Flutistic Music

• Karla Harby - Flutes/Percussion
• Jimi Durso - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin
• Andy Weintraub, Chris Howard - Drums, Percussion
• Patrizia Scascitelli - Piano
• Bill Buchen - Indian Tablas
• Michael O'Brien - Double Bass, Bass Guitar
• Daria Cortese - Harp
• Katie Weissman - 'Cello
• Shan Kenner - Jazz Guitar
• Scott Rosette - Bass Guitar

We specialize in jazz/improvised music, classical music, world music, ambient/acoustic music and instrumental classic rock and popular song. Karla Harby serves as principal flutist and bandleader, and works with wonderful musicians who play guitar, violin, harp, mandolin, 'ukulele, saxophone, 'cello, Native American flute, acoustic piano, kalimba, percussion, Indian tablas, drum kit and upright acoustic bass.

GUARANTEE: Our performances are guaranteed to delight you and your clients and guests. Except for the 20% deposit requested in advance to hold the date, you don't pay us until after we've finished performing, and you pay only if you're satisfied with our music.

All the musicians in the group are highly skilled and experienced performers. We've played on yacht cruises around Manhattan; outdoors in gazebo gardens; for students at several area universities; for business conventions; in formal recitals; for weddings in historic mansions, castles and elegant New York City hotels, such as the Waldorf-Astoria and The Plaza; in New York City apartments for intimate private parties.

Our world music repertoire includes Italian, Brazilian, Hawaiian, Celtic and Klezmer songs.

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Among our many classical selections, we perform: Vivaldi's Concerto for Lute (Guitar) in D on solo classical guitar; aires by Charles Koechlin and melodies by J.S. Bach on flute alone; Bach's Air on the G String as a flute solo or duo; Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D for flute and violin, or for flute and guitar, or for flute, guitar, and upright bass. Especially famous pieces in our repertoire include: Berceuse Op. 16 by Gabriel Faure; J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 1st Movment (excerpt); Pachelbel's Canon in D; Canarios by Gaspar Sanz; Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart; Gymnopedies by Erik Satie; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach; Pavane Op. 50 by Faure; Sleepers Wake by Bach; Sicilienne by Faure; The Swan by Camille Saint-Saens; and La Fille aux Cheveus de Lin by Claude Debussy. Also: The Wedding March from Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn; the Rondeau by Mouret (also known as the Masterpiece Theatre Theme); Mozart's Wedding March from the Marriage of Figaro; Purcell's Trumpet Voluntary and his Trumpet Tune; Ave Maria (versions by Schubert or by Gounod); Wagner's Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin, "Here Comes the Bride").

We have amplification equipment or can play acoustically (unplugged) in an intimate setting, if desired. When needed we use the excellent Bose PAS Tower amplification system, which can accommodate up to four instruments in a small amount of space.

We are travelers and will consider performing anywhere in the world. Our usual stomping ground includes New York City (Brooklyn), upstate New York and Long Island, New Jersey (Atlantic City), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Massachusettes (Boston), Delaware and Connecticut.

We love to play, and would love to perform for you! Thank you for your interest in our music.

Additional information:

Band leader Karla Harby has been performing in the New York area since 2002, and has been honored to work with many of New York City's beautifully talented musical artists.

In addition to playing concert flute, alto flute and Native American flute, Karla performs on drum kit, bongos and classical percussion instruments (tambourine, sleigh bells, etc.) She plays studio dates for other musicians' recordings, and has played flute for Latin bands. She occasionally plays flutes and drums for off-off-Broadway theatre productions.

Her flute playing is heard in the independent film by director Steve Mallorca, Slow Jam King, which had its debut at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City in July 2004. The movie was favorably reviewed in The New York Times on June 9, 2006, prior to a week of New York City screenings. The film soundtrack has been praised by the Village Voice, among other publications.

In 2005, Karla Harby and her jazz group received a Residency Grant from Chamber Music America to conduct a series of jazz and blues workshops at the Roosevelt (N.Y.) High School. The band was joined by Judi Silvano, the well-known jazz vocalist and workshop leader.

Currently Karla Harby is completing, with Jimi Durso (bass, guitar, mandolin, kalimba), Efrat (violin), Daria Cortese (pedal harp) and Bill Buchen (tablas) a CD of new age music. The CD, "Waves of Time," features all-original compositions by Jimi Durso and Karla Harby, and has a release date in March 2009. Music from a previous CD, "Last Cigarette," has been licensed for television programs, including the Travel Channel and Runway Moms (Canada) and by Getty Images, and tracks have received radio airplay in the United States, Canada and Europe.

• Classical Selections - (Please see our description)
• We play 100+ songs; for example:
• Lady Picture Show (soft rock) - Stone Temple Pilots
• I'm Looking Through You - The Beatles
• In My Life - John Lennon/Beatles
• Oh My Love - John Lennon
• Erev Shel Shoshanim - Yosef Hadar/Moshe Dor
• Georgia on My Mind - Willie Nelson, others
• Black Magic Woman (as a salsa) - Peter Green, arr. Jimi Durso
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong, others
• Insensatez (bossa) - Jobim
• Angel (soft rock) - Jimi Hendrix
• I Loves You Porgy (jazz ballad) - Gershwin
• Take Five (jazz) - Paul Desmond
• Stella by Starlight (jazz) - Victor Young/Ned Washington
• Blue Monk (jazz) - Thelonious Monk
• The Blue Room (swing) - Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins; Rodgers & Hart, composers
• Fly Me to the Moon (swing) - Frank Sinatra
• Blythe Was the Time (Scottish) - trad. Celtic
• O as I Was Kissed Yestreen (Scottish) - trad. Celtic
• Hush, The Waves Are Rolling in - Old Gaelic Lullaby
• Song of the Falcon Chief (Manx) - trad. Celtic
• The Foggy Dew (Irish) - trad. Celtic
• Suo Gan (Welsh Lullaby) - trad. Celtic
• My Thousand Times Beloved (Irish) - trad. Celtic
• Young Catherine, Cremonea - Turlough O'Carolan (Celtic)
• Lassie, Lie Near Me (Scottish aire) - trad. Celtic
• Pastheen Fionn (Irish) - trad. Celtic
• we happily accept requests 1 month in advance

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• KARLA PLAYS AN AWESOME FLUTE. SHE WAS JOINED BY JIMI DURSO ON ACCOUSTIC GUITAR. FOR MY "GIG" THEY PLAYED BACKGROUND MUSIC FOR MY WIFES 40TH BIRTHDAY DINNER AS REQUESTED AND DID A GREAT JOB! -- Robert H, West Orange, NJ, 7/7/2007
• We booked Karla and Jimi (they played as a duo-- flute and ukulele/mandolin/guitar) the same week as our wedding, and they rolled with everything and helped make it a memorable event. the Hawaiian style version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is really great. -- Michael F, New Hope, PA, 3/16/2008
• Excellent musicians and very easy to work with. Karla and I were able to coordinate long distance via internet and phone. Karla provided me with suggestions and links to popular wedding music that I selected from. They were able to play from a song list that I helped to create. They style was very versatile, but they excelled in classical and soft jazz, that allowed guests to talk and mingle during the event. I would highly recommend them for future events. -- Jill G, Princeton, NJ, 9/2/2007
• Very Professional and punctual. Received more than I expected, they extended their services alittle linger, since all of my guest were not there at the stated time. This was done at no extra charge, I would definitely use Karla Harby Trio for another event. -- Dominique S, Franklin Square, NY, 11/11/2006
• Really glad she arrived very early. Was able to have several questions answered. Not a single complaint. Very satisfied with the music and her efforts. -- Francis S, Dedham, MA, 7/13/2008
• They came on time, and offered us what we had asked for: quiet, classical music. They played many of the songs that we had requested. Our guests enjoyed their performance, too. -- Tomoko K, New York, NY, 3/4/2007
• I only needed a Harpist for my wedding, so it wasn't the entire trio. The booking was easy, and all went well. The harpist was great and there were no problems at all. -- Penny C, New York, NY, 5/1/2006

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