Producer: Denny Abrams
Denny Abrams, known for transforming Berkeley's Fourth Street, is also a patron of the jazz world. He's backed innovative musicians, recognizing their talent and dedication. His discerning taste has supported artists like pianists, arrangers, and composers, Emilio Solla, Alex Conde and Dred Scott. His support contributing to the expansion of jazz traditions. Notably, Abrams was executive producer for Emilio Solla’s Latin Grammy wining album, Puertos: Music From International Waters.
Abrams' contributions extend beyond Executive Producer; he's hands-on Producer and Co-producer for a number of other albums :
• Cali Mambo with Dred Scott
• The Pacific Jazz Group with Dred Scott
• Dred Scott Rides Alone with Dred Scott
• Descarga for Bud with Alex Conde
• El Siempre Mar with Emilio Solla and Antonio Lizana
• Tribute Tango with Emilio Solla
• Frame of Mind with Times 4
• Where to Now
Abrams offers a keen ear for exceptional music. His commitment and intuition make him an invaluable ally for musicians seeking support and artistic guidance. The search for beauty — that’s the thing.
Producer & Engineer: Raphaella Hero
Raphaella Hero is an indie folk-rock artist, composer, violinist, producer and desperate romantic from Berkeley, California. Her music has at its heart the spirits of poetry, philosophy, and improvisation which have guided her creative searchlight, utilizing vocal and instrumental techniques drawn from her deep roots in traditional music to cast a spell over her audiences. As a producer, bandleader, and teacher, Raphaella understands the alchemical effect of leading with love and embodying service and excellence, leaning fully into possibility and passion in all the work she does. She has been described by her mentors and contemporaries as a force to be reckoned with, possessing a will of iron determination and the desire to chart a course toward joining her heroes in the pantheon of folk.
While receiving a degree from Berklee College of Music, Raphaella Hero performed with Darol Anger and Mike Marshall, Kenny Werner, Eugene Friesen, Kenny Barron.. She now records and tours with her instrumental duo, Clara Rose & Raphaella Hero, as well as her own band, Raphaella Hero and the Last of the Romantics.
The Site: Art Farm, Sebastopol, CA
