxophone), Matt "Doe" Muirhead (trumpet), and David "King of Sludge" Parks (drums). Formation and viral fame Pellegrino and Muirhead met at the Manhattan School of Music, which they were both attending. Pellegrino and Parks had played together in Drumadics, a local busking band. Teaming up in mid-2013, the trio started busking together at various stations in the New York City Subway, playing a style they call "brass house". The trio defines it as a mix of jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, funk, EDM, and house music. Too Many Zooz gained fame when a video of one of their subway performances, recorded by a passerby at the Union Square station, went viral on YouTube in March 2014. Stage and studio Too Many Zooz recorded an EP, ''F NOTE'', in January 2014, which they sold at their busking performances. They went on to release three more EPs: ''Fanimals'' (2014), ''Brasshouse Volume 1: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Hooch
Moon Hooch is an American band from Brooklyn, New York, known for their dance-oriented percussion- and saxophone-based music. The band consists of saxophonists Wenzl McGowen and Michael Wilbur, and drummer Cyzon Griffin. The two woodwind players, along with original drummer James Muschler, met while attending The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, and got their start busking in New York City Subway stations. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2013 and peaked at number 9 on the ''Billboard'' Jazz Albums chart. Their second album ''This Is Cave Music'' was released on September 16, 2014. and reached number 5 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. History Early years The band first started busking in 2010, playing in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The band started out playing mostly jazz, but then moved to dance music after a better audience reception. Later, they decided to busk in the New York City Subway. In the process they were banned from the Bedf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
