Thursday, November 11, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 101111


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Michael White Quintet  UNIT2 @Blue Whale
photo by Clifford Novey
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Thank you So much!
November 11, 2010
"Awakening ARTISTS, DREAMERS, VISIONARIES within us in the school of FISHES!!!!!!!! PISCES!!!!!!!!"
Dear Friends & Fans, 

Trust all is well with you and yours. 

The most magical, hopeful and inspiring news comes as Jupiter and Uranus conjunct in Pisces on Sept. 18, 2010.  This is very permeable, ‘spiritual’ energy, the kind that touches your soul and opens the gateway to heavenly experiences and dreams that we dare not dream. There is magic and delicious, ethereal surprises all around if are open to receive. Stay open to serendipity... from P.K. ((((((( ONE MORE REASON TO STAY TUNE WITH THE UNIVERSE )))))) Also Jupiter & Venus are coming out of retrograde periods to go forward that day * . * ALL ARE VERY AUSPICIOUS at best! The following day our gig@Blue Whale  . . . Join us in this ethereal bliss fest!!!!!!!

MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com

Michael White Quintet UNIT2 
Friday November 19th, 2010 : 9 PM - Midnight
@ Blue Whale in Little Tokyo
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301, Los Angeles
tel. 213.620.0908 
$10 at door
Free Parking With Validation : Parking Entrance is on 2nd st. between los angeles and san pedro
"Reflecting On Beauty, Season And Spirits Of Sharing"
Michael White Quintet UNIT2
Michael White - Violin 
Leisei Chen - Vocals-Voice-Percussion 
Timothy Young - Guitar 
Jon Ossman - Acoustic Bass
Danny Frankel - Percussion 

CD "Voices" $15, CD "Voice Of Brazil" $10 on Sale At This Show



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Sunday December 5th, 2010 : 7 - 9PM
@ Royce Hall : UCLA Live!
340 Royce Dr., Los Angeles, California 90095
tel. 310.825.4401 
$28/38/48 ($15 UCLA students)

Alice Coltrane Tribute featuring McCoy Tyner, Kyp Malone, Nels Cline, Han Bennink, Daniel Carter, Michael White & Leisei Chen, Radha Botofasina, Flying Lotus and special guests
A host of all-star musicians pay tribute to jazz legend Alice Coltrane at UCLA, the site of her historic 1976 recording Transfiguration. Led by Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio, Rain Machine) and co-curated by famed record producer Ian Brennan, the night will feature inspirational and improvisatory music with jazz keyboard legend and John Coltrane collaborator McCoy Tyner, guitarist Nels Cline (Wilco), acclaimed Dutch free-improvisation drummer Han Bennink, free jazz saxophone great Daniel Carter, jazz violin pioneer Michael White with vocalist Leisei Chen and harpist and vocalist Radha Botofasina--plus Alice Coltrane’s great-nephew and rising modern rock/electronic star Flying Lotus and others. Lineup subject to change. Lineup subject to change. Supported by the Ginny Mancini Endowment for Vocal Performance : Media Sponsor 89.3 KPCC

"One Rare Special Guests Appearance Michael & Leisei DUO"
Michael White's musical history with John & Alice Coltrane - In 1965, Michael White has appeared in San Francisco, as a special guest with The John Coltrane Quartet, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Gallison, Elvin Jones, along with Wes Mongomery and Eric Dolphy. In 70' the Impulse! Recording Tours - the Michael White Quartet together with bands and groups of Alice Coltrane, Pharaoh Sanders, Archie Shepp, John Klemmer nationally and internationally at major colleges and festivals. In 1971, Michael credited in John Coltrane "Infinity" album as a violinist of the string section. in 1974, Michael joined the recording on Joe Henderson's album "Elements" with Alice Coltrane. Michael performed with Alice Coltrance, Tootie Heath, and others at one of the black community parks in Los Angeles in 80'.
Thank you For Supporting LIVE JAZZ Alive & Thrive!
Please Spread The Words And Love For Our Band & GIG!! Thank YOU!!!

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Your comments are also welcome @ http://www.facebook.com/michaelwhitequintet 
Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets

Monday, September 06, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 100905



Michael White Quintet Featured on "JAZZ MAGAZINE" in ITALY
Two Full Page Article and "Jeff's Place" from Voices compiled for the Attached CD
"  . . . The music that speaks alone, music and sound that are beautiful, simply beautiful"  by Luca Buti 
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Thank you So much!
September 5th 2010
Dear Friends and Fans, 

Trust all is well with you and yours. 

What a intense transformational time of humanity we live in NOW. Looking at one's life with much bigger picture where all our choices we make day to day can impact significantly influence the whole planet. Let's make conscious good choices today that not only benefit our own well beings but also for our future generations, the planet EARTH and beyond. More perfect UNION and PEACEFUL LIVING!

Come join us to our upcoming live performance. Many people has already signed up for ATTENDING this gig. Thank you so much!!! Looking forward to see you and feel your vibes at the scene!

Please Visit NEW MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com

Michael White Quintet UNIT2 
Friday September 10th, 2010 : 9 PM - Midnight
@ Blue Whale in Little Tokyo
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301, Los Angeles
tel. 213.620.0908 
$10 at door
Free Parking With Validation : Parking Entrance is on 2nd st. between los angeles and san pedro
Michael White Quintet UNIT2
Michael White - Violin 
Leisei Chen - Vocals-Voice-Percussion 
Timothy Young - Guitar 
Jon Ossman - Acoustic Bass
Danny Frankel - Percussion 

Legendary Jazz Violinist Michael White with masterful band members, bring truly innovative music to the world of Jazz. Michael White Quintet transports " Timeless, Ageless, Borderless Sound with Kozmic Groove, takes audience into Another Dimension" 

We will cover Original Music from our albums "VOICES" and "THE LAND OF SPIRIT AND LIGHT", Jazz Classics, Latin/Brazilian Music, Spontaneous Sounds & Rare Grooves. 

CD "Voices" $15, CD "Voice Of Brazil" $10 on Sale At This Show

Thank you For Supporting LIVE JAZZ Alive & Thrive!
Please Spread The Words And Love For Our Band & GIG!! Thank YOU!!!

Reply this email for sending us your comments.
Your comments are also welcome @ http://www.facebook.com/michaelwhitequintet 
Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets

"Thank you Dolores & Joe and Supporters for promoting this GIG!!! XOXO LM"

Friday, June 25, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 100624


photo by Masami Goto
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Thank you So much!
June 24th 2010
Dear Friends and Fans, 

Trust all is well with you and yours. 

Wish you are thriving in the amazing alignment "Grand Cross" with "Partial Lunar Eclipse" in a sign of Cancer on this Saturday!!! Much needed good changes and rapid progresses are available for us ALL. Let's tune in with COSMOS!

Please Visit NEW MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com
Thank you for your feedbacks!

Please Come And Join us "Michael White Quintet UNIT2 The First JAZZ Club appearance here in Los Angeles!!!"  For experiencing our music and live performance as well as the newly opened live Jazz bar "Blue Whale" which has a great acoustic listening environment, separate modern ambience bar area where friendly bartenders serve beautiful cocktails with delicious korean fusion dishes!
Friday July 2nd, 2010 : 9 PM - Midnight
@ Blue Whale in Little Tokyo
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301, Los Angeles
tel. 213.620.0908 
$10 at door
Free Parking With Validation : Parking Entrance is on 2nd st. between los angeles and san pedro
Michael White Quintet UNIT2
Michael White - Violin 
Leisei Chen - Vocals-Voice-Percussion 
Timothy Young - Guitar 
Jon Ossman - Acoustic Bass
Danny Frankel - Percussion 

Legendary Jazz Violinist Michael White with masterful band members, bring truly innovative music to the world of Jazz. Michael White Quintet transports " Timeless, Ageless, Borderless Sound with Kozmic Groove, takes audience into Another Dimension" 

We will cover Original Music from our albums "VOICES" and "THE LAND OF SPIRIT AND LIGHT", Jazz Classics, Latin/Brazilian Music, Spontaneous Sounds & Rare Grooves. 

CD "Voices" $15, CD "Voice Of Brazil" $10 on Sale At This Show

The Blue Whale Click> http://www.bluewhalemusic.com 
Thank you For Supporting LIVE JAZZ Alive & Thrive!
Please Spread The Words And Love For Our Band & GIG!!
Looking forward to see you in person at the GIG!!!

Reply this email for sending us your comments.
Your comments are also welcome @ http://www.facebook.com/michaelwhitequintet 
Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets
"Thank you Dolores & Joe and Supporters for promoting the GIG!!! XOXO LM"

Monday, May 24, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 100520

photo by Masami Goto


Dear Friends & Fans, 
We are happy to share another news special with you !

This is a week of cerebrating Michael's 80th Birthday (May 24th) with TWO birthday cerebrations. But Shiiiiiiiiii On this Saturday May 22nd at the workshop, we will surprise Michael with B.D.C., B.L. & B.C. . . . let us know if you have more good ideas to surprise Michael :))) Hope you can join us in the cerebrations!!! A good anecdote for you, Michael told me that his uncle became a father when he was 80 years old!!! Nothing is never too late in life, isn't it?
Please Visit NEW MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com
Thank you for your feedbacks!
Thursday, May 20th 2010 - 8:00PM
Dolores Petersen presents OPEN MIC/JAM 
@Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill
6122 Sunset Bl. Hollywood, California 90028 : phone (323) 466-9917

Wonderful passionate jazz promoters Dolores Petersen & her partner Joe Itow, invited us to their long standing OPEN MIC/JAM tomorrow, also helping us promote our upcoming workshops & CDs. JAM sessions are the real schools of Jazz where Michael & Leisei both met, mentored and performed by and with great Jazz musicians, and learned great deals about Jazz. We are looking forward to listen to musicians and maybe join the JAM,  they have a truly world class house trio Karen Hernandez - Music Director / piano, Tony Dumas - bass, Ralph Penland - drums. Not to be missed, hope to see you stop by too!!! 

Dolores & Joe has announced our appearance  Click >



Saturdays, May 22nd & 29th 2010 - 7PM~10PM
Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision : Workshop & Live Performance
@Cornerstone Music Conservatory
12121 West Pico Blvd. 2nd Floor, Los Angeles : phone (310) 820-1620

Workshop "Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision"  Colors + Emotions + Sounds by Michael White & Leisei Chen + Live Performance by Michael White violin, Leisei Chen vocals, Tim Young guitar, Bassist TBA, Danny Frankel percussion. CD "Voices"($15) & "Voice Of Brazil"($10) for sale.
Admission: Adult $15 : Children (under 10 yrs.old) $10 /EACH workshop
Reservation highly recommended! Please Call 310.820.1620 for reservations 

This Workshop/LivePerformance is sponsored by The Allegro Foundation (www.allegrofoundation.net) "A Champion for Children with Disabilities" is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that combines movement instruction with educational and medical expertise, creating a new vehicle to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.

You can make reservations on Facebook event postings:
Thursday, May 27th 2010 - 7PM~11PM
Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session
@Regency West Supper Club
3339 W. 43rd Street, Leimert : phone (562) 762-6441

The Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents "Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session" : "The Status of Jazz" & "Protecting The Legacies of Jazz Musicians" James Janisse & Bobbee Zeno, Moderators, Panelists: Al Williams, Charles Owens, Ann Mack & Noland Shaheed, Honoring, "Blues Diva" Linda Hopkins & "Pianist" Art Hillery. Jammin Jazz Ensemble will be bringing down the house with the Old School Jam Session, You never know who might stop in to play! Early Arrival is strongly suggested!

Celebrating the birthdays of Michael White & Ceazs Hernandez

RSVP REQUIRED! $10 in Advance, $20 at door 
Email: legends@smoothahead.com for Tickets or call 562.762.6441
Please Spread The Words & Love About The Events ♡
Thank you for your support. Big Hugs * - ))))))
Reply this email for sending us your comments.
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Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets

Sunday, May 09, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 100509




Dear Friends and Fans, 
We are happy to share another news special with you !

We were so surprised and still feel elated, because Michael received the Certificate Of Recognition from the California State Legislature Assembly, the U.S. House of Representative and Senate at the Living Legends & More Panel Discussion & Jam Session presented by Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz !!! We did not know this was happening :)))) Wow totally surprised us!!!!! After the celebration, we performed with Jacques Lesure trio at the jam session, we sung & played "Day Dream" & "Summertime" with the trio. Thank you for everyone who supported this occasion. We are humbled and deeply touched :) See the certifications @our blog Click > http://s-mwq-blog.blogspot.com
Please Visit NEW MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com
Thank you for your feedbacks!


Saturdays, May 15th, 22nd, 29th 2010 - 7PM~10PM
Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision : Workshop & Live Performance
@Cornerstone Music Conservatory
12121 West Pico Blvd. 2nd Floor, Los Angeles : phone (310) 820-1620

Workshop "Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision"  Colors + Emotions + Sounds by Michael White & Leisei Chen + Live Performance by Michael White violin, Leisei Chen vocals, Tim Young guitar, Danny Frankel percussion. CD "Voices"($15) & "Voice Of Brazil"($10) for sale.
Admission: Adult $15 : Children (under 10 yrs.old) $10 /EACH workshop
Reservation highly recommended! Please call 310.820.1620 for reservations 

This Workshop/LivePerformance is sponsored by The Allegro Foundation (www.allegrofoundation.net) "A Champion for Children with Disabilities" is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that combines movement instruction with educational and medical expertise, creating a new vehicle to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.

You can make reservations on Facebook event postings:

Please Spread The Words & Love For Our First Workshops In Los Angeles ♡
Thank you for your support. Big Hugs * - ))))))
Looking forward to see you in person at the upcoming events!
Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets

Saturday, December 16, 2006

MWQ Awards Annoucement!

Season's Greeting to you and yours!

We are happy to share another special news with you.

Michael White Quintet "Mechanical Man" From CD "Voices"Was Awarded Winner Of The Song – Jazz Category In The 6th Independent Music Awards (IMA). Sponsored by Music Resource Group and Co-Sponsored By Border's Books & Music.

IMA Winners 2007

Our submission as well as all other thousands of submissions were reviewed by a team of music journalists, musicians, radio programmers, record label A&R and other industry professionals. This group identified the five finalists which we were one of them announced to you back in early November.

Since then with great fellow finalists, we have been reviewed by who's who of celebrity artists, such as Peter Gabriel, Wynonna, Ozzy Osbourne, McCoy Tyner, Suzanne Vega, Cyndi Lauper, Marc Ribot, David Grisman, Howard Tate, Bebel Gilberto, Bill Frisell and others. Also industry judging panelists including: ATO Records President Michael McDonald, Americian Association of Independent Music (A2IM) President Don Rose, Folk Alliance Executive Director Louis Meyers, Performing Songwriter Music Editor Abby White, U.S. Music Management Forum President Barry Bergman, Billboard West Coast Bureau Chief Melinda Newman, MerleFest Artistic Director Claire Armbruster and Justice Through Music Director Brett Kimberlin.

Michael White Quintet will receive year-long promotion, airplay initiatives, marketing, and distribution opportunities that place us in front of millions of music fans & industry decision makers around the world. Moreover, IMA is in the early stages of planning a live awards ceremony and subsequent IMA showcases in New York in Spring 2007.

Music industry pros that were not part of this year's judging panel and you can cast your vote at the IMA site. Winners of this "Vox Populi" poll will be announced January 17, 2007.

Please visit the site and vote the Michael White Quintet !
Vox Populi Poll


Michael White Quintet "Fiesta Dominical" From CD "Voices" Is Listed On The World Music Category of 2006 Honorable Mentions-Session 1 In The John Lennon Songwriting Contest

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest

We are looking forward to see how current events unfolds in the coming year. Hope to team up with like minded music professionals to maximize potentials of the Michael White Quintet and our musical projects.

Thank you for your support !!

Friday, September 16, 2005

Serenade News vol.3-09

Trust All Is Well With You And Yours.
The harvest time is so close.

Our musical endeavors are moving forward . . . .


01 - The Katarina Disaster Relief Fund

We are donating all profits of our CD “Voices” and “Voice of Brazil” (Up to 5 CD each.) to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through CD Baby. By listening to music, you can also help those in need!

Buy CDs

02 - Web Update

Serenade-MWQ

Our "top" page has changed to "Serenade-MWQ". MWQ means Michael White Quintet. Our primary focus is live performing locally as well as internationally. " Shop Serenade" became a little bit sophisticated as the online CD shop. Using Paypal for you to buy our CDs safe & secure. As you are seeing now, we have launched the new blog. Join us in writings!

03 - LP Reissue

We are So excited to announce that one of Michael White's master piece LPs, "The Land of Spirit and Light"-impulse!- will be reissued by the Verve Music Group on 09/27/05. The LPR=LP Reproduction category, means the original artwork and liner notes will be exactly produced into the CD formats. Michael White said that the spirit and essence of music in " The Land of Spirit and Light " led to the most recent CD "Voices". The Timeless, Ageless, Borderless Cosmic Groove. Salute!

Double Happiness!
Happen to be our marriage anniversary will be on 9/25.
The celebration may be on 9/26 . . . . . . . maybe . . .

04 - CD Reviews

Write-Read Reviews

Below CD reviews of "Voices" are posted on CD Baby.
Thank you Steve & K. Davis!

Reviewer: steve wilson
There's much radiant warmth and intelligence on display on this cd, with outstanding playing, particularly from Michael White and Tim Young, throughout. Some of my favorite things (so far) - 'Circumambulation'; the parts of 'Serenade' with the violin uncannily doubling Leisei Chen's voice, 'Mechanical Man'... Unlike many recordings, the louder you turn it up, the better and clearer it sounds! Very enjoyable, I'm glad I found out about Michael White, and 'Voices'.

Reviewer: k davis
loved all of it;
loved all of it particularly voices,serenade and fiesta. i hope there is more coming from mr white.


05 - For Media, Tour Managers, Booking Agencies, Artistic Producers.

Please view Michael White Quintet's Electronic Press Kit
MWQ's EPK


Feel free to write your comments, love to hear your voices.


All The Best.

Friday, July 22, 2005

Serenade News vol.3-07

The Spirit of Summer Bliss
Full moon gets as close as our planet earth.
Peace and Serenity be with us all here and now.

Our musical endeavors are moving forward . . . .

01 - Relocating Our Home In US

We are in process of moving into Bay Area, Oakland in particular.
We feel that our projects desire a fresh vibe and space.
Thank you to our friends, who are looking a good place!

02 - Website Renewal

Serenade-MWQ
Any Comments, Questions, Reviews are greatly appreciated.

03 - CD sales and promotions on CD Baby

This opened us to many unexpected opportunities.
Toss to CD Baby! Please visit Our CD pages.

: : Serenade-MWQ CD Gallery

: : CD voices - michael white

: : CD voice of brazil - leisei chen

:::::: You can write Reviews > on the bottom of each CD page

04 - Serenade Recording Project

Now we are set to record Project Serenade.
Original Compositions + Jazz Classics + Latin, Beautiful Song Stylings, Visionary Concepts.

Thank you for your support!


All The Best