Written out of frustration, I’m Not Here Tonight (2020) highlights the issue of battling with dissociation and passiveness that is shown towards social justice issues. This fixed media work uses vocals, double bass, effect processing, and the C.A.E. Heavy Hitter drum machine created using vocal percussive sounds.

I'm Not Here Tonight

Phineas Gage was formed in 1994 by Mike Flynn (Guitar) and Stu Martin (Bass) at Westfield State College in Massachusetts. They rounded out the band with the inclusion of Dan Gullotti on drums, Jessica Schueler on vocals, and the amazing Tom Doherty on lead guitar.

Bates Hall Music Experiment No. 1

Bates Hall Music Experiement No. 1

Orgera by the Lake

Hollow

Simple Things

The Witcher

Join me in taking this tune to Broadway! I can write the rest of the score, but first need a librettist (aka, partner in crime!) to create the people, times and places! This song is a tribute to the hard-working caregivers out there who deserve some of that spotlight.

Elena Ciampa here, on piano and vocals; a crew of western Massachusetts' A-list players accompany me, bustin' out their best licks:
Bob Ferrier, guitar
Genevieve Rose, bass
Billy Arnold, drums
Pete Grimaldi, trumpet
Ryan Emken, flute
Reid Hartley, violin
Dave Sporny, trombone
Frank Newton, tenor sax
Jake Weiner, bari sax

A shout-out to the extraordinary Eleanor Powell and all tap dancers, whose fascinating rhythms were in my head while I was writing this. ELC

Jazzy Heart & Lungs

Bust It Out

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Ciuleandra (Circle Dance) begins languid and meditative. With each repetition of the melody, it picks up speed and intensity, morphing into a high energy dance. The calculated and rhythmic steps transform into quick, precise and lively footwork
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Kelly Gembara,violin|Davis Martin,piano

Ciuleandra Reprise

Longa Riyad by Riyad El-Sunbati
Fog il Nakhal ( Iraqi folk song)
Raqsat Al Jamal by Farid Al-Atrash

Recorded Live at Casa Arabe, Madrid. 
Performed by Layth Sidiq on violin and Naseem Alatrash on cello. 

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Elena Ciampa

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