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Unique & “Live” – A Strolling Musician
Posted by djnetwork in Music, Review, Tips & Suggestions, Wedding on November 10, 2010
No more do you have to listen to a whole Kenny G disc or elevator music during your cocktail hour and dinner. Bring the unique talents of a “live” strolling musician to your reception and your guests will surely have an unforgettable time.
Ben Dean joins Atmosphere Productions and is available via The DJ Network to perform musical pieces for your traditional Wedding Ceremonies, outdoor Wedding Ceremonies and as a strolling Violinist during Cocktail Hour and/or Dinner.
Listen to and watch video of Ben performing.
Enjoy Ben’s strolling from table-to-table taking requests, heard over an incredible wireless broadcast sound system so that ALL your guests hear the virtuoso talents of this young musician.
In a culture where originality is highly valued, performer, clinician, and composer Ben Dean is a stellar talent. In addition to his conservatory training at the Hartt School of Music, Ben is a highly accomplished recording artist whose work was featured in the movie Brothers Bloom (2009) starring Adrien Brody.
In 2009, Ben also won the ASTA Jazz Violinist Award, which is an international competition for improvising violinists and has recently opened shows for Coldplay, Ricky Skaggs, and former members of the Talking Heads.
As an educator, Ben has been a guest clinician for colleges and numerous public school districts. In these presentations he demonstrates the art of improvisation for strings in jazz, fiddling, and rock genres.
As a composer, Ben recently recorded an album of original string music for the Hartford Arts Council. His debut album “String Theory” is now available on iTunes and CD Baby.
From traditional classical repertoire that ranges from J. S. Bach to Prokofiev, to your favorite Irish Jig; from a Jazz Standard to the latest Pop/ Rock Anthem, the combination of Ben Dean and our staff of strolling musicians can make it happen at your reception.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Charles Photography
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Ben Dean – String Theory
Atmosphere Productions very own Ceremony & Strolling Violinist Ben Dean has recently release a new solo CD of Modern Classical tracks called “String Theory”.
As a composer, Ben recorded this album of original compositions of string music for the Hartford Arts Council and is produced by Keith “Touch” Saunders. He is currently on tour with his original band Caravan of Thieves, which features high energy gypsy swing and melodic songwriting. Tour dates are available at http://www.caravanofthieves.com/shows.php.
In a culture where originality is highly valued, performer, clinician, and composer Ben Dean is a stellar talent. In addition to his conservatory training, Ben is a highly accomplished recording artist whose work was featured in the recent movie “Brothers Bloom” featuring Oscar winning actor Adrian Brody.
As an educator, Ben teaches at the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, CT. He has been a guest clinician for the Hartt School, ASTA String Fling, and numerous public school districts.
In these presentations, the 10 track instrumental disc demonstrates the art of improvisation for strings in jazz, fiddling, and rock genres. Selections like “Notes From The Underground”, “Dr. Groovefiddle”, “The Longest Dream” and the haunting “Renaissance” showcases Ben Dean’s eminent talent and control of his instrument. He’s also not opposed to having a little fun with us either, as in the track “Birdy” – a delightful flight of fancy.
“String Theory” is a must have addition to any classical music collection and is available on CD from CDBaby.com or downloadable from iTunes