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Amanda Brecker

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  • Genre: Folk / Jazz / Pop

    Location NEW YORK, New York, Un

    Profile Views: 74993

    Last Login: 6/17/2011

    Member Since 6/29/2008

    Record Label Area Azzurra- Universal Music International

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Amanda Brecker is a gifted singer/songwriter from New York City. She is the daughter of Brazilian pianist/singer Eliane Elias and the trumpeter Randy Brecker, two very prominent artists on the Jazz scene. Amanda's talent was notible at a very young age. When she was 8 years old, Amanda sang on Eliane Elias' album "Fantasia," interpreting Milton Nascimento's "Ponta de Areia", a performance that brought the composer to tears. Following the recording, Amanda performed live with Milton Nascimento in Paris when she was 9 years old. Prior to starting her solo career , she sang on several of Eliane Elias' albums and performed live with her mother on various occasions. In 2008, Amanda signed her first record deal with "Birds Records" in Japan and recorded and released her first album, "Here I Am." Shortly after, her composition "Novo Lugar" became the theme song on the Japanese Television Series, "Giants of Beauty. The album "Here I Am" received the "Gold Disc Award" by Swing Journal, Japan, and was the #1 Best selling Jazz Vocal CD in Japan in the Summer of 2008. Amanda also received the "Best New Talent Award 2008" by Swing Journal, "New Star International Prize" by ADLIB Awards 2008 and "2008 New Star Award" by Swing Journal (all in Japan). Amanda's second album, "Brazilian Passion," was released in Japan in 2009. This album is a blend of Brazilian and American music, which represents Amanda's background. Most of the songs on the album are influenced by Brazilian rhythms and features four of Amanda's original compositions. Amongst covers, the album includes special guest, Brazilian legend Ivan Lins, who sings on two of the tracks with Amanda. The CD "Brazilian Passion" received the Gold Disc Award by Swing Journal, Japan 2009. In November 2010, Amanda recorded a third album for Japan, which will be released through Universal Music. The album, produced by the Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Jesse Harris, is a tribute to James Taylor/Carole King. It will be released in Japan in the Spring in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Carole King's "Tapestry" album. Stay tuned for more updates!
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  • Germano sarli

     Hello! thanks for accepting me, I'm very flattered to be one of your friends wish you a wonderful life!

    28 days ago
  • Dr. Pamela Olson

     Greetings,


    Instead of vowing to honor and obey each other, we should swear to aid and abet each other.


    Human physiology does not direct all of its own functions; it is interdependent. It must be steadied by the physical presence of another. This is necessary for both physical and emotional health. In many ways, humans cannot be stable on their own—they require another to survive.


    If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.


    But whether it be dream or truth, to do well is what matters. If it be truth, for truth's sake. If not, then to gain friends for the time when we awaken.
    --Pedro Calderon de la Barca


    May all your storms be weathered,
    and all that is good get better.
    Pamela Olson, Friend

    2 months ago
  • Tim Cheatle

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    2 months ago
  • Marisa Lima

    ♥ ڿڰڿ ✿ ✿ ڿڰڿ ♥ Hello my dear, I wish that this Sunday is really special!
    Live it up and be happy!
    You deserve the best that life can offer ....
    Have a special morning, a wonderful afternoon and an evening hot and sexy!
    I'll be traveling on Sunday night or Monday morning for the parades of the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro, the "Marques de Sapucaí" ...
    I hope you can watch TV for International and enjoy one of the greatest shows on earth!!
    I feel a little nervous and very excited at the same time, it is a lot of responsibility, but I know everything will work out ....
    I hope that your week is as special as you ....., on Wednesday I'll be back ok, dont forget me .... please!
    Kisses, more kisses in your heart, my sweet baby ...♥ ڿڰڿ ✿ ✿ ڿڰڿ ♥

    ♥ Ma ♥

    3 months ago
  • Marisa Lima

     ♥ڿڰڿ✿ॐ✿ڿڰڿ♥ In Brazil we celebrate Valentine's Day on June 12.
    But in much of the world (such as USA, Italy and Canada), the date chosen is February 14, Valentine's Day (St. Valentine, for some, or Valentine's day for the Americans), a saint devoted to the idea oflove.
    According to legend, Emperor Claudius II was more interested in his army and in war than in family life, and he was convinced that the single, without wives or children, were better soldiers than married and they would not hesitate in battlefield.
    Both were true, that the emperor was so far as to dictate a law forbidding marriage. Saint Valentine, however, defied the emperor and continued to celebrate marriages in secret, to be discovered, arrested and executed.
    The cards we know today were first made ??around 1800 and some were very ornate and decorated with birds and flowers.
    Not all countries celebrate Valentine's Day as we do. In Italy, people do a great banquet on Feb. 14. In England, children sing songs to receive sweets and candies, fruit of his parents. And in Denmark, people send pressed flowers to each other, called "snowflakes."
    In Japan, the date was introduced in 1936 and the custom on this day is women presentearem their loved ones with boxes of chocolates. . But what really counts is the intent and there is no denying that life is a little sweeter with these declarations of love ...
    But here among us, every day is a day to say "I love you!"
    I believe in eternal love, those who follow us for life, like time and love to merge into a single element, making it immutable, indestructible.

    So, my angel, happy "Valentine's Day"............ I love you so much!!

    A passionate kiss in your heart, with acerteza that my heart is yours forever!

    "More than just kisses that proves love, but with words and gestures, attitudes which solidify in time" .........♥ڿڰڿ✿ॐ✿ڿڰڿ♥


    http://youtu.be/N_8cJo2fBW8

    3 months ago
  • Marisa Lima

     ♥ڿڰڿ✿ॐ✿ڿڰڿ♥
    Hello my sweetness.... came to Friday for all!
    Wishing you a day full of big surprises and a lot of joy ...
    That the sun that is within you shine so that everyone can illuminate that are on your side!
    Much Peace and Love Always!!!
    kisses in your heart

    ♥ڿڰڿ✿ॐ✿ڿڰڿ♥

    3 months ago
  • Marisa Lima

      ♥ •. ¸ ♥ ¸. • * '¨ `* •. ¸ ♥ ♥ ¸. • * ...
    Hi Sweetness, another Monday is comming, Bringing with it another week filled with prosperity and great achievements .....
    I wish you my sweeteness week of the completion of large projects and dreams, too!
    And we never forget That "Tomorrow, nobody used ... Can Be yours!."
    Sincerely and affectionate kiss in your heart my love ....
    Peace & Love: D

    ♥ •. ¸ ♥ ¸. • * '¨ `* •. ¸ ♥ ♥ ¸. • * ...

    3 months ago
  • Jepphe

     ; thanks for friendship  - "best friend" -  Amanda ..

    3 months ago
  • Marisa Lima

      இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ  இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இ   Sweetness, have a wonderfull day and a beautifull week my darling and thank you for your kindness, for his friendship and his gentle way of Being!
    you are wonderful ..
    Kisses for someone special , you ...
    Kisses in your heart!!!
    ~ Ma ~ڿڰۣڿڰۣڿڰۣڿڰ
    இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ  இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இڿڰۣ இ 

    3 months ago
  • Marisa Lima

     Hello sweetness Amanda, I Wish you a fabulous day & relaxing weekend!
    "If we're lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million
    realities." ....( Maya Angelou)
    Smooches..Peace Love & Light. Má, Hugs
    http://youtu.be/iu-rLA4POkI

    4 months ago
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