Pianist and composer, Peter Edwards, graduated with a Masters in Jazz
from Trinity College of Music in 2009. An alumnus of the Tomorrowʼs
Warriors young artist development programme, he has already established a
growing reputation as a bandleader, musical director, composer and
arranger.He is accompanist for singer Nicola Emmanuelle, directs The Nu
Civilisation Orchestra and plays with a variety of bands including
‘Rhythmica’ and the Zara McFarlane band. Peter also collaborates with
artists from other disciplines. Most recently he composed 6 pieces for
jazz dectet to accompany poetry written and performed by Lemn Sissay MBE
at Purcell Room, Southbank Centre. The final movement ‘Whaf if?’ was
filmed and broadcast on Channel 4’s ‘3 minute wonder’ series. The film
was later featured at the Royal Academy of Arts in January 2010 as part
of ‘Earth: Art of a changing world’ exhibition. PETER EDWARDS
Joni NehRita’s music is a breath of fresh air for those who still like their music served with, well...Soul. An accomplished singer/songwriter/musician, she manages to blend the time-honoured qualities of classic soul with a modern sensibility that flirts heavily with jazz and pop. It is this effortless and seamless fusion that gives Joni her distinct sound and makes her feel familiar yet fresh and new. In mid-January she released a new 3 song EP called "Beginnings"; aptly named, as it is the first recording she has made with the quintet she's been playing with for the past few years. On it Joni flexes her songwriting chops offering up three very different, yet distinctly Joni NehRita tunes. One is a playful, feel- good medium swing, another a gorgeous waltz that makes the listener feel as though they've been transported back to the days of classic back & white movies, and lastly we a sexy soul-jazz tune that features spoken word artist Hajile Kalaike on its funky outro.Joni's two previously releases were well supported by the CBC, Canada AM, The Toronto Sun, Now Toronto, KW Record, former Wave 94.7. She has performed lived on Canada AM twice, had the lead role in The Grand Theatre's production of Hair and has been funded by the Ontario Arts Council. JONI NEHRITA QUINTET
Jan Kiesewetter is a young man with ambitious goals, which he also
achieves. The saxophonist is not only a gifted instrumentalist, but also
a composer who is attracting attention. He had a stack of pieces that
he composed and for which he was looking for a band that fit to them. He
finally found the band members in 2011 and then immediately won the
"Augsburg Art Promotion Prize" with them. The jury stated that he was
awarded the prize because his band was distinguished by "a high degree
of instrument mastery, musical presence, maturity and a commanding
nature." The band name GammaRama has a hidden meaning: the music should
penetrate everything in its path like gamma rays. However, the
compositions are also penetrated by blues and jazz history, where
Thelonious Monk repeatedly turns up, by multifaceted rhythms all the way
to Cha Cha Cha, and by dreamy ballads to swinging uptempo numbers.Jan Kiesewetter studied at Richard Strauss Conservatory and at HMT in
Munich. He recently earned his Master's degree under Florian Trübsbach
and is now a teacher too. Courses and workshops held by Michael
Riessler, Joe Gallardo and Ingrid Jensen, among others, have left their
traces, and the courses held by Gregor Hübner especially helped
Kiesewetter in developing his own composition style. However – and this
has advanced his work significantly – he also is involved in other
fields from new music all the way to musicals in his concerts. A
fortunate coincidence: mature, rich sound on an instrument and a gift
for composition come together in one person.The guitarist Bernd Huber is also involved in such wide-ranging
projects. Although he graduated from the premier school of jazz guitar
(under Peter O´Mara and Geoff Goodman, among others), he also studied
classical guitar parallel (under Susanne Schoeppe). However, you can
also frequently hear him as accompaniment for jazz singers or in bands
that play R&B, fado or free improvisations – a real
jack-of-all-trades! KIESEWETTERS GAMMARAMA
'Holly' embodies the struggle of his early forays. During “This Is a
Game,” Waterhouse sets up a snarly, post-surf guitar solo with a
succinct statement of a cynical outlook: “This is a game / Please
remember my words / And don’t get upset when you don’t get what you
think you deserve.” And on the gothic-soul strut “Let It Come Down,” he
meditates on the inevitability of pain. “If there’s gonna be rain
tonight,” he sings in a stoic croon. “Let it come down.”
It’s clear from this material that Waterhouse is in the midst of his own
becoming. He isn’t the type to let ecstasy take over, like Van
Morrison, or to drawl away in a consum- mately laid-back register, like
Mose Allison. In the tension between his wry lyrics and crisp
arrangements, you hear the expression of a worldly skeptic who’s
also—when it comes to his art—a sanctified believer. Whoever it was that
Nick Waterhouse wanted to be matters less now; these days, he just
sounds like himself. NICK WATERHOUSE
In one word Solomon’s music can be described as UniverSoul ~ “one universal sound that soothes the soul.“ The language of his music is universal. He is a musician who makes no boasts about his musical talent, but credits his Daddy (Jehovah) for blessing him with the ability to do what he does. A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Solomon grew up as a PK (Preacher’s Kid) and was exposed to the ministry of music early in his childhood. He is the oldest of three siblings and began playing the bass guitar at age 15 with his family’s gospel quartet, The Edmond Family. Solomon’s passion for playing the keyboard ultimately lead him to a career as a minister of music for over 25 years. He has since began focusing on the creation and production of the music he was once forbidden to express...Love Songs!
He is also gifted to draw and design. In 1977, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Atlanta College of Arts to pursue a degree in graphic design. He was very excited about a promising future as a design artist and dreamed of one day owning his own graphic design company. But little did he know, there would be a divine interruption of his plans – one that almost took his life. While attending college, Solomon became deathly ill and had to drop out of school. He moved back home with his parents in South Georgia and was convalescent for several years. He was finally diagnosed with Sarcoidosis of the lungs. As a result of this incurable disease, he lost partial use of his lungs, glands and total use of his left eye. It was then that Solomon realized how useless he was without his creator. A total surrender was inevitable. God completely restored to him the use of his glands and the joy of his salvation.Solomon made his debut to the “so-called” secular music industry with his release of Together Again in 2007, a soulful compilation of jazz, rooted in gospel with a mild mix of Latin and R&B beats. The CD is a tribute to his first cousin, Jonathan Dubose. They grew up together in Bridgeport. After many years of separation, the two have come Together Again on this project. Jonathan is the baddest guitarist in the land. He is also known in the gospel industry as the prophesying guitarist. Solomon later released “Love Language” in 2010. His latest release is entitled “The B-Side.”In one word Solomon’s music can be described as UniverSoul ~ “one universal sound that soothes the soul.“ The language of his music is universal. He is a musician who makes no boasts about his musical talent, but credits his Daddy (Jehovah) for blessing him with the ability to do what he does. A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Solomon grew up as a PK (Preacher’s Kid) and was exposed to the ministry of music early in his childhood. He is the oldest of three siblings and began playing the bass guitar at age 15 with his family’s gospel quartet, The Edmond Family. Solomon’s passion for playing the keyboard ultimately lead him to a career as a minister of music for over 25 years. He has since began focusing on the creation and production of the music he was once forbidden to express...Love Songs! SOLEX
The NINTH studio album, recorded at Scanhope Sound - a
beautiful studio near to Red Rocks, Colorado, in September 2013.
Therapy features guest performances from vocalist Kim Dawson (The Motet)
and sax player Ryan Zoidis (Lettuce).
There’s quite the sonic spectrum on there: (spoiler alert!)
Keb Dargey deep funk (Old Man Noises), Ramsey Lewis-esque souljazz
(Morning Fly), old-school soul-pop (I Want You to Stay), classic
Meters-y NMS (Monday Meters), some St Germaine-ish jazz house (When it
Rains…), funky British silliness (Whistle Song, Slow Down), JB groove
(Soul Sista), Doorsy mellow jazz (Detox), a protest tune (WWIII), and a
contemporary pop song done in the style of a 1974 George Benson
instrumental cover version (Bruno Mars’s Treasure). Produced, as all
previous NMS titles, by our guitarist Eddie Roberts.The album is released on digital on Légère Recordings & One Note Records on March 7th 2014.CD/LP out on Légère Recordings on March 14th 2014.In USA & Canada the vinyl LP will be available on Dumaine Records from April 15th 2014. THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS
Saxophonist and composer Chris Greene was born in Evanston, IL. He began
playing saxophone at 10, and he eventually spent his formative years in
the award-winning Evanston High School Wind and Jazz Ensembles. Around
this same time, he began to play professionally with many local pop/rock
and jazz bands. Greene eventually went to Bloomington, IN to attend the
prestigious Indiana University Jazz Studies program and studied with
renowned professor and cellist David Baker. Greene left the Indiana
college town in 1994 and returned to Chicago. He immersed himself in the
regional music scene and has since collaborated with some of the
nation’s most creative and versatile musicians. In the Chicago area
alone, Greene can be seen with many different groups - in many different
genres. He also leads his own critically-acclaimed group, the Chris
Greene Quartet. He has also performed or recorded with the following
artists: Common, The Temptations, Sheena Easton, Steve Cole, Michael
Manson, Andrew Bird, The J. Davis Trio, Typhanie Monique, Zach Brock,
Chris Rob, Vic Lavender, Jesse De La Pena, Liquid Soul and The Mighty
Blue Kings. Chris Greene has perfomed at the following venues: The House of Blues,
Park West, Chicago Metro, Double Door, Jazz Showcase, Green Mill, Pops
for Champagne, Andy's, Baker's Keyboard Lounge, RIBCO, Elbo Room, Ravina
Pavillion, City Winery...CHRIS GREENE QUARTET
Debut release from hard hitting jazz quartet Gusto the Bodysnatcher.
Gusto draws influence from Australian artists such as Andrea Keller and
Scott Tinkler, with a hint of the 'new-hip jazz' of american Christian
Scott, and Swedish trio EST. It is through composed improvised music,
with the composed sections creating the context for the improvisation
that all members simultaneously contribute to.
2013 saw Gusto play throughout Melbourne at a variety of venues, from
Bennett's Lane to the Arts Centre, with the odd stop off at a pub venue
along the way. This EP was recorded in September and is a snapshot of
the path they have placed themselves on. Funding from this EP will be
going towards recording a full length album in mid 2014 that will
provide a stepping stone for the group to tour the country with.
MORBLUS (I) has been a synonym of an intriguing sound of Blues, Soul, Bluesrock and Rhythm & Blues for more than 20 years.The spirit and soul of their music does not only become apparent live on stage but also in their publications (7 CDs, 1 DVD) which mainly consist of original songs written and arranged by frontman Roberto Morbioli.There’s one thing in common: With their wide repertoire of blues classics, modern soul pieces and original compositions and with an unbridled amount of adrenaline, the quartet, around, MORBLUS evokes a unforgettable music experience which with its power and groove carries its audiences away more than any other act in the European music scene.Well known for their energetic sound, by fans and musicians alike, in Europe and beyond, Morblus has toured Italy with John Mayall, and Robben Ford and played the legendary B.B. King Blues Club in Memphis Tennessee.In their more than 20 years of band history, MORBLUS looks back at an impressing journey to the great stages in Europe and acquired a big fan community escpecially in their home country Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Luxemburg.In 2011, MORBLUS played more than 80 concerts, for example at the Sierre Blues Festival in Switzerland, the Blues’n Jazz Rallye in Luxemburg or the Trasimeno Blues Festival in Italy. MORBLUS
