This is a simple mix down of us warming up for the studio. A Beautiful and gorgeous tune of love and nostalgia.

In a Sentimental Mood

This is an arrangement of the Jazz Standard "Nature Boy" done by yours truly. This recording is also for school auditions.. Customary for auditions, no overdubbing can be allowed, and it has to be a single take. So I am playing cello and singing at the same time.
 An intimate portrayal of a life lesson, my interpretation is centered around the portuguese word Saudade.

"Saudade is a Portuguese word that has no direct translation in English. It describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic or deeply melancholic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves."

Nneka Lyn: Vox, Cello
Joseph Bowens: Piano

Nneka's "Nature Boy"

A Jazz Standard written in 1955 by John Lewis, and a personal favorite. Its not usually sung, but it is a tune that I do sing out of joy. 
This is a take for my college auditions.
Thanks to Bob Troutman of Potomac Audio, Joseph Bowens my colleague and pianist, and Percy White my mentor.

Afternoon In Paris

A beautiful, sad ballad by Jimmy Rowles, The Peacocks is a song about distrust, masks and superficiality. Arranged by yours truly, my inspiration is one of Ahmad Jamal's performances of his 1958 Chess Records arrangement of "Autumn Leaves". This is still a work in progress for me, as I explore my love of arranging. I am playing the bass line on the cello while singing. Thank you to Bob Troutman of Potomac Audio, Joseph Bowens, my colleague and pianist, and Percy White, my mentor.

The Peacocks

Who doesn't like this song? Its too catchy...
Just a snippet of what Nneka can do under time and pressure.
Took less than a week's time to learn and record this snip.


"Diamonds" Rihanna Cover

Girl from Ipanema;

Bossa standard!
An example of what I can bring to your event: Intimacy and beauty.

Girl From Ipanema

Cello & Viola Duet No.1:
A crossover piece I composed and performed. Both high and low string parts were written and performed on electric cello. 


If you are interested in more music like this or interested in sampling this, please contact me at:
bookings@nnekalyn.com


© 2015 Nneka Lyn All Rights Reserved

Cello & Viola Duet

Demo: Funk Strings

A project currently in the works for a client. 
All string parts are recorded by me using electric cello.

I must add, in these stages of development, it is unlawful to copy or use this music as it does not belong to me. If you are, however, interested in adding funk strings to your own music, please contact me at:
bookings@nnekalyn.com


© 2015 Nneka Lyn All Rights Reserved

Demo: Funk Strings

Demo: Instrumental 1

An example of my musical tastes in electronic-based composition.
If you are interested in more music like this or interested in sampling this, please contact me at:
bookings@nnekalyn.com

© 2015 Nneka Lyn All Rights Reserved

Demo: Instrumental 1

Sicilienne (Excerpt)

Jazz Cellist & Vocalist, Recording Artist, Arranger

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Nneka Lyn

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