Paul Lieberman at Cornelia Street Cafe

"The New York premiere of saxophonist and flutist Paul Lieberman’s critically acclaimed “Ibeji”--Live! will take place this Wednesday, March 21 at the Cornelia Street Cafe.

The project looks at Brazilian music and American Jazz as twin children of Mother Africa, separated at birth, sent off to grow up in distant parts of the world, now reunited, and has been lauded, including the following:

--All About Jazz “12 Best Releases of 2011”
--Boston Phoenix “10 Boston Jazz Acts that Blew Through the Roof In 2011”
--2011 Nominee--Latin Jazz Corner “Best Brazilian Jazz CD” & “Best Latin Jazz Flutist”...

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"The New York premiere of saxophonist and flutist Paul Lieberman’s critically acclaimed “Ibeji”--Live! will take place this Wednesday, March 21 at the Cornelia Street Cafe.

The project looks at Brazilian music and American Jazz as twin children of Mother Africa, separated at birth, sent off to grow up in distant parts of the world, now reunited, and has been lauded, including the following:

--All About Jazz “12 Best Releases of 2011”
--Boston Phoenix “10 Boston Jazz Acts that Blew Through the Roof In 2011”
--2011 Nominee--Latin Jazz Corner “Best Brazilian Jazz CD” & “Best Latin Jazz Flutist”
--John Lennon Songwriting Competition Finalist

"...swinging...authentic...beautiful..."--Jazz Times
“A beautiful vibrant recording...I am glad I could be a part of it.” --Rufus Reid

With Joel A. Martin, piano
Fernando Saci, percussion
Eduardo Belo, bass
Duduka da Fonseca, drums

Reviewers say "Lieberman [who] is a soulful player on any instrument, conveying deep emotional content...demonstrates his instrumental mastery and also reveals himself as a formidable composer" in this “stunning, heartfelt, and emotional” debut recording. With “high musicianship displayed with emotion, laid bare” the “sparkling originals” and “fascinating” arrangements “enchant” and “celebrate life to its fullest” in this “beguiling mix”. “Blessed with 2 cracker-jack rhythm sections” the “oh-so-sweet” CD “shines” with “‘soul’ music through and through” that “combines technique, intelligence, experience, emotions, and risk-taking that pushes the musician beyond the ordinary or the commonplace.” With “one of the best covers of a Beatles tune by a jazz player, a beat that floats on every track and pervasive ensemble joie de vivre” and an original that “sent chills up my spine” “Ibeji is a hell of an accomplishment... and displays, quite brilliantly, the commonalities of these music heritages.”

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