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New York, New York   April 24, 2012 - Announcing a hot, new swinging single, “Can I Steal A Little Love”, produced and recorded by Jazz Vocalist and popular song stylist Jerry Costanzo. Mr. Costanzo, well known for his smooth song stylings, updates the song “Can I Steal A Little Love” with a new arrangement by Andy Farber and backed by a 16-piece Big Band, adding a fresh vocal interpretation to Phil Tumienello’s lyrics. Although Jerry has the support of a full big band, through the wonder of multi-track recording, only 4 musicians actually played on the session. “Can I Steal A Little Love” showcases the fine talents of Andy Farber on all Saxophones and Piano, Brian Pereschi all Trumpets, Andrew Williams all Trombones and String Bass, with Jonathan Mele on Drums. “I recorded this song a few years ago to be used for a film, but unfortunately the project was cancelled so the tune was never used.” says Mr. Costanzo. “And although it’s not on an album of mi...

New York, New York April 19, 2012 -- "Moving Stories", a narrative fiction short film directed and produced by internationally acclaimed Filmmaker/Actress Nora Armani of Parev Productions (New York - Paris), was chosen in the official selection of The Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals, and will be presented in the Short Film Corner category, it was announced today. Armani conceived and developed the idea for "Moving Stories" in late January, scripted in February, began shooting immediately through mid-March, and finished post-production moments before the entry deadline to the festival. All while she was in the midst of moving from one NYC residence to another; the 18th move during her adult life. "Moving Stories" focuses on two women whose lives become intertwined by the apartment one is leaving and the other is entering. One woman, leaving behind New York, her hometown of 40 y...