On this episode, the saxophonist Andrew Gould talks about his journey as a jazz musician and his experience as one of the finalists in The Thelonious Monk competition.  Andrew Gould is as well a member of the Quiet Stars band, formerly known as SUM.

About The Quiet Stars visit http://thequietstars.com
About Andrew Gould visit  http://www.andrewgouldmusic.com


Andrew Gould

On this episode, the saxophonist Andrew Gould talks about how the pandemic affected his life and career and his plans for the future. Andrew Gould is as well a member of the Quiet Stars band, formerly known as SUM.

About The Quiet Stars visit http://thequietstars.com
About Andrew Gould visit http://www.andrewgouldmusic.com


Andrew Gould part 2

Francesco Beccaro is a Berlin–based bass player, composer and educator.
Francesco graduated form the Collective School of Music in New York and is one of the featured soloists in Victor Wooten’s instructional DVD entitled “Groove Workshop.”
His keen musical sensitivity allowed him to work in a huge variety of musical styles. That led him to perform with such diverse artists as: Tony award winning tap artist Savion Glover, jazz legend Jimmy Cobb, The Quiet Stars (formerly known as SUM), pop star Monifah, fusion wizards Screaming Headless Torsos and electronic music new star K Drew, to name just a few.
Francesco is currently touring throughout Europe with rock/blues icon Popa Chubby, with whom he has been playing and recording since 2013.
Francesco’s first solo album, UPWARD, will be released in May 2021 on Auand Records.
As a composer, he scored music for documentaries, dance videos and shows and short movies.
Francesco was a faculty member of The Collective School of Music (New York, USA) from 2010 to 2018.


Francesco Beccaro (Part 2)

Francesco Beccaro (Part 3)

Francesco Beccaro (Final)

So what does SUM mean?  We were asked so many times the question that I wrote a song explaining everything!

Steve B.

It’s Alright to Be Me (Lyrics) 
written, composed, produced (music & vocals) and arranged  by Steve Belvilus.
Vocals  by Patryce Williams.

Verse 1

At a young age struggling to become all I can be
I was afraid to show the treasures inside of me
Many people wanted to make fun of me
But now I see the light that’s been in me

The light is the essence inside of me
The “I “ you see is bright and shine all over me
SUM is the latin word that defines me
it means the “I” thats bright in me


Chorus

I don’t care if you don’t like what’s within
I’d rather be myself cause that’s all I can be
SUM means I or to be the essence of me
It’s alright to be me, that’s what SUM means to me

Verse 2 (X2)

Now I want you to see the light that shines in you
Your DNA is gold and flows inside of you
SUM is the latin word that defines you
It means the “you” that’s bright in you

Chorus 2X

I don’t care if you don’t like what’s within
I’d rather be myself cause that’s all I can be
SUM means I or to be the essence of me
It’s  alright to be me, that’s what SUM means to me

Bridge (repeated)

What does SUM means to me?…  What does SUM mean to you?….

Chorus (out)

I don’t care if you don’t like what’s within
I’d rather be myself cause that’s all I can be
SUM means I or to be the essence of me
It’s alright to be me, that’s what SUM means to me

It's Alright To Be Me (Radio Single)

First full album of SUM.  The hybrid jazz/pop/soul/funk band based in New York City

Belvilus Productions

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