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Natalia Zukerman 
Natalia Zukerman and Trina Hamlin live in May 2010 at Madison, WisconsinBackground information Born New York, New York Origin United States Genres Americana, blues, jazz, folk Occupations Singer-songwriter, Musician Instruments Guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro Years active 2000–present Labels Talisman Records (2001–present)
Weasel Records (2008–present)Associated acts Winterbloom Website www.nataliazukerman.com Natalia Zukerman is an American artist and musician raised in Manhattan, New York. She is the daughter of violist/conductor Pinchas Zukerman and flutist/writer Eugenia Zukerman, and the sister of opera singer Arianna Zukerman. With diverse influences that include Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Country and even Classical, Natalia Zukerman has been described by public radio as “an example of the finest Americana.”[citation needed]
“Natalia’s voice could send an orchid into bloom while her guitar playing can open a beer bottle with its teeth.” –New Yorker[1]
“a strutting brass band one minute, a sighing lover the next.” –The Boston Globe[2]
“a wise mix of rootsy styles from torch blues to country swing. If you’re a fan of Madeleine Peyroux, Bonnie Raitt or even Amy Winehouse, you’ll find stuff to connect with here.” –Philadelphia Daily News[3]Contents
About Natalia Zukerman
Zukerman's music is a cross-genre blend of blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk. The subject matter ranges from the whimsical to the metaphysical. Often she tells stories or relates personal observations about life and relationships, but her songs are not "confessional" in nature.[4] Her vocal style reflects strong jazz influences.[5]
Zukerman plays a variety of guitars including acoustic, electric, slide guitar, dobro, lap steel guitar and banjo, but primarily focuses on her Goodall acoustic guitar[6] and vintage 1938 Rickenbacker lap steel guitar. Her guitar playing is described as "fluid and smooth"[7] while she is also acclaimed for her dexterity and nimble fingers.[8]
Reflecting her varied musical roots, Zukerman cites Ma Rainey, Memphis Minnie, Bonnie Raitt, Erika Luckett, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and Ani DiFranco among her musical influences. Her first three albums were released on her own independent record label, Talisman Records. In 2008, she released her fourth album on Willy Porter's Weasel Records label.
Along with her work as singer, songwriter and guitarist, Zukerman is also an accomplished artist specializing in large format drawings and murals.
2010 - Gas Station Roses
Co-produced with Willy Porter, Zukerman’s new album “Gas Station Roses” exemplifies her electric, acoustic and lap steel guitar playing while featuring guest appearances by performers from many walks of independent music – including Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, Meghan Toohey (The Weepies), Adrianne Gonzalez (The Rescues), Todd Sickafoose (Ani Difranco), and Ray Bonneville. An album that is centred around the theme of seeing and being who you truly are, “Gas Station Roses” offers an array of sounds – everything from Rock anthem “As You Are” to Americana Blues lament “Gas Station Roses,” from NuGrass shuffle “Howard Hughes” to heartfelt love song “Always,” from Contemporary Pop song “Brooklyn” to pure undoctored Folk song “Little Bird.”
The album is due for release in March 2011, and some preorder packages include original paintings or prints of paintings by Natalia Zukerman, and a portion of proceeds will go to a New York environmental organization.
Zukerman recently announced, among her album release shows in the Spring of 2011, she will perform a series of dates with Janis Ian and Tom Paxton, not long after touring with Janis Ian in Japan. Additional album release shows will be with Garrison Starr, who sang on “Gas Station Roses.” [9]
Songs on “Gas Station Roses”
1. Brooklyn [3:17]
2. As You Are [4:29]
3. The Right Time [3:43]
4. Gas Station Roses [4:43]
5. Indiana [6:00]
6. Sorry Side of Town [3:19]
7. Howard Hughes [3:27]
8. Come Undone [4:20]
9. Always [3:52]
10. Little Bird [3:24]Guests Appearing on “Gas Station Roses”
- Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, and Adrianne Gonzalez (of The Rescues) – backup vocals
- Willy Porter – vocals, guitar and banjo
- Meghan Toohey (of The Weepies) – electric guitar
- Bryan Mir and Todd Sickafoose (Ani Difranco) – bass
- Dave Schoepke – drums
- Ray Bonneville – harmonica
- Sara Milonovich (Richard Shindell) – fiddle
- Aaron Gardner – tenor saxophone
Discography
Albums
- 2011 - Gas Station Roses
- 2008 - Brand New Frame
- 2006 - Only One
- 2003 - On A Clear Day
- 2001 - Mortal Child
Collaborations
- Winterbloom: Winter Traditions (2009)
(with Antje Duvekot, Meg Hutchinson, and Anne Heaton)
References
- ^ http://www.newyorker.com
- ^ http://www.boston.com
- ^ http://www.philly.com
- ^ Indie-Music.com - Natalia Zukerman ~ On a Clear Day
- ^ The Ectophiles' Guide to Good Music - Natalia Zukerman
- ^ http://meandthee.org/blog/txp/blogspot/100/quick-q-and-a-with-natalia-zukerman Quick Q&A With Natalia Zukerman
- ^ http://www.santacruzlive.com/ex/content/view/6550/107/
- ^ Denver - Music - Natalia Zukerman
- ^ Tour and date infos
External links
Categories:- 1975 births
- Living people
- Oberlin College alumni
- American composers
- American female singers
- American female guitarists
- American blues guitarists
- American blues singer-songwriters
- American folk guitarists
- American folk singers
- American jazz guitarists
- American jazz singers
- American jazz songwriters
- Female jazz guitarists
- Lesbian musicians
- LGBT musicians from the United States
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