Apple of My Eye
One . . . The young and dynamic jazz pianist, who wows the crowds with his chops and makes the ladies blush with his charm . . . Two . . . The coolest double bassist around, whose walking baselines can make the worst of dancers bop to the beat . . . Three . . . The Cuban heartthrob percussionist, whose hypnotic playing puts the “swing” in the standards and the “cha” in the Cha-cha . . . Four . . . The virtuoso guitarist, whose passionate strumming transcends the aural and somehow connects to the deepest depths of souls . . . And five . . . The glamorous and vivacious chanteuse, whose big brown Italian eyes and sultry vocals transport you to a romantic time gone past. Alone, these five musicians were stars in their own right, but when these five stars aligned, a new and beautiful constellation was formed. Now, together, LUNA BIANCA shines brightly. Luna Bianca is the coming together of five talented musicians to celebrate their love for an era of innocence, romance, and glamour, inspired by jazz and old-fashioned pop . . . music made famous by Hollywood in the 1940s and 50s. However, with the diverse ethnic backgrounds of each member and their appreciation of their own heritages and musical upbringings, the band also gives its audience a worldy perspective. At times, Luna Bianca will make you feel like you’re sitting in the middle of a piazza in Rome, and then suddenly, you’ll be dancing in a carnival in Havana, and then moments later, feel like you’re starring opposite Rita Hayworth or Ava Gardner, in an old black and white MGM hit film. Without a doubt, Luna Bianca’s eclectic composition and repertoire is a perfect representation of the cosmopolitan, cultural mosaic of Toronto, the place they each call home. Perhaps it is the band’s great variety of languages and musical styles that make it a hit amongst a large mix of listeners: jazz and latin-jazz lovers, ethnic groups, nostalgic junkies, vintage aesthetes, and even children, all captivated by the exciting rhythms and animated phrasing in their music. Whether it is from watching them perform one of their catchy original tunes or a fresh interpretation of an old standard or ethnic folk song, Luna Bianca will delight your senses and leave you wanting to sing, dance, paint the town and get all dressed up like pretty little ladies and gentlemen.