21-Aug-2003 musicmessenger
Jazzy Joe Goa's most prominent jazz musician will be recording his debut album in Goa. He would like to dedicate the album to goans worldwide in celeberation of Goa Day. Here's a brief profile of the musicians performing on the album: Joe Periera Popularly known as 'Jazzy Joe', this octogeneranian has proven that music, besides being the food of love, could also be the magic elixir of youth. Joe recently went on stage at the Jazz Yatra to enthrall the audience with an exuberance that people half his age would not have. Jazzy Joe is currently the toast of the jazz scene in Mumbai where he performs regularly at places like Jazz by the Bay and Soul Fry besides numerous high profile events around the country. Joe has carved a comfortable niche for himself as one of India's most accomplished musicians having arrranged music in the indian film industry for decades while arranging music for big bands. Besides being a virtuoso saxophonist he also plays violin, flute, clarinet and piano! Angel AV the record company from Goa that has been promoting goan talent worldwide, has decided to record the mult-instrument talent of this amazing musician. So after decades of live performances Jazzy Joe is now ready to record his debut album in the land that gave him his talent-Goa! Bonny Remedios India's answer to the father of jazz Louis Armstrong. Bonny Remedios band leader, pianist, singer, showman ruled the swinging sixties in Mumbai. Bonny became popular initially for his amazing renditions of Louis Armstrong songs. He soon established himself as an entertainer in his own right with a wide repetoire of jazz standards including songs that brought tears of laughter to peoples eyes. Bonny has spent a lifetime entertaining people at fivestar hotels in India and the middle east. His is the voice on many an ad commercial. A recent commercial featuring Bonny that's making waves on television is the animated 'Hutch' ad where a little girls speaks over Bonny singing the Louis Armstrong version of 'I'm in the mood for love'. Bonny a 'Mumbai' goan looks forward to performing/recording in Goa. Colin D'Cruz Here is one of the few bassplayers worldwide, who has been a member of over seventy different live music ensembles. His unique sound and style has given him an individual voice in today's world of music. Having played just about every genre of music, with a continuously growing list of bands, Colin attributes his virtuosity to an open mind, open ears and a best is yet to come philosophy. He is constantly influenced by evolving forms of rhythm, melody and harmony that invariably gets absorbed into his music. Colin had recently been a part of the goan music scene when he set up some popular bands in Goa like Just Jazz, Obligato and Blues Power. Colin is currently on a worldwide tour with singer Sonu Nigaam. He will be co-producing Jazz Joes recording along with Orlando of Angel AV. Adrian D'Souza The only Indian jazz musician who has managed to establish himself as a much in demand live/session drummer in the heart of it all New York city USA! He is also the first Indian to be invited to perform with the world jazz orchestra. Adrian is currently based in New York and tours worldwide with America's premier jazz vocalist Roseanna Vitro. He has also performed and recorded with jazz legends like Eddie Gomez, George Brooks and Eddie Henderson to name a few. He is on the verge of releasing his solo album recorded in the US, featuring some of the worlds best talent. Adrian is a goan by origin and can't wait to display his talent in the land of music-Goa! www.angelav.com 21-Aug-2003 musicmessenger ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Goan Musicians >From a posting on WORLD GOA DAY wbsite www.goaday.com > MESSAGEs ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################