EuroCircle's "Artist Showcase" With Anders Holst and Paula Jaakkola November 16, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Amy Long
[email protected]
646.613.1101
EUROCIRCLE TO HOST ARTIST SHOWCASE AT THE TAJ II LOUNGE
PERFORMANCES FROM AMERICAN SMOOTH JAZZ AWARD NOMINEE, ANDERS HOLST,
AND JAZZ PIANIST, PAULA JAAKKOLA

(NEW YORK, NY) October 28, 2011 – The premier European social organization in NYC, EuroCircle, is proud to present a showcase of artists at the Taj Lounge on November 16th at 6:30pm. The lineup includes two talented musicians who hail from Europe, but are now deeply rooted in the New York City music scene.

Kicking off with the cultural organization’s signature martini, the “Eurotini”, the evening will showcase the sophisticated, velvety vocals of American Smooth Jazz Award Nominee, Anders Holst and ethereal jazz vocalist and pianist, Paula Jaakkola.

In addition to the performances, $50 gift certificates, courtesy of PinkCalyx.com jewelry, and signed CD’s from Anders Holst will be raffled off during the evening’s festivities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America; a volunteer driven organization dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative Colitis.

EuroCircle Artist Showcase Event Details:
Wednesday, November 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Taj II Lounge
48 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
212.620.3033
www.tajlounge.com
Tickets: $10
Advance tickets can be purchased on the EuroCircle website here:
http://eurocircle.ticketleap.com/eurocircles-live-jazz-w-anders-holst--carlos-jimenez/

ABOUT ANDERS HOLST
Swedish singer/songwriter, Anders Holst blends smoky jazz stylings with adult contemporary music. His first two releases, Five and Romantika were praised by the likes of Billboard, All Music Guide, Radio & Records, among others. The releases led to a multitude of shows at the prestigious Feinstein’s at the Lowe’s Regency, a performance on WNBC’s Weekend Today in New York, and a nomination from The American Smooth Jazz Awards for 2010 International Male Vocalist of the Year, alongside Michael Buble, Seal and Matt Dusk. His latest offering, SoHo Suite, has met similar success, being embraced by Billboard, AOL Music and Fox News Live. www.andersholst.com

ABOUT PAULA JAAKKOLA
Originally from Finland, Paula Jaakkola is a New York based singer/songwriter and piano player. With a background in pop, jazz, world music and Finnish folklore, Paula has spent most of her musical years performing and touring in the US and Scandinavia. Guided by her pop sensibility she creates an intimate and personal approach to her songs that explore existential themes. www.musicwithwings.com

ABOUT EUROCIRCLE
EuroCircle started in 1999 as an informal community for European professionals & Europhiles – married or single – and now has grown to more than 70,000 members. With no political, religious or ethnic affiliations, EuroCircle is a place where you can exchange ideas, tips, professional contacts, make friends and more. You can meet people offline at local events or online through the membership features. EuroCircle was a social network before Facebook or the term social network had even been invented. After more than 10 years and thousands of events in hundreds of cities, EuroCircle now welcomes and attracts professionals and expats from all over the globe, from London to Los Angeles or New York to Johannesburg. www.eurocircle.net

ABOUT TAJ II LOUNGE
Standing out amidst other Flatiron lounges, Taj II is the reinvented combination of a restaurant, lounge and event space. With opulent imported décor such as carved teak, woodwork, sandstone dancing shivas, and a magnificent mahogany and copper-topped bar, Taj II transports its guests to the ultimate luxury of dining and nightlife inspired by India. www.tajlounge.com

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