Swiss-born and NYC based guitarist, singer and songwriter Eliane Amherd has made a career out of touring the world, literally and stylistically: Jazz, Funk grooves, Latin and Brazilian rhythms inform Eliane’s stylish, sophisticated retro - pop sound. In LA DÉGUSTATION, her inspirations remain international, but as a songwriter, she turns her lens to her home soil: the complex and diverse “terroirs” of the canton Valais in Switzerland, where wine is business, culture, science, and (nearly) religion. Each of La Dégustation’s tracks is named for a wine produced in her home region. Intoxicating and socially unifying, wine provides the focus for Eliane’s witty explorations of culture, gender, love, politics, history and art. She now presents her NYC album release concert at CITY VINEYARD, the perfect venue for this musical wine tasting. Eliane has performed in New York’s premiere clubs and tours in North- and South America, Canada, Europe and Asia, where she appeared in international Festivals in China, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal and Mongolia. Brazilian bassist Amanda Ruzza (Amy Lee, Leni Stern) and the Grammy award winning drummer Rosa Avila (Andy Williams, Petula Clark ) from Mexico complete Eliane’s power Trio, whose chemistry and astonishing musical range are on display throughout the album and in any live concert setting. “Amherd's music is fun, funky, sassy and cool and deserving of much wider recognition. A mix of soul and funk, aided and abetted by some Latin and Afro beats. At times both Curtis Mayfield and Gil Scott-Heron spring to mind.” - All About Jazz