A New “Amazing Grace” for Soulful Times and Healing Events
Flugelhorn and Native American flute soothe and uplift in this exclusively-digital release of the timeless Christian hymn, by Jeff Oster and Ann Licater.
San Francisco, CA, January 27, 2010 --(PR.com)-- San Francisco-based musicians Ann Licater and Jeff Oster recently collaborated to create a completely new rendition of one of the world’s best-known songs. Unclassifiable as either Jazz, World, Christian or New Age music exactly, the track is finding a wide audience by DJs and consumers during its release as a 99-cent digital download exclusively on CDBaby.com, iTunes.com, and Amazon.com.
Licater explains, “Jeff (Oster) and I were originally inspired to create this rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ for consideration in the 2009 presidential inauguration; to us the Native American flute represented the heart of the people and the Flugelhorn really conveyed the honor and heraldry of the occasion.”
The song stayed in the artists’ hearts and minds all year long, seeming to beckon for a release date. Although the musicians are both working on producing their next albums, they felt compelled to share the song with the world this year, rather than hold it for inclusion on future albums. The duo intends to employ a completely online “green marketing” approach to promoting the track, hoping fans will love it enough to pass it on to family and friends.
Jeff and Ann began their collaboration in 2007, when they noticed each other's music being reported by broadcasters worldwide. Tracks such as "Saturn Calling" (Oster’s tribute to N.A.S.A.) and "Following the Call" (Licater’s title track about pursuing artistic dreams) were being played back-to-back and in the same programming schedules on internet radio stations around the globe.
When they eventually met on MySpace and discovered they both live in the San Francisco Bay Area, their real-time collaboration began. Their curiosity prompted them to explore the question "Flugelhorn with Native American Flute…why not?"
Their music styles, although divergent, have a connection of spirit through a common improvisational nature of playing. In fact, the arrangement of “Amazing Grace” emerged during improve in their initial joint concert, immediately striking them both as a meaningful musical gift.
Their digital release of “Amazing Grace” is being promoted to radio by KDM Promotions. Both Ann and Jeff’s music is heard on NPR stations on shows like “Echoes” and "Hearts of Space," as well as on cable and internet radio stations worldwide.
About the Artists:
Ann Licater is a Native American and World Flutist. She is a former student of R. Carlos Nakai, a recording artist, featured performer at the World Flute Fest at Carnegie Hall, and a San Jose Chamber Orchestra soloist as a world flutist. She facilitates healing workshops for Kaiser Permanante Wellness Centers and holds an M.L.A. in Spirituality. Her CD "Following the Call," solo wood and clay flute music was nominated "Best Native American Album" and "Top Twelve Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" of 2007 in the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. Ann's music is heard on NPR stations on the "Hearts of Space" syndicated show as well as on cable and radio stations world-wide. www.annlicater.com
Jeff Oster has been a Trumpet and Flugelhorn player for over 40 years. His music is described as "Miles Davis meets Enya." Jeff's albums "Released" and "True" each won "Album of the Year" by broadcasters who report their playlists to New Age Reporter in the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. Jeff has collaborated with NASA and JPL to create music using radio transmissions of aural recordings from space. These can be heard on "Saturn Calling" from the award-winning "True" release. Oster's music is produced by Will Ackerman, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and founder of Windham Hill Records. Jeff's music can be heard on NPR stations including "Echoes" syndicated program, as well as on cable, satellite and radio stations world-wide. www.jeffoster.com
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Licater explains, “Jeff (Oster) and I were originally inspired to create this rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ for consideration in the 2009 presidential inauguration; to us the Native American flute represented the heart of the people and the Flugelhorn really conveyed the honor and heraldry of the occasion.”
The song stayed in the artists’ hearts and minds all year long, seeming to beckon for a release date. Although the musicians are both working on producing their next albums, they felt compelled to share the song with the world this year, rather than hold it for inclusion on future albums. The duo intends to employ a completely online “green marketing” approach to promoting the track, hoping fans will love it enough to pass it on to family and friends.
Jeff and Ann began their collaboration in 2007, when they noticed each other's music being reported by broadcasters worldwide. Tracks such as "Saturn Calling" (Oster’s tribute to N.A.S.A.) and "Following the Call" (Licater’s title track about pursuing artistic dreams) were being played back-to-back and in the same programming schedules on internet radio stations around the globe.
When they eventually met on MySpace and discovered they both live in the San Francisco Bay Area, their real-time collaboration began. Their curiosity prompted them to explore the question "Flugelhorn with Native American Flute…why not?"
Their music styles, although divergent, have a connection of spirit through a common improvisational nature of playing. In fact, the arrangement of “Amazing Grace” emerged during improve in their initial joint concert, immediately striking them both as a meaningful musical gift.
Their digital release of “Amazing Grace” is being promoted to radio by KDM Promotions. Both Ann and Jeff’s music is heard on NPR stations on shows like “Echoes” and "Hearts of Space," as well as on cable and internet radio stations worldwide.
About the Artists:
Ann Licater is a Native American and World Flutist. She is a former student of R. Carlos Nakai, a recording artist, featured performer at the World Flute Fest at Carnegie Hall, and a San Jose Chamber Orchestra soloist as a world flutist. She facilitates healing workshops for Kaiser Permanante Wellness Centers and holds an M.L.A. in Spirituality. Her CD "Following the Call," solo wood and clay flute music was nominated "Best Native American Album" and "Top Twelve Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" of 2007 in the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. Ann's music is heard on NPR stations on the "Hearts of Space" syndicated show as well as on cable and radio stations world-wide. www.annlicater.com
Jeff Oster has been a Trumpet and Flugelhorn player for over 40 years. His music is described as "Miles Davis meets Enya." Jeff's albums "Released" and "True" each won "Album of the Year" by broadcasters who report their playlists to New Age Reporter in the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. Jeff has collaborated with NASA and JPL to create music using radio transmissions of aural recordings from space. These can be heard on "Saturn Calling" from the award-winning "True" release. Oster's music is produced by Will Ackerman, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and founder of Windham Hill Records. Jeff's music can be heard on NPR stations including "Echoes" syndicated program, as well as on cable, satellite and radio stations world-wide. www.jeffoster.com
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