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Emilio Palame
Next up is 'Knights of Swing' set for release, March 25, 2022 (via Vimeo on Demand). Having produced, arranged, orchestrated, directed and acted in the feature film (as "King Arthur"), the action chronicles the journey of a young group of high school jazz musicians whose dream is to form a really swingin’ Big Band. Set in 1947, they encounter many obstacles but their love for the music brings them all together. The movie features fourteen original compositions by Palame (along with composer/lyricist Rolland Jacks) that highlight the joy of the swing era music.
Equally matched as a musician, he has performed internationally as pianist/vocalist, arranger, producer, and conductor, as well as Film/TV composer, and studio musician. He was accompanist and conductor for the legendary Miss Peggy Lee for 11 years, and has performed/toured with Alphonse Mouzon, Etta James, Andy Williams, the Mamas and the Papas, Sha Na Na, Ernie Watts, Paul Williams, Chuck Mangione, Connie Stevens, Gordon Goodwin, Grant Geissman, Lainie Kazan, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
Co-music composer for all 110 episodes of the hit Nickelodeon series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide," he's also written and/or orchestrated music for "King of the Hill," "Fairly Odd Parents", ESPN, as well as ad campaigns for TWA, and The Travel Channel.
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Continue ReadingTake Five with Emilio Palame
by AAJ Staff
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Continue ReadingJazz/Big Band Feature Film 'knights Of Swing' Arrives To Vimeo On Demand March 25
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The Knights of Swing, LLC and E3 Music Productions have announced the March 25 Vimeo On Demand release of Knights of Swing, a feature length film powered by an incredible cast and crew of dreamers and believers. Set in 1947, tracing the challenges, disappointments and successes of six high school boys, and the girls who join them to form a really swingin’ big band. With the action set in Lynwood, CA (at “Castle High”), the story follows an inclusive group ...
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“This man is a complete musician…The playing is excellent and all the musicians are wonderful...I highly recommend this CD.” - Mike Garson (World renowned keyboardist with David Bowie, Duran Duran, Free Flight, Smashing Pumpkins)
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