Hello Everybody! 

Welcome to my first edition of the Soulful Sound Newsletter 2013.  So much has happened since we were last in touch.  The end of the year got busy (as usual) and before I knew it I had completely neglected to fill you in on my Italy Tour ... yes, Italy!!!  

So I traveled to Italy for a 4-city tour which started in Torino, then on to Alassio, Latina and finishing up in Genova.  The whole experience was very exciting.  The adventure began when I landed in Milan at 11am where my host, bassist Giovanni Sanguineti met me at the airport.  We drove 2 hours to Torino where we met up with drummer, Paolo Franciscone.  Considering my jet-lag, it's fair to say that first day was pretty much a blur, but I gave it my best.  

Once in Torino, we grabbed a quick lunch followed by cappuccino, quick rehearsal, more cappuccino, check-in at the hotel, quick freshen up, sound check at the club, dinner, a macchiato (my new favorite coffee) and by 9PM I was bright-eyed, fully-caffeinated and ready to hit!   

 Of course, there's lots  more to tell, but you can continue reading here. But just suffice it to say it was a very exciting and successful tour, which means I've got lots of new photos, audio & video clips to share with you, not only from the concerts but also -- as you can see from the picture, we were also able to squeeze in a little time for sightseeing! {{BIG SMILE}}  

In upcoming events I want to give you a SAVE THE DATE "heads up" about a very special performance I'll be doing for Women's History Month (March.)  As part of the Annual Lady Got Chops Festival, I'll be doing a debut performance at Sistas' Place in Brooklyn on Mar. 16 - presenting a Tribute to the Music of my father, Mal Waldron.  Joining me on this special evening of music will be Mimi Jones on bass & Sylvain Cuenca on drums.  Show starts at 8PM; visit: www.sistasplace.org for more details.  

Next week, on Sun., Feb. 17, I'll be participating in the annual Long Island WinterFest with the Jack Morelli Trio (featuring Daniel Foose on bass, Jack Morelli on drums and myself on vocals and keys.)  We'll perform at the Pellegrini Vineyards, show begins at 2:30pm.

Complimentary glass of wine with admission.  For full details, click the link below, or visit the festival website.  

 One last thing, for you art lovers ~ I'm very happy and proud to announce that the photography of Sylvain Durand will be on exhibit at Yegam Gallery from February 22 - March 10.   For those of you who don't know, Sylvain is a wonderful photographer who also happens to be my husband!  Click here to find out more about this exhibit and to learn about his artwork please visit his website at: www.sylvaindurandphotographer.com 

Thanks for allowing me to catch you up on all my latest news.  I hope to be seeing some of you at some o f the upcoming events. Sending best wishes & hugs until then!

~ Always, Mala

P.S.  Oops I almost forgot - Check out the new EPK on Lafango: http://lafango.com/epk/Mala_W