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Help Carla Fight Parkinson's - GoFundMeEvery donation enables me to add another piece to this complex PD puzzle. I hope to reach my GoFundMe goal as I continue to explore all avenues I can to control my symptoms, and get to the root of this mysterious condition. At recent performances, it was wonderful to see so many of you. And no, I have not added “Shaking The Blues Away” to my repertoire -- not yet. :) I am grateful that Parkinson’s has not stolen my voice ( and I hope it never does! ) as I plan on performing with the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra into the future, and continue to lend my voice to the RSJO's wondrous music, which has brightened so many lives. Some of you have inquired about my eye-opening journey as I try to peel back another layer of the Parkinson’s conundrum. I feel like I’m just beginning to scratch the surface of what is known and available - research, theories, therapies, diets, herbs, physical exercise, what may have contributed to my condition, and much more. It is quite overwhelming. But I do have hope as I attempt to leave no stone unturned in my quest. Am I Grateful? “Absolutely, Positively, and How!” to quote a well-known 1920s song title. I hope you will consider contributing to my GoFundMe Campaign. I am deeply moved by your generosity. Please share this message with anyone who may like to contribute to my campaign! Help Carla Fight Parkinson'sOr send check to: Carla Normand P.O. Box 750663 Petaluma, CA 94975 |
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Neely and his talented crew of vocalists and soloists are dedicated to preserving and performing the music from that artistic renaissance through their live performances and CDs. Neely and his players are elegantly spotlighted on each song, and their thrilling solos make
- The Gatsby Summer Afternoon featuring a Roaring Twenties Theme and includes numerous Charlestons, Foxtrots and lovely dance troop The Decobelles.
- The Art Deco Preservation Ball featuring Vintage 1930s and early '40s Swing
Don Neely's Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
"Lovingly and precisely recaptures the sound in an irrepressible, irresistible style ... Neely deserves a - San Francisco Chronicle |
"perfect in capturing the full essence of the past ... the band plays with an effervescence ... Neely' s group really has the sound down pat ... Carla Normand' s voice is akin to singers of that period - Leah Ray, Helen Rowland and Annette Hanshaw as examples. Normand is really the find." - Rapport, Contemporary guide to Books Art & Entertainment, Los Angeles | "Capturing the feeling, phrasing and intonation of bands that recorded over fifty years ago is not easy, as is proven constantly by contemporary ensemble that try. But the R.S.J.O. is more successful and versatile ... placing its primary emphasis on the spirit of the originals, not on slavish, note-for-note accuracy." - John S. Wilson |
"...Normand is a bright, sure pitched gem of a voice...is the band's perfect singer (with her Depression-era inflections) She sings Ruth Etting better than Etting; and there are touches of Libby Holman, Mildred Bailey, Annette Hanshaw and Ethel Waters in Normand' s voice, too.Her years of working with the Royal Society band have taught her how to sing within an instrumental ensemble, not merely in front or 'on top. of' an accompanying group." - Phillip Elwood, Jazz Critic San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Examiner | "...the whole idea soars when Normand steps to the mike and, in her lithe voice, sings "Get Out and Get Under The Moon" (which is so Etting-ish it's spooky)" - Gerald Nachman San Francisco Chronicle "Carla Normand has a warm, rich voice and sings in a boldly confident style ... all of which she delivers with awareness of the lyrics and the nuances of the composer' s craft." - Jazz Journal International, Great Britain | |||
Carla Normand - Vocalist Songs: Pennies From Heaven with Royal Society Jazz Orchestra Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now with Royal Society Jazz Orchestra The Very Thought Of You with Royal Society Jazz Orchestra Soft Lights And Sweet Music with Royal Society Jazz Sextet |
We invite you to experience the scintillating sounds of 1920s Jazz and Big Band Swing