Amanda Ruzza's Blog!

Check out this cool review of my record on SaxShed.com!

This is a beautiful review of my album written by this website for saxophonists called saxshed.com. I feel super honored, as I’m such a saxophone fan :)

Click on the picture to see the full review!

CD Release Show @ the Zinc Bar!

Thank you so much to all the people who came to my New York CD Release show, brought a beautiful energy to the Zinc Bar, and supported the music. No words can describe how happy I felt. YAY! 

Also, I wanted to thank these amazing human beings who have been believing in my music and made this show happen: 

- Mauricio Zottarelli: co-producer and drummer

- Chris Stover: trombonist, composer and arranger

- Mamiko Watanabe: pianist, composer and arranger

- Alex Nolan: incredible guitarrist

- Lucas Pino: saxophone virtuoso

- Camila Meza: amazing vocalist, guitarist and composer

- Matt Graff: music engineer and drum virtuoso

- Chris di Girolamo: press optimistic and motivator

- Niv Rozenberg: photographer

- Joseph Eulo: videographer

- Eric Nemeyer: music marketing expert and flyer designer

Plus, special thanks to the coolest Zinc people:

Alex Kaye, Inna, Muhammad, Ansel and all the rest of the staff!

Love,

Amanda :)

*** More pictures coming soon!

‘This Is What Happened’ on Jazz Times Magazine!

Thank you to Jazz Times Magazine for such a beautiful review :)

My CD Release Show on May 22nd @ the Zinc Bar!

Years ago, I left Brazil with a dream to come to New York and play music. After taking a few detours, having a few adventures and making friends while exploring new music and places…This Is What Happened!

On Tuesday, May 22nd, I’d like to tell you the story through my music. I’ll be performing a CD release show of my debut record, “This Is What Happened.” I’d love to see you then!

Featuring:

Mauricio Zottarelli - Drums

Alex Nolan - Guitar

Mamiko Watanabe - Piano

Chris Stover - Trombone

Lucas Pino - Tenor & Soprano Sax

…yours truly…on bass :)

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Special Guests:

David Binney - Alto + Soprano Sax

Camila Meza - Guitar + Vocals

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The Zinc Bar is located at 82 W3rd St, between Sullivan and Thompson.

Today, I was featured on the first page of one of Brazil’s biggest web portals, ig.com.br.

Click on the picture and check it out!