Bickley Rivera Introduces the Island-born Steelpan to the Smooth Jazz World
with Her Debut Album “Chillin’ After Five”
Bickley Rivera picks up new fans from smooth jazz, electronic and chill
places and surprises the tropical island followers with this release of
“Chillin’ After Five” on Levelblu Records label.
Tampa, FL (PRWEB)
February 23, 2010 -- Tampa-based steelpan (steeldrum)
instrumentalist-singer-songwriter releases "Chillin' After Five" featuring
international recording artists Praful, Ed Calle and Magrus Borges in her
soothing and pacifying nujazz music collection. The album, ‘Chillin’ After
Five’, consists of eleven original songs and one cover song showcasing the
mellow vibes of the steelpan, and her velvet vocals. Rivera also performs all
keyboard tracks. The underlying tone is a smooth jazz flavor, but the music is
also layered throughout with elements of electronic, dance, chillout, reggae and
downtempo. The album was recorded at several locations throughout the world
including Netherlands, New York, Miami and Tampa and collaborated via internet
and digital technologies. It was produced by Greg Minnick and mastered by
world-renowned engineer Bob Katz.
Bickley Rivera: Chillin' After Five
Bickley’s pre-release single “Groovin’ in Rio” received considerable airplay on
CBS’ WRCH 100.5FM in Southern New England on their normal programming, smooth
jazz brunch and HD stations. Stations in Greece and UK also have featured her
songs prior to the final release of “Chillin’ After Five”. She has listeners
from over 35 countries around the globe.
Bickley, a multi-genre songwriter, chose to compose these selections with the
love of the beautiful steelpan sound in mind. "I was inspired to write these
smooth jazz and chillout songs because I knew that the steelpan had more to say
than just caribbean island notes", says Bickley. "I felt the instrument's
acceptance as a solo instrument had begun, and was time for fans to experience
its full beauty. In recent years, female smooth jazz artists have been setting a
trend and it's really exciting times for us. Music can truly be a universal
language appreciated by the entire world. "
Greek Radio Broadcaster Kostas Bagiartakis at DRS FM 95 says “Your music is
incredible and possibly a phenomenon. I have played several of your songs on our
station here and absolutely love Pan Funk. Keep going Bickley!” Listeners around
the world have remarked “ Awesome sounding music that makes the man behind my
eyes dance to the beat of the ear drums! ” and “ Great Samba Rhythm...makes me
think I'm on holiday in the Caribbean! ”
Bickley is in demand as a steelpan soloist throughout the northeast and
southeast US for her calypso and island abilities. She performs with many other
artists and amazes true islanders with her authenticity and technique. She has
appeared at many international resorts, large-scale festivals and on worldwide
radio.
Promoters, publicists and fans are encouraged to visit Bickley’s Websites
www.ChillinAfterFive.com and
www.BickleyRivera.com . Videos are posted along with press information and
photos. Fans can sign up on the Bickley Rivera Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bickley/43099321815)
and Reverbnation (http://www.reverbnation.com/bickleyrivera
).
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