Level 10 Band
Clearwater, Florida, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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“The ensembles are tight, while the concise solos are soulful, melodic and passionate. The music could be called fusion, Latin crossover or even smooth, but Level 10 does not limit itself to one genre and succeeds at carving out its own musical niche. With their excellent musicianship and ability to say a lot in a short space, Level 10 clearly has a strong future. And Levy DeAndrade proves throughout Crossover that he is a composer well worth watching.
”Scott Yanow - Jazz Author & Journalist - Scott Yanow
"“It’s hard to pin down Level 10’s musical style, and that’s a good thing. There are some engaging smooth-jazz leanings, but on Crossover you’ll get plenty of muscular funk, Latin, contemporary jazz and Brazilian-style music, the latter inspired by leader Levy DeAndrade’s native country. This highly professional band, which has fans worldwide, is sure to expand its fan base with a CD that will certainly rank among the top released in 2011.”"
Brian Soergel - Jazz Times
- Brian Soergel - Jazz Times
"I just got hit with the vibrant gale force of Level 10 and I seriously doubt my Brazilian pop jazz sensibilities will ever be the same. Where have I been? Level 10 put out their debut CD Together in 2009, were named “Tampa’s Best Jazz Band” by CBS Radio before touring Europe heavily. The skillful foursome mixes deep jazz chops with danceable grooves and powerhouse melodies creating incredible energy that doesn’t quit for a minute on their genre-transcending second album Crossover. Crossover is pure fiery fun, highlighted by the perfect trade off on melody and harmony between group founder, Levy DeAndrade’s spirited keys and Rex Freligh’s brilliant sax lines and a rolling rhythm section with Yovannis Roque (electric and acoustic bass), Tony Cintron (percussion) and Sean Fote (Drums). Crossover is filled with so many buoyant pleasures it’s hard to know where to stop the praise. If this is Level 10, I can’t wait to see them at the next level of their career! "
Jonathan Widran - Wine and Jazz
- Jonathan Widran - Wine and Jazz
Level 10 (Tampa Bay, USA)
My personal highlight of the whole Lancaster Festival though I must declare an interest in funky, Cuban, Brazilian and American modern jazz played at Grammy nominated level and Level 10 are just that. Their performance at a packed Dalton Rooms on the Sunday evening, one of the last shows of the festival was, for me, as good as it gets.
Levy DeAndrade (keys), Rex Freligh (sax), Yovannis Roque (bass) and Sean Fote (drums) are undisputed masters of their respective instruments and the dexterity and ferocity with which they play together on Levy’s complex yet highly rhythmic compositions is the key to the response this band received. Not only was the dance floor packed but the band received that most positive of audience feedback: the audience’s approval after songs was so loud that the mics on stage started to pick it up and feed the jubilant roar back into the PA. This is, as far as I know, something new for Lancaster. It happened with Level 10 on Sunday Oct. 10th 2010. May it happen here again and soon!
- EME Artist
Level 10 (Tampa Bay, USA)
My personal highlight of the whole Lancaster Festival though I must declare an interest in funky, Cuban, Brazilian and American modern jazz played at Grammy nominated level and Level 10 are just that. Their performance at a packed Dalton Rooms on the Sunday evening, one of the last shows of the festival was, for me, as good as it gets.
Levy DeAndrade (keys), Rex Freligh (sax), Yovannis Roque (bass) and Sean Fote (drums) are undisputed masters of their respective instruments and the dexterity and ferocity with which they play together on Levy’s complex yet highly rhythmic compositions is the key to the response this band received. Not only was the dance floor packed but the band received that most positive of audience feedback: the audience’s approval after songs was so loud that the mics on stage started to pick it up and feed the jubilant roar back into the PA. This is, as far as I know, something new for Lancaster. It happened with Level 10 on Sunday Oct. 10th 2010. May it happen here again and soon!
- EME Artist
CLEARWATER — The 31st annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday kicks off tonight with Dr. John & the Lower 911 headlining.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. at Coachman Park on the city's downtown waterfront. Performances start at 5 with Jarred Armstrong, followed by Little Feat at 6:30 p.m. and Dr. John — a 2011 nominee for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — at 8:30 p.m.
A variety of artists will perform over the free four-day music festival's run. The iconic Tampa Bay event draws thousands of fans each year.
Other headliners include Norman Brown's Storming Jazz with Brenda Russell & Jessy J on Friday, Soulive on Saturday and Eric Darius featuring Lalah Hathaway on Sunday.
Another highlight: Saturday night's fireworks show.
Thursday
4:30 p.m.: Gates open
5-6 p.m.: Jarred Armstrong
6:30-8 p.m.: Little Feat
8:30-10 p.m.: Dr. John and the Lower 911
Friday
4 p.m.: Gates open
5-6:30 p.m.: The Organic Trio
7-8:30 p.m.: Kyle Wolverton
9-11 p.m.: Norman Brown's Storming Jazz with Brenda Russell & Jessy J
Saturday
2 p.m.: Gates open
2:30-4 p.m.: O Som Do Jazz & Helios Jazz Orchestra
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Sean Chambers & Friends
6-7 p.m.: Level 10
7:30-8:45 p.m.: Tizer featuring Lao Tizer, Chieli Minucci & Karen Briggs
9:15-10:45 p.m.: Soulive
10:45 p.m: Fireworks
Sunday
2 p.m.: Gates open
2:30-3:30 p.m.: REH/CJH Youth Jazz Band with Eric Darius
4-5:30 p.m.: Mark Barrios
6-7:30 p.m.: Jonathan Fritzen
8-10 p.m.: Eric Darius featuring Lalah Hathaway
To learn more
For more information, visit www.clearwaterjazz.com or call the Clearwater Jazz Holiday office at (727) 461-5200.
- Tampa BayNews
CLEARWATER — The 31st annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday kicks off tonight with Dr. John & the Lower 911 headlining.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. at Coachman Park on the city's downtown waterfront. Performances start at 5 with Jarred Armstrong, followed by Little Feat at 6:30 p.m. and Dr. John — a 2011 nominee for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — at 8:30 p.m.
A variety of artists will perform over the free four-day music festival's run. The iconic Tampa Bay event draws thousands of fans each year.
Other headliners include Norman Brown's Storming Jazz with Brenda Russell & Jessy J on Friday, Soulive on Saturday and Eric Darius featuring Lalah Hathaway on Sunday.
Another highlight: Saturday night's fireworks show.
Thursday
4:30 p.m.: Gates open
5-6 p.m.: Jarred Armstrong
6:30-8 p.m.: Little Feat
8:30-10 p.m.: Dr. John and the Lower 911
Friday
4 p.m.: Gates open
5-6:30 p.m.: The Organic Trio
7-8:30 p.m.: Kyle Wolverton
9-11 p.m.: Norman Brown's Storming Jazz with Brenda Russell & Jessy J
Saturday
2 p.m.: Gates open
2:30-4 p.m.: O Som Do Jazz & Helios Jazz Orchestra
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Sean Chambers & Friends
6-7 p.m.: Level 10
7:30-8:45 p.m.: Tizer featuring Lao Tizer, Chieli Minucci & Karen Briggs
9:15-10:45 p.m.: Soulive
10:45 p.m: Fireworks
Sunday
2 p.m.: Gates open
2:30-3:30 p.m.: REH/CJH Youth Jazz Band with Eric Darius
4-5:30 p.m.: Mark Barrios
6-7:30 p.m.: Jonathan Fritzen
8-10 p.m.: Eric Darius featuring Lalah Hathaway
To learn more
For more information, visit www.clearwaterjazz.com or call the Clearwater Jazz Holiday office at (727) 461-5200.
- Tampa BayNews
Level 10 is performing in Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District at 4th Friday’s September Kick-off for the 30th Anniversary of Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
Clearwater, FL 8/31/2009 08:15 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)
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When the producers of 4th Friday Clearwater put together its kick-off for the 30th Anniversary of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday on September 25th, they knew they had to have performances by none other than the renowned jazz band, Level 10. Known as “a unique band that has mastered the blend of smooth and contemporary jazz music,” Level 10 has been recognized by the area’s top Smooth Jazz Music radio station, WSJT, and was honored to become the winner of the WSJT’s Best Smooth Jazz Band 2008.
After founding a successful recording studio and producing several albums, Levy DeAndrade decided to use his musical expertise and form a band. After four years of searching out local talent, he found not only the best players in their fields, but also the right chemistry to create a mature group of musicians dedicated to creating soul-inspiring smooth jazz music.
•Rippin’ up the Bass for Level 10 is Cuban born legend Yovannis Roque;
•Rex Freligh is well known on the jazz festival circuit for his smooth and soulful saxophone melodies;
•Percussionist Ignacio Marin has 25 years of professional playing experience in both the US and Latin America; and
•Drummer Kenny Suarez’s talent on the drums is well known both locally and nationally, and he has toured with many jazz greats.
Levy and his band deliver what all jazz music lovers desire: musical talent with feeling and soul! And they’ll be rippin’ it up in September at the 4th Friday Clearwater event.
4th Friday Clearwater Parties on Cleveland Street are free. The only suggested donation this September will be a non-perishable food item for the RCS Food Bank who recently ran dangerously low on food.
Two city blocks will be closed down on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater with beer, wine, food and wares for sale. The party starts at 5:30pm and will go until 10pm.
The CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY FOUNDATION will be the benefiting charity supplying volunteers to run the beer and wine stands.
- TransWorldNews
Level 10 is performing in Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District at 4th Friday’s September Kick-off for the 30th Anniversary of Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
Clearwater, FL 8/31/2009 08:15 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)
JoTo PR
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast Celebrates 51 Years of Accomplishments
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When the producers of 4th Friday Clearwater put together its kick-off for the 30th Anniversary of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday on September 25th, they knew they had to have performances by none other than the renowned jazz band, Level 10. Known as “a unique band that has mastered the blend of smooth and contemporary jazz music,” Level 10 has been recognized by the area’s top Smooth Jazz Music radio station, WSJT, and was honored to become the winner of the WSJT’s Best Smooth Jazz Band 2008.
After founding a successful recording studio and producing several albums, Levy DeAndrade decided to use his musical expertise and form a band. After four years of searching out local talent, he found not only the best players in their fields, but also the right chemistry to create a mature group of musicians dedicated to creating soul-inspiring smooth jazz music.
•Rippin’ up the Bass for Level 10 is Cuban born legend Yovannis Roque;
•Rex Freligh is well known on the jazz festival circuit for his smooth and soulful saxophone melodies;
•Percussionist Ignacio Marin has 25 years of professional playing experience in both the US and Latin America; and
•Drummer Kenny Suarez’s talent on the drums is well known both locally and nationally, and he has toured with many jazz greats.
Levy and his band deliver what all jazz music lovers desire: musical talent with feeling and soul! And they’ll be rippin’ it up in September at the 4th Friday Clearwater event.
4th Friday Clearwater Parties on Cleveland Street are free. The only suggested donation this September will be a non-perishable food item for the RCS Food Bank who recently ran dangerously low on food.
Two city blocks will be closed down on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater with beer, wine, food and wares for sale. The party starts at 5:30pm and will go until 10pm.
The CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY FOUNDATION will be the benefiting charity supplying volunteers to run the beer and wine stands.
- TransWorldNews
These are photos of Level 10 at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Florida.
Photos taken on October 16, 2010
- WeGotJazz
These are photos of Level 10 at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Florida.
Photos taken on October 16, 2010
- WeGotJazz
Congratulations to level 10 for being selected the best Smooth Jazz Band!
Level 10 will be sailing on a Carnival Inspiration Cruise hosted by WSJT 94.1 in May 2009! Thanks to all our sponsors
WSJT listeners have placed their vote for Tampa Bay's Best Jazz band, and now it's time to make your plans to join us on our Smooth Jazz Band Cruise, sailing from Tampa on May 14th, to Cozumel for 4 - unforgettable nights. We'll cruise with our listeners and Tampa Bay's Best Smooth Jazz Band, and celebrate as never before, with exclusive VIP parties, fun filled events and 2 great private shows. This exclusive Smooth Jazz cruise can only be booked through Cruise World, so don't miss the boat on this great deal, make your reservations now! call Cruise World at (800) 228-1153, or book on line at www.Cruiseworld.com.
http://wsjt.radio.com/2010/03/17/wsjt-smooth-jazz-fest-2009-photos/#photo-24 - WSJT
Tampa's Level 10 has toured around the world performing smooth Brazilian jazz and samba at festivals and other major events.
Levy DeAndrade (keyboards), Rex Freligh (sax), Ignacio Marin (percussion), Yovannis Roque (bass) and Kenny Suares (drums) will be part of the Clearwater Jazz 'n' Art Walk, part of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in October.
On Wednesday, they'll be playing a show with Tampa Blue Note sax heavyweight Eric Darius at the Venue, 2675 Ulmerton Road in Clearwater, to celebrate local station Smooth Jazz 94.1 switching places on the radio dial with Wild 98.7 (the switchover happens Wednesday).
http://blogs.tampabay.com/tbt/2009/08/artist-of-the-day-level-10.html - TAmpa Bay News (TBT)
Level 10 performing a 4th Friday Clearwater in September
Level 10 is performing in Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District at 4th Friday’s September Kick-off for the 30th Anniversary of Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
Clearwater, FL 8/31/2009 08:15 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)
When the producers of 4th Friday Clearwater put together its kick-off for the 30th Anniversary of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday on September 25th, they knew they had to have performances by none other than the renowned jazz band, Level 10. Known as “a unique band that has mastered the blend of smooth and contemporary jazz music,” Level 10 has been recognized by the area’s top Smooth Jazz Music radio station, WSJT, and was honored to become the winner of the WSJT’s Best Smooth Jazz Band 2008.
After founding a successful recording studio and producing several albums, Levy DeAndrade decided to use his musical expertise and form a band. After four years of searching out local talent, he found not only the best players in their fields, but also the right chemistry to create a mature group of musicians dedicated to creating soul-inspiring smooth jazz music.
•Rippin’ up the Bass for Level 10 is Cuban born legend Yovannis Roque; •Rex Freligh is well known on the jazz festival circuit for his smooth and soulful saxophone melodies; •Percussionist Ignacio Marin has 25 years of professional playing experience in both the US and Latin America; and •Drummer Kenny Suarez’s talent on the drums is well known both locally and nationally, and he has toured with many jazz greats.
Levy and his band deliver what all jazz music lovers desire: musical talent with feeling and soul! And they’ll be rippin’ it up in September at the 4th Friday Clearwater event.
4th Friday Clearwater Parties on Cleveland Street are free. The only suggested donation this September will be a non-perishable food item for the RCS Food Bank who recently ran dangerously low on food.
Two city blocks will be closed down on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater with beer, wine, food and wares for sale. The party starts at 5:30pm and will go until 10pm.
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When a band can create memorable compositions, compelling melodies and deep toe tapping grooves, how would you rate them? Well the fans of Levy DeAndrade, Yovannis Roque, Rex Freligh, Ivan Ivila rate them a 10 and beyond! This dynamic group of seasoned players that make up Level 10 is living up to its name and taking it to the top with blistering live performances, an incredible international following and now a brand new CD titled Crossover. Level 10 has a large worldwide fan base and has already attracted music lovers from Asia, South America, Europe and, of course, the U.S. But fans arent the only ones picking up on this high-energy brand of contemporary jazz! The band was nominated by the Los Angeles Music Awards for Best New Independent Jazz Artists of the Year plus theyre semi-finalists in the Florida Grammy Awards and were voted the number one Jazz band in Tampa Bay! Level 10 also recently won second place in Billboards World Song Contest that drew thousands of entries.
Levy DeAndrade, Level 10s founder and keyboardist, was born in Brazil and absorbed the music styles of his homeland when he started playing the guitar and piano at a very young age. After high school he moved to San Francisco, and quickly became part of the citys jazz scene. He then relocated to New York and worked as a first-call studio musician for the Hit Factory where he composed, arranged and shared the stage with many amazing performers like Al Jarreau, Keiko Matsui, Kim Waters, Wayman Tisdale and many others. With a solo career in mind, Levy moved to Florida where his goal was to assemble the finest group of Jazz musicians possible. This group became Level 10.
Joining Levy on his musical mission is Cuban native Yovannis Roque, bassist, who studied at the world renowned National School of the Arts in Havana. Hes performed with many talented and Grammy Award winning artists like Gypsy Kings, Gloria Estefan, Candy Dulfer, and Cesar Camargo Mariano and has toured throughout the US, Central America and Russia.
Level 10s saxophonist, Rex Freligh, grew up in Floridas Tampa Bay area. Throughout his career, Rex has played numerous festivals, concert venues, and TV shows ranging in musical styles from Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Brazilian & Latin Jazz, Jazz Fusion, R&B, Rock and Blues to Pop, Symphonic, Christian and Gospel music. Rex has also written, arranged, and recorded in the United States and Japan in genres including Jazz, Smooth Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz Fusion, Electronica, and Trance. He worked with producers and artists such as Neil Boisen, Chis Gero, William Keskey, Black Market, Allon Sams, Derrick Williams, Rocky Ruckman & the Beat Heathens, and many others.
On Stage:
You can't help but get caught up in the moment when Level 10 performs live. It is pretty much impossible to sit quietly while experiencing the energy Level 10 creates with its intricate rhythms and genius melodies. The players top level professionalism in writing, arranging and rehearsing is made evident every time they step on stage.
To catch a Level 10 show live is to see the band at its apex of energy.
Notable live Performances:
Canadia Music Festival Toronto, Canada
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Clearwater, FL
The Lancaster Music Festival - Lancaster, England
Sarasota Jazz Festival Sarasota, FL
Tampa Bay Smooth Jazz Festival Clearwater, FL
Carnival Cruise Lines Mexico
Jazz n Art Festival Clearwater, FL
The Venue - St. Petersburg, FL winner of the Best Jazz Band in Tampa Bay
The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Jazz Series Melbourne, FL
Parc Benefit Concert - St Petersburg, FL
Fox News Tampa, FL
ABC News Tampa, FL
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