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violinist / vocalist / songwriter
Rebecca Zapen
YOU by crocs Postcard Collection
Rebecca's "Dolores" and "Japanese Bathhouse" appear on the YOU by crocs Postcard Collection compilation CD
Musical guest on Michael Feldman's WHAD'YA KNOW?
Hear archived audio of the Feb 2 show
[ Whad'Ya Know website ]
2nd place in BUSHMAN WORLD UKULELE VIDEO CONTEST!
[ Watch video "Smile" ]
"Nothing adequately prepares for the way in which her deeply personal album instantaneously envelops and never loses its grip.... The title song and others bring to mind no less than early solo McCartney and Brian Wilson's SMiLE.... One of those near-perfect hidden gems..."
-- Relix
"This one falls firmly into the "wow, this is really well (self) produced and (self) recorded at home category.' ... I suspect that the old adage that good sounding music is easy to record is also part of why this sounds so good. Zapen not only writes great songs and sings them well, but she also has real arrangement talents and plays a variety of instruments. "
-- Tape Op
"Rebecca Zapen could easily be the long-lost love child of Astrud Gilberto and that side of Pink Floyd we glimpsed in “San Tropez.” On her latest release, Zapen will lure you with sleepy, laid-back vocals and creative instrumentation. ...Overall, Japanese Bathhouse sails delightfully along between the waters of pop and jazz, with gentle breezes and soft ocean sighs to soothe you on the way.. "
-- Performing Songwriter
(DIY Top 12 Picks)
"This is a debut that is already assured without swaggering, full of thoughtful and
subtly emotive music which is the product of a discriminating set of
players led by a singer who is clearly one to watch for."
-- eJazzNews
Versatile violinist, vocalist, and songwriter Rebecca Zapen's first musical memory was that of sitting under the baby grand piano as a toddler, her ears filled by the sounds of her mother playing Chopin, Beethoven, and Mozart. Her college years were filled with opera, orchestra, chamber music, and late night jazz jams. The journey continued to twist and unfold, rich in varied musical experiences: Tom Waits tunes via CB radio and Celtic harp, a four-year trip to the Old World in Klezmania, spoken word with eclectic folk, Gypsy jazz on a French campground. She walks her present path as a performer of range and depth: a classically-trained violinist, a vocalist and violinist in jazz combo ZapStar, and an award-winning songwriter/composer. In her newest folk-pop configuration "every idiosyncrasy and personal quirk flourishes within the most sublime melodies and infectiously charming lyrics. Dreamy, ethereal … Zapen's vocals swoon and sweep, instantly hypnotic and effortlessly charming..." (Subba-Cultcha UK). "The title song (Japanese Bathhouse) and others bring to mind no less than early solo McCartney and Brian Wilson's SMiLE.... One of those near-perfect hidden gems..." (Relix). Accompanying herself on ukulele, guitar, and violin, Zapen's music is mellow, creative, happy, and smart.
NEWS
YOU BY CROCS POSTCARD COLLECTION
 Spring/Summer 2008 - Crocs Inc. has introduced its new spring and summer 2008 lines of footwear. The You by Crocs Postcard Collection includes 14 new styles inspired by by some of the most luxurious getaway destinations from around the world. YOU by Crocs produced a CD compilation "The Postcard Collection", which includes Rebecca's songs "Japanese Bathhouse" and "Dolores".
[ YOU by crocs website ]
MUSICAL GUEST ON MICHAEL FELDMAN'S WHAD'YA KNOW?
 
February 2, 2008 - A live broadcast from the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. Guests include Mark Woods, columnist for the Florida Times-Union, Joan Peoples from Clarks Fish Camp and musical guest Rebecca Zapen.
[ Whad'Ya Know website ]
2nd PLACE - BUSHMAN WORLD UKULELE VIDEO CONTEST!
 Many thanks to Bushman Music Works and owner John Hall for the prizes: ukulele & case, endorsement with Bushman Ukuleles, and an invitation to perform at the springtime Ukulele Luau festival held in late May, in Nashville, Indiana. Thanks to friends and family for your enthusiastic response to the video! Kudos to all the contestants!
[ Watch Rebecca Zapen's video "Smile" ], from her album Japanese Bathhouse.
A "MODEL" VIOLINIST
 Rebecca modeled for a recent ad in the November 2-8, 2007 issue of the Jacksonville Business Journal, in their "Giving Guide". The ad encourages support of the Riverside Fine Arts, Beaches Fine Arts Series, and the Ritz Chamber Players. It was a pleasure to work with photographer and designer Jeff Harrington of Harrington Design.
JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE
 Jacksonville Magazine met with Rebecca Zapen for an interview and photoshoot for their November issue, in a piece titled "The Next Big Thing". Interview by Alison Trinidad, photography by Bradley A. Stookey.
HER LIFELONG LOVE HAS LED TO NASHVILLE
 Interview by Mark Woods, from the August 29, 2007, issue of the Florida Times-Union. "The contest began with more than 1,300 bands. After the field was narrowed to 100, editors at Billboard magazine gathered in New York and chose six finalists to play in Nashville on Sept. 20." [ read article ].
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