Goan jazz ensemble 'Jazz Junction' has been invited to perform at this years Jazz Utsav festival on the 29th of November. Jazz Utsav has now replaced Jazz Yatra as India's biggest international jazz festival. This is the first time a band from Goa will feature at the festival and Jazz Junction hopes to re-establish Goa as a major source of jazz from India. The band led by bassplayer Colin D'Cruz will feature:
Simone Jehangir...vocals Elvis Lobo...guitar Carlos Gonsalves...percussion Xavier Peres...keyboards Colin D'Cruz...fretless bass Lester Godinho...drums Jazz Junction's debut album will also be launched at the Jazz Utsav. Here's a sneak preview of some of the tracks from the album: http://jazzgoa.tripod.com/jjcd.html
