28 mai 2011

PASCALE FROSSARD Biography (Singer, Songwriter)

Pascale Frossard was born in the East of France,
and grew up to the sounds of (Frank Sinatra, Mike Brant etc.) As a teenager, she bathed in the sounds of Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye as well as in the musical comedies and black and white American movies.



She then started writing songs, inspired by Boris Vian and Claude Nougaro, amongst others. At the same time, she started studying to become a nurse. At the age of 20, she met a musician who was her first love, both musically and emotionally. He helped her discover Jazz Fusion ( Miles Davis, Jaco, Dizzy, Al Jarreau etc ). She began showcasing her talents as a singer by jamming in various clubs. She uses this experience as a springboard, she found a number of gigs like backing vocalist and started writing for other singers. 2000 was the year that she really came into her own as a singer, she started writing her own lyrics for her songs inspired by the Soul Music, The Jazz-Funk and Latin music and at the same time, she started to get into Harmonies Jazz.

Pascale Frossard sings for the New Year 2000 with a Band of eight musicians, including Benny Ross "in Sax and works with the Singer Soul Rhythm & Blues" Kad ". For two years, she will perform with various musicians over meetings with Caribbean Guitarist "George Plezel" and also the guitarist "Eric Jean Mougin".



Pascale Frossard created her Band "Stella" in early 2002. She wrote lyrics on the compositions from the bassist "Christophe Nitard" and added on her program some cover songs of "Laura Fygi", "Nnenna Freelon", "Dave Matthews", "Robben Ford", "Carlos Santana" and some Jazz Standards. She got a subtil and delicious mix from Soul, Blues, Jazz et Latinos Music. The Pascale Frossard Band was : (Lead Vocal) -Remi Leclerc (Guitar) - Christophe Nitard (Bass) - Gerome Geney (Drums).



In late 2004, she met the Congolese guitarist Michael Mayetela who joins the group and with him she will explore the world of "Black Music" she already knew, but the meeting will enable it to carry more music in his style, Feeling more colorful. In a first time Pascale Frossard sings in Trio with Michel Mayetela on Guitar and Christophe Nitard on bass. She adds some songs of "George Benson", "Stevie Wonder", "Marvin Gayes", "Otis Reding", "Tina Turner", "Al Jarreau", and written lyrics on African music from Michel Mayetela. She adds to his style Soul Blues, Jazz and Latino Music. ... The World Music. She booked his trio for two years. Thanks to her demo CD "Cool Song" which she recorded in Solo in June 2004.



You can listened her deep sultry and husky voice who can fly up or down to the Feeling Soul, Latin Music, Blues & Jazz. Songwriter, she dressed with her words her Compos.

It’s at the same period that Pascale Frossard created her own stage costumes
and clothes, and she brought to her live performances a unique look. She will give a strong stage personality both very determined and sensual.
Pascale Frossard is a Lady who is between singer and songwriter, she finds inspiration in the writing of her lyrics and the creating her own stage clothes and dresses, inspired by the color from the rhythm of black American music, The time brings her a soothing image of sensuality and beauty. The Dance, the torpor, the light projectors will give gradually a sweet face and a body that sways to the rhythm of her feet. Feline, sensuous, captivating, she will captivate you. With her natural charm and Jazzy and with the feeling of her concerts parfumed of Soul , she will leave you alone at night with your dreams and your feelings. Latinas, attitude Funk, soul dancing, sweet melodies, with the verb, I present you Pascale Frossard

Pascale Frossard got her official website in April 2006 : http://www.pascalefrossard.com/




Pascale Frossard and her Trio will play in Clubs
, Concerts and Festivals during 2005. At the same time the drummer Gerome Geney will join the Trio

Pascale Frossard created in early 2006 her new band called "Pascale Frossard" :
Pascale Frossard (Lead Vocal), Michel Mayetela (Guitar), Christophe Nitard (Bass), Gerome Geney (Drums). Pascale and her musicians will record in August 2006 a new CD "Clique & Clac" which will release in October 2006. ... And She will have a shoot in May 2006 for her video clip "What Did" produced and directed by IP Production in collaboration with MB Production.



The CD "Clique & Clac" was released in October 2006
. Pascale Frossard and her musicians will promote it with many dates and she added to her band a keyboard player "Sebastien Troendle".



Pascale Frossard created her myspace too :
http://www.myspace.com/pascalefrossard

The CD will be noticed and acclaimed by an American label based in Miami USA
"Black Owl Music" :
http://www.blackowlmusic.com/

Article from Poppa E for Black Owl Music
About PASCALE FROSSARD:
How can we do more .... To define an artist ..... Soul Jazz
Whether the present with an article published on his work written by journalists and musicians from the Black Music American tradition of Jazz and Soul.
This article is written by journalists at Black Owl Music, February 2007



Internationnal Jazz et Soul Sensation ... Pascale Frossard
By any stretch of imagination, “Clique & Clac” is an immediate masterpiece.
This album possess gorgeous melodies with lyrics that elevate this album from
being a run of the mill affair to one of those rare animals - a bonafide classic.
A note about the music - let the reviews not deter you. The music is very
Pascale-ish, in the best way possible, but there is something new here.
The standout here is “Mamy Blue”, the opening track. Wow. The harmonies
blend perfectly. The wonderful things about this record is that Pascale’s voice
is allowed to shine without the distraction of too much instrumentation.
“Amour Samba” is pure Brazilian jazz at its best.
My favorite little piece is other than the opener is “Chicken” - listen and
discover ! What makes me really happy about this album is the “Repeat Value”
it carries - I have already played it about six times through and through and it
just gets better on repeat listening.
Do yourself a favor and pick this up, just to discover where Internationnal music
is headed in general. This is a wonderful time for Internationnal music and for
Pascale Frossard, and it’s a testament to her growth and evolution that Pascale Frossard is the flagbearer for a new music generation.
E. for Black Owl Music

Pascale Frossard and his CD will be presented by the agency "Start Audio" based in Paris to Cannes at Midem 2007

In November 2006 . Pascale Frossard created the concept of his new show "Femme Animal" .... Rock Opéra musically orchestrated by two new CDs of original compositions "Juste Jouer" an album of 12 tracks (French Soul, Blues, Jazz Funk) with unpublished texts written in French by Pascale and "Femme Animal" an album of 12 tracks between ( World Music, Folk and Pop Latinos) with unpublished texts written in French by Pascale . The show consists of three acts or parts starting at the dawn of time traveling in time to finish our ages ... all styles of music fit perfectly all backed by sensuality, magic and stage presence from Pascale Frossard .... Finally, all the stage costumes are designed by Pascale ....
http://www.myspace.com/pascalepf



Article by Thierry Boillot
PASCALE FROSSARD sings "Femme Animal"
Mysterious, mystical, feline and sensual
"Imagine me ... Queen of Sheba. Half-woman, half-animal "... ..
Across this text from Pascale Frossard, the singer seems to rewrite the legend of Beauty and the Beast. Here the two are one. The concept of "Femme Animal" is used to define her new show. Check out the background music and Funky Soul Jazz
"One day, I found these few lines on the Queen of Sheba who described her as a Queen half- woman, half-animal," says Pascale. What a mystery .... I wanted to do across my show, a tribute to the beauty, sensuality. The mysteries and secrets of women through various eras. For me, it's like an invitation to travel in the country of the senses, dream and magic. So, In this Show, Pascale Frossard don't play only with her voice but with her whole body to reveal this animality hidden."
"The Femme Animal, will seek her origins in the deepest roots of the dawn of time, she continues. In the snake, she finds the parfum and enjoyment of the melodies of Arab countries ... In the panther, passion and groove of rhythms of North American ... In the bird, the wonder and color poems and songs of yesteryear... In the gazelle, the sensuality and the beauty of Jazz ballets...
In the wolf, the power and ferocity of the Rock guitar licks"
"Soul, Funk, Jazz and Blues are still gasoline that fuels the consuming passion from Pascale Frossard for the music and the stage. the stage that she finds again... Beware from the blow of claws of the beautiful"
Thierry Boillot

The opened of this show will take place in December 2006. In February 2007 a demo DVD will be recorded and a tour dates in Theaters and Festivals will take place from May 2007 to June 2008. The guitarist George Guy replace Michel Mayetela in the group from March 2007

At the same time the activity from Pascale Frossard and her musicians in recording studio is important because they record at the Downtown studio in Strasbourg in July 2007... They will record a part of her CD "Juste Jouer". And they will release a single called "Song for Misty" which will be in September 2007 on the air in 200 French Radios and especially in Playlist in the broadcast of Jean Cozy "Jardin Public" Radio Panik in Brussels, Belgium. This promotion is provided by the agency "Start Audio" based in Paris and which will present Pascale Frossard in Cannes at Midem 2008

In July August 2007 ... She shoots a video clip "Femme Animal" produced and directed by IP Production

Pascale Frossard also has re-recorded her version of "Georgia on my Mind"
with the American Bluesman "Poppa E". This version will be on line on the American Radios
At the KIAC Internet Radio Lemony-Fresh Jazz Standard:
http://iacmusic.com/station.aspx?stationid=3558
At Radio And BOM .... The Blues Station:
http://iacmusic.com/station.aspx?stationid=361

At the Following of this good reception Pascale Frossard and Poppa E will collaborate on a CD project
and they will record in Duo some Blues & Jazz Standards. A Video shot live in Winter Park USA at Full Sail, Inc is also provided.
Dale E. Rock
Course Director,
Installation & Technologies Live Full Sail Artist Relations
Full Sail, Inc..
3300 University Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32792

Pascale is also in touch and much appreciated by Bob Guthridge from Memphis .... Photographer of "BB King" ... .. Thanks to him, she met a great man and guitarist .... Mr Larry Carlton

In December 2007, Pascale and her musicians will return to the Downtown Studio in Strasbourg to finish to record the album "Juste Jouer" and the album "Femme Animal"
From October 2007 to December 2007, she will do 2 Video clips "Autumn Leaves" and "Chicken" produced and directed by IP Production

In April 2008. ... Black Owl Music, American Label at Miami USA will do a new release of the CD "Clique & Clac" from Pascale Frossard and gets a digital distribution by "CD Baby" in the USA

In July 2008. .... Pascale Frossard will record all her vocal parts at the Downtown Studio in Strasbourg and in October 2008 she will release a new Single called "Juste Jouer"
which will be on the air in 200 French Radios and especially in Playlist in the broadcast of Jean Cozy "Jardin Public" Radio Panik in Brussels, Belgium.
This promotion is provided by the agency "Start Audio" based in Paris and which will present Pascale Frossard in Cannes at Midem 2009
From August 2008 to October 2008, Pascale Frossard will make 3 Video clips "Hey Brother" - "Song for Misty" and "Les Yeux de l‘Ange" three songs from the album "Juste Jouer". The Clip "Les Yeux de l‘Ange" was filmed in the magnificent manor of the great Painter & Egyptologist "Patrice Louis"
Producer and director: IP Production in collaboration with the Videographer Myscheil

In November 2008. .... Pascale and her musicians will return to the Downtown Studio in Strasbourg to record a Song "Lueur d‘Espoir" (Ray of Hope) which will be a part of the compilation "International World Peace" produced by "Songweavers" based at the Empire State Building 350 5th Ave., New York, NY 10118, USA.
Pascale took the opportunity to record some standards like "Summertime" and "Ne Me Quitte Pas" Two Songs that will make their way and will be greatly appreciated

In December 2008. .... Pascale Frossard will be in concert at the Roger's Café to present her new CD "Juste Jouer". She will invite in guest the Trumpettist "Serge Haessler" great musician who brings his virtuosity to the group. "Serge Haessler" appears in the CD "Juste Jouer".

In January 2009 Release of the CD "International World Peace" produced by "Songweavers" Empire State Building 350 5th Ave., New York, NY 10118, USA.
Pascale Frossard has participated to this compilation with the Song "Lueur d‘Espoir" (Ray of Hope) which she has write the text in French.

In February 2009 Mix from the CD "Juste Jouer" by "Thomas Keller" Freelance Sound Engineer. Thomas Keller has been a great help because the first mix was provided in a Paris studio of renowned and should be finished in October 2008 and was completely bad.

In March 2009 Pascale Frossard collaborates for three Songs with the Twin Brothers
-
Van Passel Brothers Music - Belgium, Eddy Van Passel & Danny Van Passel are the composers from "You are not alone" made famous by "Michael Jackson"

In April 2009 Pascale and her musicians
will return to the Downtown Studio in Strasbourg to record the three songs of the Twin Brothers Van Passel - Van Passel Brothers Music - Belgium

In May 2009 Release of the CD "Juste Jouer" (LP 10 Tracks) in digital distribution on iTunes, Amazon, Fnac, Napster, Etc.

In May 2009 Congratulations from Lady Haig Rutan - Author
Very beautiful comment from Lady Haig Rutan for "Georgia on my mind"
I Received a very beautiful comment from Lady Haig Rutan - Author
For my version from "Georgia on My Mind"
Dear Pascale,
Georgia on my mind is YOURS!
I love how you made it your own with that haunting talent of yours, caught in the wonder
of a place I have never heard it go. I love Ray Charles but you put
a sexy twist and a savvy curve to it that has me smiling.
Grange Lady Haig Rutan - Author
Death of a Bebop Wife
Cadence Jazz Books
www.grangladyhaigrutan.com
www.amazon.com/books/deathofabebopwife

Interview MusicienBiz
PASCALE FROSSARD Between Groove, Jazz et Blues

In June 2009 - Pascale Frossard has had one Acoustic Show
and one interview on the show by Marc André "La vie est belle" on Radio Quartz FM 105 Monday June 22 at 18h
to Sombreffe Belgium
Pascale Frossard has had one Acoustic Show and one Interview in the show of Jean Cosy
"Jardin Public" on Radio Panik Tuesday June 23 to 18h in Brussels, Belgium
Pascale Frossard was also invited to perform as guest with "Poppa E and the E Band" for two concerts in Delray Beach Florida USA the June 20 and 21
Pascale couldn't make these concerts because she was in Belgium at the same time for two Radio Shows that were planned before

In July 2009 Pascale Frossard will make her Video clip "Juste Jouer" Title from the Album "Juste Jouer" . The clip will be shot on a blue background
Producer and director: IP Production in collaboration with the Videographer Myscheil based in Strasbourg

From August 2009 to October 2009 Editing of the Video Clip "Juste Jouer" and design for the Double Album "Juste Jouer" (1 CD 12 Tracks and a DVD 10 Clips) . Cover Design, DVD Menu, Book, Etc.

In November 2009 Pascale Frossard will do some concerts in the South of France. She will add into her Band a new drummer "Michael Santanastasio" excellent musician from New York, USA who came to live in the South of France

In January 2010 Release from the Double Album "Juste Jouer" (1 CD LP 12 Tracks and 1 DVD 10 Video Clips) .

From February 2010 to March 2010 Promo du Double Album « Juste Jouer »
Contact Press, Radio, TV, and concerts

In April 2010 Pascale Frossard Meets Jean Alain Roussel, producer, arranger, keyboard player who worked with Sting, The Police, Joe Cocker, Bob Marley, Celine Dion, Joan Armatrading, Cat Stevens, Jon Hendricks and many others. Creation from a collaboration and planning for the realisation of the next CD

In May 2010: Booking for the U.S. with "Doc Cody" based in Sacramento, contact mailing list and Jingle for the promotion of the Double Album "Juste Jouer" in California.

In June 2010 Pascale and her musicians will return to the Downtown Studio in Strasbourg
To record a series of jazz standards with plans to release a CD of Jazz & Blues

In July 2010 Pascale Frossard meets the painter "Jean Claude Bertrand"
They want make a project of Jazz and Voice Painting and a project for a big show

In August 2010 Pascale Frossard meets "Chris Birkett" and his new CD "Freedom"
Who will be a real discovery. Chris has contacted Pascale because he had a crush on her voice. The sharing, feeling and desire of collaboration on both sides was done spontaneously.
Chris Birkett is a great artist who has worked with Tony Visconti (producer of David Bowie), The Moody Blues, T-Rex, Rita Mitsouko, Sinead O'Connor, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Alison Moyet, Rufus Thomas, Etc.. Chris Birkett is a producer, singer, multi instrumentalist and sound engineer