LULUK is Luluk Purwanto, a
classically trained, virtuoso jazz artist from
Java. The
violinist and scat singer's talents and energy will be on display
during an intial 30 city US tour immediately following her debut
Zebra Acoustic release Born Free. (12 cities precede the
release) It's also displayed in the stunning 8 minute bonus
CD-ROM track included in their specially priced
release.
Supported by her husband and partner, dutch pianist
René van Helsdingen the Born Free Tour and CD will offer American
audiences an opportunity to experience a dynamic cross-cultural jazz
presentation that is at once today and a throwback to the early days
of jazz when bands toured the country on buses ... but with a
twist.
American audiences will be treated to their first look at
van Helsdingen's innovative StageBus. The 40 foot bus
emblazoned with a huge color image of LULUK and the website
Luluk.com can park, convert to a fully sound & light reinforced
stage with grand piano ready for live performance in less than 30
minutes. LULUK will be barnstorming across America in support
of Born Free.
LULUK: born in Solo, Indonesia.
Both
parents are classical vocalists, classical studies at 9, scholarship
to
Sydney Conservatory. 1st professional jazz date in 1980. She
and René have played 100's of concerts throughout Europe and
Asia.
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