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SPOTLIGHT -
LUBA MASON - Triangle
Actress and recording artist Luba Mason released her 4th solo album titled TRIANGLE, featuring a new intimate line-up never recorded before in the jazz world consisting of Luba’s rich vocal mastery, fueled by the legendary Joe Locke on Vibraphone and the brilliant James Genus on Bass. Recorded LIVE at the historic Power Station and produced by Renato Neto (Prince) and Luba Mason.
Her seamless segue from the New York stage to the Hollywood scene, gave her a chance to tackle dramatic roles in guest-starring parts on PERSON OF INTEREST, FOREVER, RAINES, LAW & ORDER, NYPD BLUE and NEW YORK UNDERCOVER. Fall of 2020 brings the premiere of the political horror film RED PILL which Luba costars in as the immigrant Emelia fighting not only for the country’s election but also her life.
Previously, Luba has released 3 critically–acclaimed albums: COLLAGE (PS Classics), KRAZY LOVE, (Sunnyside Records), Luba debuts her impressive songwriting skills executing a cool, Brazilian mood and in 2016 MIXTURA (Kobalt Music) trademarking a new musical genre having recorded alongside such jazz greats as Al Jarreau, Hubert Laws, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Haslip and Dori Caymmi.
KRAZY LOVE, “Exquisite, Seductive, Saudade.” - Sting
Tapped by 17 time Grammy Winner (and husband) Ruben Blades, Luba was a guest vocalist for his 2002 Grammy Award-winning CD MUNDO. Luba has toured the US and abroad and has been a featured performer at the PANAMA JAZZ FESTIVAL opening for Wayne Shorter, Danilo Perez and Chucho Valdez and has headlined the BRATISLAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL, HAVANA, CUBA’S 40TH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL as well as COSTA RICA’S INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL. In the U.S., she has performed sold out shows at YOSHI’S, BLUE NOTE, REGATTA BAR, DIZZY’S COCA COLA, BIRDLAND amongst others and most recently with her husband at RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL and JALC with Wynton Marsalis and his band.
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