Nancy Ruth's Sangria Jam in concert: direct from Spain

Direct from Spain: vocalist/ composer Nancy Ruth - Sangria Jam Tour. “An incredible voice that unravels with elegance and fluidity between jazz and flamenco” – Déjame Soñar; Granada, Spain Nancy Ruth's latest release ‘Sangria Jam’ is a musical journey recounting her travels and life in Spain. Combining her influences of jazz, latin and flamenco, she says: “I write what flows freely… I’m not trying to create a fusion, I just play what I feel. I’m a product of my experience and surroundings” Having toured Spain and Latin America in 2017, Nancy is looking forward to returning to Australia with shows in Adelaide, Drysdale, Ballarat, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. “Nancy Ruth, a powerful and talented singer, combines together jazz, flamenco and Latin rhythms in a natural way, creating a fresh genre that fits into all three idioms.” – Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene Genre: Original Jazz/ World/ Singer-Songwriter Line-up: • Nancy Ruth: voice, piano, guitar, compositions • Alain Valodze: guitar • Enrico Mick Morena: drums/ percussion • Herbert Jiménez: electric bass • Jack Degenhart: flute/ saxophones About Nancy's Band for the Australian Tour: Alain Valodze (guitar) spans several decades of expressive guitar playing, combining elements of Flamenco, Brazilian and Moorish music with a Jazz sensibility. Enrico ‘Mick’ Morena (drums, percussion) has recorded and toured extensively with artists such as Kate Ceberano, Maroon Town, Joe Louis Walker, and Israel’s Aviv Geffen. Herbert Jimenez (electric bass) has played with numerous Latin bands such as Carlitos Way, as well as having performed with music legends Omara Portuondo and Angélique Kidjo. Video: Nancy Ruth - Story Behind the Music: https://youtu.be/090zXRyon7c Nancy Ruth - EPK: https://youtu.be/Ht2jcLbdY0o Music: https://www.nancyruth.com/music "Sangria Jam not only designs Ms. Ruth as a global storyteller, but also an innovative jazz pedagogue." -Karl Stober, Cadence Jazz Magazine "Not only does she sing ... she writes all of the songs as well as plays piano …both accessible and hip..." -George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly "Nancy Ruth, a powerful and talented singer, combines together jazz, flamenco and Latin rhythms in a natural way, creating a fresh genre that fits into all three idioms." -Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian, L.A. Jazz Scene "An incredible voice that unravels with elegance and fluidity between jazz and flamenco" -Déjame Soñar, Granada, Spain "Nancy Ruth’s Sangria Jam sounds like the sun… absolutely gorgeous voice along with great production and fantastic arrangements." -Vladimir Oreščanin, Get on the Stage Music Magazine, Serbia The music of Nancy Ruth has been a great discovery for me, as I was captivated by her extraordinary fusion of flamenco and jazz." – Pedro Sánchez Pérez; Radio Esquina, Sanlúcar Spain "This is music with depth, passion, subtlety, and a distinct European sensibility." – Rick Gibbs, Island Jazz "The blood boils a little hotter, the movements become more fluid, and the passion is exhumed much deeper from within the soul. This is the encounter one will feel with vocalist Nancy Ruth. Her tones allow the heartbeat to race faster with every pulse of the composition. Her music instills that vibrant tone with a sultry execution." – Ejazz News "Nancy Ruth knows how to work a room and how to sell a song. She commands the attention of the audience with well-polished stage manner and palpable charismatic charms." – Joseph Blake, Victoria Times Colonist "Intense musical passion… an unforgettable evening of fiery Latin inspired music from this incredible performer." – Dave Gallant, Sooke News Mirror