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  • Manon Mullener

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    Manon Mullener was born in 1997 in Switzerland. She is a pianist from a musical family. She started playing piano at age 4 at the Conservatoire de Fribourg. At 17, her passion for jazz and Latin music led her to Cuba, where she deepened her knowledge. Back in Switzerland, she continued at the Bern University of Music with Colin Vallon and Django Bates. In 2019, she recorded her first album, "Reflejos," with Peruvian pianist Cesar Correa and Zurich percussionist David Stauffacher, performing in Switzerland and abroad. In 2023, she released "Insomnia," the first album of her quintet, followed by a European tour of fifty concerts. Le Temps described her as “the next generation of Swiss jazz musicians to watch closely.” Manon has performed at numerous clubs and festivals in Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, and Colombia. In January 2024, she played at the Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba, performing as a duo with Emmet Cohen, Dayramir Gonzalez, and Jorge Luis Pacheco. In 2024, she received a grant from the Canton of Fribourg, which allowed her to spend four months in New York working on her second album, scheduled for release in spring 2025. Her project was selected by the Jazz à Vienne festival in France to represent Switzerland, receiving support from the JazzContreband festival. Her next album STORIES recorded in New York will be out in 2025.
    http://www.manon-mullener.ch
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  • Meet The Phenomenal Robert Pierce

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    It's my pleasure to introduce you to Mr. Robert J
    Pierce who has a voice that will definitely leave an impression. Robert was the nephew of Levi Stubbs the lead singer of the Four Tops. Blessed to be apart of a musical po family has polished my talents in stage presence and my smooth sound that mimics my Uncle Levi Stubb. He has performed on many stages and not afraid of the hard work associated with being a crowd pleaser with the undeniable rich tones of his voice. Tune in on your time zone at
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  • IN THE NIGHTIME

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    BANGERS FROM BACK IN THE DAY & WHAT'S PLAYING IN THE U.K. TODAY

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  • CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio Welcomes Pianist and Composer Vocalist Walter Duda

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    Guest: Walter Duda Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Walter Duda discovered his passion for music after initially pursuing a career in teaching. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Detroit and has studied at Fairfield University and Wayne State University. His first composition earned him an honorable mention in a national scholarship contest by Berklee College of Music.
    Walter’s big break came when George Butler, VP of jazz at CBS Records, arranged for him to record a demo at New York’s A&R Recording Studios. Since then, Walter has collaborated with renowned musicians like Will Lee, Miroslav Vitous, Dave Weckl, and Marion Meadows.
    Influenced by artists such as Brian Wilson, Michael Franks, and Bobby Caldwell, Walter’s music has been featured in legendary NYC venues, mentioned in The New York Times, and received global airplay. He has also taught at the New England Music Academy and his work has been included on top-selling CD compilations.
    About the Host:  Bridgette Lewis is the President and Founder of CoffeeTalk Jazz Media Los Angeles, a dynamic force in the music industry. A content creator, author, transformational speaker, and executive producer, She is passionate about amplifying diverse voices in music. "I created CoffeeTalk Jazz Network to ensure every artist’s story is heard." For over 15 years,  championing indie musicians interviewing some of the biggest stars in jazz, R&B, and soul.
    Bridgette’s magnetic energy make her the go-to host and media personality. She’s interviewed icons like Wendy Raquel Robinson, Alfre Woodard, Vanessa L. Williams, and the late Cicely Tyson, captivating both audiences and talent alike. Whether hosting or conducting interviews, Bridgette connects with guests in a way that leaves a lasting impression.
     
     

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  • Rotraut Jager

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    Rotraut Jäger is a Swiss German flautist, composer, and teacher in Zurich, Switzerland. She studied classical and jazz music in Mainz (DE), Zurich/ZHdK (CH) and New York at the Manhattan School of Music (US). This freelance musician has her own projects and is a guest musician at home and abroad. She studied flute at Peter-Cornelius-Konservatorium der Stadt Mainz as a State Examined Music Teacher in 2000 and performance in 2002. At Zürcher Hochschule der Künste she received a performance diploma in 2006 with Philippe Racine. She studied jazz from 2003-2006 with Günter Wehinger and Christoph Grab, and with Dick Oatts and Steve Wilson at Manhattan School of Music from 2006-2007. Rotraut participated in workshops and masterclasses with Peter Lukas Graf, Robert Dick, Michel Debost, and Moshe Epstein. Also, she was in a workshop, Música Popular Brasileira in Brasil, and took private lessons with Ali Ryerson, Frank Wess, and Dave Liebman in New York. She performed with Miles Griffith (voc, US), Earle Davis (tp, US), Roland Gebhard (g, DE), Vicente Cortes (g, CH/ES), Karime Amaya (Flamencotanz, ES) and The Skatalites (JAM). She is a private flute teacher in charge of various ensembles and workshops. In March 2020, she released her first album, Sonafari, with her band Rotraut Jäger Sonambique. In October 2023, she released her second album, Dynamite, co-produced with Swiss Radio SRF2 Kultur.
    https://redplanetflute.com
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