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The headliner for the 2008 ALI Winter Concert couldn't have been more perfect: Jen Chapin. Not only has she been a life-long supporter of our favorite cause, Long Island Cares (founded by her father Harry Chapin). She also represents the leading edge of the next generation of acoustic musicians, with a unique blend of urban folk, funk, and soul that's been called "addictive." Listen in to the big-but-somehow-totally-intimate sound of Jen, husband/acoustic bassist Stephan Crump, and guitarists Jamie Fox and Liberty Ellman, as they weave a tapestry of sound and lyric all their own.

More critical acclaim: brilliant.. soulfully poetic (NPR), thoughtful.. worth-savoring (People), smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel). JazzTimes has called her a first-rate storyteller while Relix regards her as one of the freshest voices singing today." She has been featured on Late Nite with Conan OBrien, honored by the USA Songwriting Competition, appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and opened up for Bruce Hornsby and the Neville Brothers. Her performances are powerful, spotlighting the world-class musicianship and rare chemistry of husband/acoustic bassist Stephan Crump and guitarists Jamie Fox and Liberty Ellman. Find out even more at www.jenchapin.com.