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Piaf Interest Surges - Raquel Bitton Leads Edith Piaf Revival
French Jazz singer Raquel Bitton re-release tribute CD "Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf"
Also in distribution is a new Piaf Film on DVD (Lionsgate Films) "PIAF: her story, her songs"- written by and starring Raquel Bitton, a feature film that captures the essence of Edith Piaf and tells her story through her music.
San Francisco, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) June 4, 2007 -- Sparrow Productions Inc. the artist management company for French Jazz singer Raquel Bitton. announces the re-release of her acclaimed tribute CD "Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf".
Originally released in 2000, Bitton's re-release was sparked by a surge in interest in "all things Piaf", including the legendary French icons signature song No Regrets recently heard in an eBay commercial.
Through the years, pop icons including the likes of David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, Faith Hill, Grace Jones, Cyndi Lauper and Dr. John have proclaimed that Edith Piaf was a great inspiration to them.
Throughout her career, Marrakech born and San Francisco resident, Raquel Bitton has masterfully revived Piaf's repertoire from performing in small jazz clubs to the grand concert halls of North America including sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall.
"Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf" on CD is currently in stores at leading retail outlets including Borders, Barnes and Noble and is available online at Amazon.com, and for downloads at Itunes.com.
Also in distribution is a new Piaf Film on DVD (Lionsgate Films) is "PIAF: her story, her songs" -- written by and starring Raquel Bitton, a feature film that captures the essence of Edith Piaf and tells her story through her music.
Bitton's heart-wrenching performance earned her "Most Moving Film Experience" at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival, a Gold Telly Award, international critical acclaim along with praise from many of Piaf's composers, authors, and close friends who appear in the film.
About Raquel Bitton:
Raquel Bitton is recognized as the foremost singer of French Jazz Music (of the golden era) in the world today. She is also internationally praised as the leading interpreter of the music from the Edith Piaf repertoire.
For more information visit:
Website
www.raquelbitton.com
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=raquel+bitton&search=Search
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Photo Gallery http://www.raquelbitton.com/photogallery.asp
Contact:
Sparrow Productions Inc.
Email: sparrowprdct @ aol.com
Ph: (415) 883-3393
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