Bassist and composer Amanda Ruzza’s official blog!Tumblr (3.0; @amandaruzza)http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6d1cbfe8dbafb2910b1258c9db531b15/tumblr_mmjevcnQiF1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Playing at Lincoln Center tonight with the Brooklyn-Manila Project.</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/50016358119http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/50016358119Thu, 09 May 2013 11:33:07 -0400DeoroBrooklyn ManilaLincoln CenterWaway SawayDanceTap DancerWorld MusicPhilippinesDave EggarChuck PalmerCelloBassMXRDunlop<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/763d49659c9445c0dc86f612dcbdf75d/tumblr_mmacvqf97d1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The great Brazilian saxophonist and composer <b>Sérgio Galvão</b> gave me the best gift I’ve could have ever had. He wrote this song for me - what a honor!<br/></p><p>Tonight, this composition will be premiered at the Blue Note, during my group’s performance. </p> <p>I’d love to see all my New York friends there! ☺</p> <p><b><i>Amanda Ruzza Group:<b></b><i></i> <p>Amanda Ruzza - bass </p> <p>Mamiko Watanabe - piano </p> <p>Alex Nolan - guitar</p> <p>Chris Stover - trombone</p> <p>Ben Flocks - sax </p> <p>Mauricio Zottarelli - drums </p></i></b></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49611017565http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49611017565Sat, 04 May 2013 14:31:06 -0400felling gratefulBlue Note New YorkJazznot so jazzsambaoriginal musicMandruzza<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c4854308e0ad3a30101381d1f06f3e3/tumblr_mmadv4mrDp1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/68f3ffedef8574784df0b60c39ba82b9/tumblr_mmadv4mrDp1r9fwjzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This morning’s <b>Brooklyn Manila Project </b>concert at Lincoln Center was amazing.<br/> Here are some pictures from soundcheck :)<br/> Looking forward to the next show on Thursday, May 9!</p> <a href="http://atrium.lincolncenter.org/index.php/atrium-2013-brooklyn-manila-project-mtas">http://atrium.lincolncenter.org/index.php/atrium-2013-brooklyn-manila-project-mtas</a>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49611000560http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49611000560Sat, 04 May 2013 14:30:53 -0400david eggarchuck palmerlincoln centerDEOROWaway SawayNiko MacaWorld Music<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4ec7e1bdc4a0e0f4f3f565ab178a5d5a/tumblr_mlzqcgwOqr1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49258066025http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49258066025Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:01:24 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f2a5a798e96f5c841bcf6542b4a48c5f/tumblr_miqnkqvQSR1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7229b7242a0cc274c17442666d603d19/tumblr_miqnkqvQSR1r9fwjzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a50793cc8de9ad3f1a6d032fa20d9da8/tumblr_miqnkqvQSR1r9fwjzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <p>Here are more pictures from my group’s gig at the Blue Note this past February.</p> <p><span><strong>Amanda Ruzza Group :</strong></span></p> <ul><li>Amanda Ruzza - bass</li> <li>Kenny Grohowski - drums</li> <li>Alex Nolan - guitar</li> <li>Mamiko Watanabe - piano</li> <li>Chris Stover - trombone</li> <li>Ben Flocks - saxophone</li> </ul><div></div>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49174245053http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49174245053Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:27:29 -0400Kenny Grohowskialex nolanchris stoverben flocksMamiko Watanabeblue noteSouth American groovesSouth American JazzFunkfunk basslive music photography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/883bd99f55a077e45c3d9094615a2cc8/tumblr_mlvgdhn8cy1r9fwjzo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/43f2512ea58a591afba05b3b2b0aafda/tumblr_mlvgdhn8cy1r9fwjzo2_500.png"/><br/> Featured in the New York Times!<br/><br/> <p>I’m excited to be playing this cool gig tonight, at the Blue Note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/26/arts/music/jazz-listings-for-april-26-may-2.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y&_r=1&pagewanted=all&" target="_blank"><strong><em>‘In the Spirit of Miles, Beyond the Cellar Door,’</em></strong> </a>with…</p> <ul><li>Jason Miles (keys)</li> <li>Ingrid Jensen (trumpet)</li> <li>Jay Rodríguez (sax)</li> <li>Amanda Ruzza (bass)</li> <li>Will Calhoun (drums)</li> </ul>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49006974886http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/49006974886Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:19:26 -0400Blue NoteMIles DavisJason MilesIngrid JensenWill CalhounJay RodriguezFukfunk bassInterview To Girl Guitar Magazine: Check out my interview to Girl Guitar Magazine: http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/48860766963http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/48860766963Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:48:44 -0400girl guitar magazinefemale musiciansbrazilmusic in brazilalex nolanallison millerjill sobuleSérgio Galvãostudio bass recordingsmusica sertanejaguitarNew York Musiciansnew york female musicians<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ad258e69177f27a2eeedc02cf57b4e5/tumblr_mlkv2oEBaL1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>With a Lathon Bass Wear T-Shirt, picture by Erika Kapin.</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/48485634040http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/48485634040Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:32:00 -0400Erika KapinLathon Bass WearBass T-ShirtBlue NoteGrooveBasBass Player<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8ea9e2a2fbd6f32534050a42fca1a27e/tumblr_mjxwxuAzjM1r9fwjzo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Check out my interview to this awesome drum podcast called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/900-Seconds/448429688545864?fref=ts" target="_blank">900 seconds</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/district-drum-company/2013/03/24/amanda-ruzza-march-24th-at-11-am-est">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/district-drum-company/2013/03/24/amanda-ruzza-march-24th-at-11-am-est</a></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/47108002635http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/47108002635Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:19:30 -0400900 SecondsDrummersPodcastRadio ShowGroovedrum podcast<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b5bad01d5783ce7966aec54b8d96740/tumblr_mkdwct2jAA1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>With Leni Stern and Alioune Faye at Rockwood Music Hall.</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/46522945997http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/46522945997Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:56:16 -0400Leni SternAlioune FayeAfrican MusicAfrican JazzBluesMaliSmoke No FireRockwood Music Halloriginal musicNew York Musiciansnew york female musicians<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/50b6416c89d1d8b8b275755d190817fe/tumblr_mk1cqneTZH1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2cfca693e85df0004f5c47b7c11e76d1/tumblr_mk1cqneTZH1r9fwjzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Another dance music album done at <em>‘Bass Hit Studios,’</em> with maestro 4Mula!</strong></p> <p>Gear used:</p> <p><em>MXR Phase 100</em></p> <p><em>MXR Stereo Chorus</em></p> <p><em>MXR Bass Octave Deluxe</em></p> <p><em>MXR Bass Fuzz</em></p> <p><em>MXR Carbon Copy</em></p> <p><em>MXR Bass Envelope Filter</em></p> <p><em>MXR Volume Pedal</em></p> <p><em>Pink Cables</em></p> <p><em>Pink Socks</em></p> <p><em>Ken Smith Bass</em></p> <p><em>GruvGear FretWraps</em></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45956626350http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45956626350Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:18:00 -0400funkMXRDunlopgruvgearKen Smith BassesSimone Giuliani4Mulafunk bassSynth BassgrooveNew York Session MusicianNew York StudioDaFunkanalog pedalsAnalog is always betterItalian musicians<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8ac15bbd85823619cf9a802a471c330c/tumblr_mjxoji3iYA1r9fwjzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Alex Nolan, Mauricio Zottarelli and Ben Flocks hanging in between sets<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4664f3fc86b5f63fa06e0a00ba11b2ad/tumblr_mjxoji3iYA1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>“Long Island Winter Jazz Festival”</strong></p> <p>We had a blast this past Sunday, playing at the Duckwalk Vineyards for the Long Island Winter Jazz Festival.</p> <p>Jazz, wine, cheese and chocolate…So fun!</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45797800729http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45797800729Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:46:15 -0400alex nolanAmanda RuzzaMauricio Zottarelliben flocksAmanda Ruzza GroupLong Island Winter Jazz FestivalDuckwalk Vineyardsjazzlatin jazzFunkfunk bassoriginal musicThis is what happenedfemale bass player<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cf237e29db0bf7ff602fbf58239adbe8/tumblr_mjhdivAXIq1r9fwjzo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3bc799265b735011113ba383eb50d60a/tumblr_mjhdivAXIq1r9fwjzo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Amanda Ruzza Group live at the Long Island Winterfest:</strong></p> <p>Amanda Ruzza - bass</p> <p>Ben Flocks - sax</p> <p>Alex Nolan - guitar</p> <p>Mauricio Zottarelli - drums</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45343219471http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45343219471Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:01:02 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/705007a50c67777aa92e69847d336d95/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/80e042e492551490f587d6bb16ef6f14/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cdb49a4a6ff0ee36bd096689352a1a28/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fd633a3c82693eaf04f9799d420e5a84/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/843ba08e264bec43f3d3cf9446e40a12/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5ec12617a80493cb054c9fd670977a4f/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6dd98b389a879cb1cf216b27874515a/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0e8a7ec38da32222468347085f5f2864/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4c66c655a96ca30edd00e8cd82926d67/tumblr_miqnvdBWt21r9fwjzo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Photo by Erika Kapin<br/><br/> <p>“Amanda Ruzza Group Live at the Blue Note”</p> <p>Here are some pictures from my group’s gig live at the Blue Note, this past February. What a fun show!</p> <p>And thank you so much to <a href="http://www.erikakapin.com/">Erika Kapin</a> for the amazing photos :)</p> <p>Beijos,</p> <p>Amanda :)</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45108258180http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/45108258180Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:43:31 -0400Amanda RuzzaAmanda Ruzza GroupThis is what happenedBen FlocksAlex NolanKenny Grohowskichris stoverMamiko WatanabeErika Kapin<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mpQRlJ4wwDc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0#t=2m47s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>“NAMM SHOW #8”</strong></p> <p>Check out these cool NAMM Show pictures published by Bass Musician Magazine…</p> <p><a href="http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2013/03/bass-musician-magazine-namm-2013-photos-part-2/" target="_blank"><img alt="image" height="693" src="http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ricenbeans27/Screenshot2013-03-04at122408PM.png" width="536"/></a></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/44629543417http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/44629543417Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:01:23 -0500NAMM 2013bass musician magazinealex nolanMauricio Zottarelligruvgearoriginal musicanaheimanaheim convention centerfunk bass<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d16fcff6c791f601c6411469e91cdda/tumblr_mj5drfViAf1r9fwjzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Playing this super cool gig tonight, and then every first Monday of the month.</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/44550281381http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/44550281381Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:57:22 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PAwlhL66DBg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>“Tiago Machado & aFamília, live from NYC”</strong></p> <p>It’s always such an honor to be the bassist of this band, especially as its bandleader happens to be a great bass player! </p> <p><img height="97" src="http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ricenbeans27/Screenshot2013-03-04at122922PM.png" width="534"/></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/44549396615http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/44549396615Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:40:30 -0500Tiago MachadoSamba rockSOB'sSararáfunk bassGrooveMusicNew York Musicians<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tjaLb0IURPs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>“Playing with Jill Sobule in Philadelphia”</strong></p> <p>Jill Sobule and Dinah Shore Jr.</p> <p>- Alex Nolan (guitar)</p> <p>- Amanda Ruzza (bass)</p> <p>- Allison Miller (drums)</p> <p>Live @ Tin Angel in Philadelphia, PA on February 17, 2013.</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ricenbeans27/8cf157be-8e23-42ca-8c03-67fd196ed18b.jpg"/></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/43911033615http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/43911033615Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:57:00 -0500jill sobulesinger songwriterAlex Nolan Guitaralex nolanallison millerallison miller drumsTin Angeloriginal musicrock n' rollfemale musicians<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b7efce4574d2e5151128d6caa9759d6e/tumblr_mihkurYWOs1r9fwjzo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>“Amanda Ruzza Group featured on <a href="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/02/17/amanda-ruzza-group-melancia/" target="_blank">NoTreble.com</a>”</strong></p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/43510482760http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/43510482760Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:36:11 -0500Bass WebsiteNoTrebleMelanciaRique Pantojabrazilian jazzbrazilian musicBrazilian Bass Player in the United Statesfemale bass playersambafunkgrooveMauricio ZottarelliMamiko Watanabealex nolanben flocks<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xYNzyScXPBQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>“2013 NAMM Show #7”</strong></p> <p>Mauricio Zottarelli, killing it at Soultone!</p>http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/43079367042http://amandaruzza.tumblr.com/post/43079367042Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:32:35 -0500NAMM 2013Mauricio Zottarellisoultonesoultone artistAmanda Ruzzaalex nolan