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Welcome to the News for January 2012 For audio samples and further information, please view the Electronic Press Kit on Sonicbids. <><.><> For Darren’s current live performance project, he is musical director and accompanist for the internationally known vocalist, Tempe. Tempe sings Retro Jazz & World Lounge blending English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian classics along with rarely heard gems into an unforgettable potpourri. Providing rhythmic artistry for this group is international powerhouse, Emrah Kotan. IMPORTANT NOTICE... Additional information and songs are now available on ReverbNation. http://www.reverbnation.com/tempeotto Tempe on Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StqlWwPREAo <><.><> Winning Edge Productions and AGM Publishing are both in full swing. <><.><> For Kids Only is being prepared for launch! There are many activities going on behind the scenes in preparation for this groundbreaking launch. Please be sure to check back here often for updates and news on the FKO websites that are being developed and slated to come on line soon. For everyone who has received a promotional copy of "Light a Candle for the Child", the board of directors and all the staff at FKO thank you for your interest in this cutting edge program. Additional promotional copies can be requested by contacting Darren on this site. <><.><> October 2009 saw a blockbuster performance with Garrison Elliott at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a couple of nights at the premier Jazz club Nighttown, in Cleveland, Ohio. Darren performed the shows and was music director for these special performances as part of a 9 piece group that showcased material from Garrison's albums. <><.><> Performances are available from solo to larger group configurations while providing the right combination of appropriate A-list musicians. The perfect mix of vocal and/or instrumental material includes The Great American Songbook, Latin, Standards, Jazz, Classic Popular, Broadway and even a little Classic Country. Every detail is strictly based on the individual needs and requests of each client. All fees are negotiated on an individual basis according to event details and when international travel is required, certain business arrangements may be handled by a third party representative. <><.><> Students are being accepted for piano, theory, musicianship, vocal coaching and audition preparation. A teaching schedule can be set up once an interview lesson has been conducted. | |||||||