Live 2015, Press release

Narada Michael Walden & Friends:
BMW
http://bmwtrio.info
ATLE BAKKEN PER MATHISEN &
NARADA MICAEL WALDEN
The BMW trio, featuring Narada Michael Walden started out when the trio came together to play an informal concert under the northern lights of
Oslo early this year.
What they did not know was that The house engineer recorded the concert, and upon hearing the result, there was no doubt, also supported by the
strong feedback from fans on the web; Here was an exceptional Music chemistry created - Live.
But the music material had even more potential beyond the ordinary.
Here was also more than 120 years of success and experience divided between the 3, but at the same time also inspired by the new electronic music
area.
The BMW trio is now in the process of preparing new Live stage concert recordings, also creating a Reality Special / documentary about the
personalities involved, all with interesting backgrounds and stories to tell.
The trio will be open for engagements from Summer 2015 and onwards.
Personnel
Narada Michael Walden
http://www.nmwproductions.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narada_Michael_Walden
Drummer/songwriter/producer/vocalist extraordinaire Narada Michael Walden's career spans over three decades and is threaded with gold, platinum,
and multi-platinum awards. He's produced and/or (co) written number one hits by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and Lisa Fischer.
His proficient drumming skills have made him a first-call session musician playing on countless recording sessions.
His stage career included appearances with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (where he replaced legendary drummer Billy Cobham),
Jeff Beck and Tommy Bolin Band.
In 2010 Narada did a very successful two year world tour as Drummer with the Jeff Beck Band. In early February, of 2012 Narada Michael Walden
returned from a well received 10 day stint of shows with his own band at the Blue Note in Tokyo and Nagoya to perform at the White House in an all
star band for President Obamaʼs “Red, White and Blues” Concert with legends B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Trombone Shorty, Booker T
Jones and more. In 2013, Narada established his own Independent Label, Tarpan Records and released 2 new solo projects, Thunder 2013 and
Rising Sun. In spring 2014 Tarpan Records signed Cheyanne Elliott, the granddaughter of Dionne Warwick. Narada is busy producing Cheyanneʼs
EP to come out in the fall of 2014, which will include a stunning duet with Dionne Warwick.
Waldenʼs prodigious energies have consistently driven him to keep on the cutting edge of the music industry. Narada continues to perform, write &
record new music. He is tireless in his work to develop and mentor young musicians. For over 25 years he has been independently busy producing
and recording new Artists as well as working on his own solo projects at his Marin County-based Tarpan Studios recording studio.
Atle Bakken
http://atlebakken.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atle_Bakken
Composer/performer and producer known on both sides of the Atlantic from his collaboration with everything from thePolice, Stevie Wonder, Michael
Jackson, Diana Ross, Snoop Dog, Andrae Crouch, via composer work on syndicated television series as "Martin" and "Wayans Brothers" to
Norwegian stars like Terje Rypdal and Alex.
His keyboard arrangements and sound was one of the reasons why Jon Eberson Group was extremely popular in the 80ʻs in Scandinavia.
Currently, apart from BMW, Atle is working on a personal music album, Future Sound of Østerdalen with his deceased great-grandfather, Ingulf
Bakken, a recording which also features Wyclef Jean, Andy Summers and others. He is also involved with projects for Castle Entertainment in the US
and Europe, Sony Music and EMI Music Japan (Asia).
Per Mathisen
https://nb-no.facebook.com/per.mathisen.14
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_Mathisen
Per Mathisen has performed concerts in more than 30 countries, with some of the worlds most famous jazz musicians, such as Alex Acuna, Jon
Christensen, Adam Nussbaum and Antonio Sanchez. He also has a number of solo recordings published, and has received Grammy awards and
nominations as one of the most respected performers of todayʼs younger generation.
The trio is now working on their Live album with engineer Olaf Erik Johansen, in collaboration with record company Resonant Music and Terje
Gewelt. Ideas and recordings are being sent back and forth on their servers.
The trio is also in collaboration with former TV2 producer and director Lene Midling-Jenssen, who is following the trio along their journey for a
Reality Special / Documentary in the making.
If questions or more information is needed, please contact me/us.
Musically Yours,
ATLE BAKKEN.
BMW
Video presentation:
BMW Live Concert Announcement 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idG777Oosqg&feature=youtu.be
Audio samples:
Geronimo Summer
http://inter-sat.com/atle/BMW__2015/mp3/GERONIMO_Summer.mp3
Naradas Sun
http://inter-sat.com/atle/BMW__2015/mp3/Naradas_Sun.mp3
Night Zone (ruf)
http://alexmusic.com/inter-sat/PER_2015/NIght_Zone_RUF_1AM.mp3 PIAF (ruf)
http://alexmusic.com/inter-sat/PER_2015/PIAF_to_Tormod.mp3 C Sharp Man http://inter-sat.com/atle/PER_2014/C_Sharp_Man_1BM.mp3
Website:
http://bmwtrio.info