DOC'S LAB PRESENTS
Avi Wisnia
https://www.facebook.com/aviwisniamusic
https://twitter.com/aviwisnia
Award-winning singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs and inventive covers, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950's west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. Avi's clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. Avi has toured the country with his dynamic ensemble and his debut full-length album, Something New, performing in prestigious venues across the country – from The Kennedy Center to The Philadelphia Museum of Art, giving a TED talk about "The Nature and Nurture of Bossa Nova" and even spending a month performing in Brazil. Avi has performed alongside artists such as The Roots, Ani DiFranco, and Maroon 5, and his music has been featured on TV and in featured films.
Ed Johnson
http://www.edbjohnson.com
https://www.facebook.com/Ed-Johnson-and-Novo-Tempo-46046857586/
https://twitter.com/EdJohnsonGuitar
Classical. Jazz. Brazilian. R&B. Pop-Rock. Afro-Cuban. ED JOHNSON’s mastery of so many different styles, coupled with a passion for harmony, vocal and horn arrangements, all factor into a magical blend of vibrant, original contemporary jazz that is winning fans and airplay worldwide. Ed’s original music is evocative of Brazilian pop, but unlike anything you’ve heard before. As a vocalist, Ed Johnson is frequently compared to Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Kenny Rankin, and Michael Franks. As a guitarist and bandleader, critics often cite the lushly exotic, accessible sounds of Airto and Flora Purim. Ed has seven recording projects to his credit, in addition to producer’s credits for several other established singer/songwriters. Ed also tours regularly with his band NOVO TEMPO.