Gaslight Productions
is both proud and pleased
to announce yet another addition to its
STABLE OF STARS
Whirled Music does truly World Music!
Originals, Jazz, Sambas, Klezmer, Everything!
is both proud and pleased
to announce yet another addition to its
STABLE OF STARS
Whirled Music does truly World Music!
Originals, Jazz, Sambas, Klezmer, Everything!
Ken Ulansey and Phyllis Chapell have been blending their instruments and voices together for over 15 years, recording in each other’s many projects, mixing influences, and broadening each other’s musical outlooks. As a duo, they draw from traditions as diverse as the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Brazil, Ireland, India and, of course, the American songbook. Their travels through most of these cultures lend an authenticity to their music that's wonderful and rare! When with their larger group--as big as a 12 piece band--these influences expand astronomically, creating a maelstrom of infectiously danceable rhythms.
Phyllis Chapell plays and sings songs from around the world. Her repertoire features songs in 12 languages from Brazil, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. Her 3-octave vocals are supported and complemented by her acoustic guitar, capturing the essence of musical styles from percussive Brazilian sambas and explosive flamenco to elegant folk, jazz, contemporary, and original ballads. She has been named one of the top 500 jazz vocalists of all time by Scott Yanow (Downbeat, Jazz Times, All Music Guide) in his new book, "The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide". The Inquirer raved, "Chapell is an elegant singer who will steal your heart away. She eludes all labels!"
Ken Ulansey, Penn Council for the Arts winner, plays alto and soprano sax and pennywhistle. He is a musical chameleon, having played contemporary classical music with Relache , jazz with his own award-winning band, Latin with Synthesis and Minas, and folk music with most of the area’s -- and even the nation’s -- leading songwriters. Besides leading his own wedding band (Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly!) that specializes in Swing, Motown, Klezmer, Latin, Pop, Zydeco and Oldies, Ken has toured extensively in Europe, Asia and the States, played on nearly 200 recordings, and worked in collaboration with dancers, film-makers, poets and storytellers. If all this is not enough, Ken has an MA in Clinical Psychology and has performed for three years at Cancer Treatments Centers of America.
Phyllis and Ken also perform for Gaslight as solo artists!
Please view Phyllis and Ken's incredible resumes by clicking here!
Emily Stiles
Phyllis and Ken also perform for Gaslight as solo artists!
Please view Phyllis and Ken's incredible resumes by clicking here!
I let my residents evaluate the entertainers on a form as well as tell me in person what they thought. Every evaluation I received marked Phyllis and Ken with excellence across the board in song selection, rapport with audience, courtesy, and overall quality of the performance. One stated that without exception Whirled Music was a wonderful entertainment and they hope to have them again soon.
Emily Stiles
Resident Services Director
Gwynedd Estates
August 31, 2015 Gwynedd Estates
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