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Live At the Speakeasy In a "reformed" real Speakeasy Patrice explores The music of Duke Ellington with just a Steinway piano: In a Sentimental mood.

ITS A PROCESS On the day of the show, the soundcheck is the most important thing and the last opportunity to prepare yourself for the performance. The Musicians and the Singer get a chance to fine-tune the musical pieces and the arrangements. The process of turning music on paper to a wonderful sonic experience is taking one step closer to becoming a magical moment.

The original co-composer of the hit song Forget Me Nots demonstrate the original bassline . That's the way it should be played!

"ITS A PROCESS..." Amazing sight reading talented musicians make the first practice sound amazing. Working without the singer allows the Musicians to embrace the music and explore the arrangements.The process of turning music on paper to a wonderful sonic experience is taking place and you are witnessing each step as they occur.

"ITS A PROCESS..." On the day of the show, the soundcheck is a moment in time that allows a last breath of total freedom and discovery. One performer’s creativity set free stimulates another and you get something special , just being in the moment the artists will let his soul in the open for a few to see. The Percussionist HAD to play along!

"ITS A PROCESS..." Showtime ! Its a magical moment when the Singer is still surprised and amazed by the performance of the Musician . It makes him free and makes him sound better . The Artist gets challenged by another artist and we get a special moment in time. You just had to be there! Jubilant Sykes sings Lennon/McCartney "Yesterday" Broad Stage Santa Monica November 2008 A film Produced and Directed by Thianar Gomis