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The
Stillwater Sound community is composed of a wide variety of
musicians and performers. Some of these friends are presented
below.
COLIN FARISH
Born on March 15, 1961, in Pasadena, California, Colin Farish
grew up surrounded by performers. By age three, Colin's prodigious
musical gifts were already emerging: he was playing the piano
by ear, picking out popular tunes and melodies. By age nine
he began performing piano for live audiences, playing the guitar,
and was composing music. He continued to study at the Music
Academy of the West in Santa Barbara and with jazz artist Bob
Phillips in Monterey, laying the groundwork for the eclectic,
stylistic mastery that has become his trademark.
While travelling in India, Colin learned about classical East
Indian music, began learning to play the sitar, and performed
with many different musicians. This exposure to the East shaped
Colin's musical development and continues to influence his musical
sensibilities. Since 1987 Colin has owned and operated a recording
studio. In 1991 and 1992 Colin toured the universities and colleges
of the Pacific Northwest performing on piano and guitar. During
this time he also studied classical guitar and piano composition
at Cornish School of Music in Seattle, Washington.
Since 1993 Colin has been working in the San Francisco Bay Area,
performing at local venues, events, and festivals, and as running
his recording studio and production company, Stillwater Sound.
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UIRAPARO
(say we-rah-poo-roo)
Uiraparu is the singer of the Amazon rainforests. In
this bird, the real and the legend get mixed up. Some will even
say that these birds won't repeat the same tune. The Indians
and the forest natives believe that this is a supernatural bird.
Fetish worshippers considered it the King of Love.
Uiraparu, the enesemble named after the Enchanted Bird was formed
in San Francisco in 1997 to create and perform the music from
the Americas. It's members bring extensive international experience
and a genuine musical enthusiasm to each work they perform.
Their approach to music is innovative and contemporary.
The cultural and musical background of Uiraparu expands to concerts
in Mexico, Japan, France, Brazil and Argentina. Unique combinations
of instruments, voice and arrangements make this a special ensemble.
Most importantly, Uiraparu enjoys sharing the discoveries of
their journey through the language of music. They love to perform.
Stay tuned for information on ordering Uiraparu CDs |
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WEBER IAGO
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1962, Weber Iago began
his research and quest for musical excellence at the early age
of seven when he first began his musical studies, focusing on
piano. Throughout his teenage years, Iago went on to win many
prestigious piano and organ competitions, leading him to begin
his undergraduate studies in both Music and Portuguese Language
and Literature at the age of eighteen.
While attending the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Weber
Iago expanded his career as a pianist, putting much emphasis
on chamber music as he worked extensively as an accompanist
of singers and instrumentalists. Since he was in much demand
to write for ensembles for the University, he was forced to
develop extensive compositional skills. During this time Weber
Iago was also chosen as the first soloist of the 1984 symphonic
season to perform the "Piano Concerto in G" by Maurice Ravel.
Iago worked as a flautist as well as a choral conductor of the
Symphonic Band of the Fire Brigade of Rio de Janeiro and subsequently
invited to audition with the Symphonic Band of the Brazilian
Air Force, with which he stayed for 2 years.
After graduating from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
in 1985, Iago was invited to join the famous Tabajara Orchestra
where he toured for several months throughout Brazil gaining
extensive recognition as a consummate pianist.
Iago made a much anticipated move to the United States in 1987
to further his studies into different types of music, mainly
Jazz where he worked, recorded and opened for many artists such
as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dianne Reeves, James Newton
and Maocir Santos as well as working as band leader for his
own group Zen Blend. Most notably, Iago recorded two CD's with
the great Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo ("Face to Face"
and "Two") under the name Weber Drummond.
Over the years, Iago has been in much demand as a composer and
arranger for artists such as flautist Ali Ryerson, Keith Underwood,
Brazilian singer Claudia Villela, tamba master Helcio Milito,
Jeff Linsky, Sanae Nakayma and Kenny Stahl, just to name a few.
In 1998 he was invited to be the musical director of the legendary
Tamba Trio.
Iago has been busy touring all over the United States as well
as Japan and his native Brazil. His latest CD release is "Children
of the Wind" for the label Stillwater Sounds. Iago's present
focus has been in continuation of acquiring skills in the realm
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