Flutronix's Nathalie Joachim Composes for 'Ulysses'

Flutronix's Nathalie Joachim is one of the composers for the April 8 performance by Ulysses Owens Jr as well as flutist in the ensemble accompanying him. Joachim recently announced joining Grammy winning ensemble eighth blackbird, replacing Tim Munro. She continues to write, record and perform with Allison Loggins-Hull in their urban art pop duo Flutronix.

Owens blends the movement of the under-celebrated choreographer Ulysses Dove, selections from the James Joyce novel Ulysses, and his own compositions in a multi-disciplinary project that explores the melding of art forms inspired by the name "Ulysses."

Multi-Grammy Award Winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. has performed with world-class musicians, including Patti Austin, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Wynton Marsalis, Mulgrew Miller, Maceo Parker, and Dianne Reeves. In 2010 Owens received his first Grammy Award for his performance on Kurt Elling's Dedicated To You, and in 2012 his second Grammy Award for Christian McBride's Big Band Album The Good Feeling.

Owens is the Co- Founding Artistic Director of Don't Miss A Beat, his family's non-profit organization. Don't Miss A Beat's core mission is to blend music and art with focus on academic achievement, civic engagement and to inspire and empower inner city students to strive for their dreams.

CAST AND CREW
Artistic Director, Composer, Drummer: Ulysses Owens Jr.
Composer, Flutist: Nathalie Joachim
Choreographer and Dancer: Chanel DaSilva
Dancer: Antonio Brown
Choreographer (Tap Dance) and Dancer: Michela Marino Lerman
Abstract Artist: Garry Grant
Actor: Frank Harts
Keys: Takeshi Ohbayashi
Bassist: Dylan Shamat
Dancer: Careitha Davis
Dancer: Matthew Livingston

Flutronix released their sophomore long player, 2.0 last year. The album was co-produced by Joachim and Loggins-Hull with Tony Maimone of Studio G Brooklyn. One featured track was produced by legendary hip hop producer Ski Beatz. Guest artists include drummer Joe Blaxx and the Melodia Women's Choir of NYC, Cynthia Powell, Artistic Director; Jenny Clarke, Executive Director.

Nathalie and Allison knew they had to master and manage every aspect of their work -- from music, publishing and business interests to sharing their hard-earned knowledge and experience - in order to achieve success on their terms. Flutronix publishes its own work and hosts an online web series, Real Flutists, which presents iconic flutists from all walks of music in an informal interview format where they share their insights directly with viewers. Much sought after as clinicians and educators, Flutronix has presented and lectured for the Juilliard School, the University of Wisconsin, the New York Flute Club, the Atlanta Flute Club and other institutions across the country. Flutronix also presents on-site workshops for university students to develop their confidence, know-how and awareness in developing and sustaining a music career in the 21st century. They teach musical workshops for grades K - 12 using guided discussion and live examples to demonstrate non-traditional performance techniques, including improvisation, sampling, extended range polyphonics and integration of electronics and surroundings.

For more visit: www.flutronix.com

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