We are very happy to announce the vocalist Rie FURUSE's up-coming gig on 7/24 Tue. at JZ-Brat. Some of the top musicians in town will join her to play cool & funky tunes for your pleasure!
You will be dazzled by Jazz, Funk, Latin and popular music performed by this unique ensemble. There will be something for everybody. So come along and enjoy yourself in style at this chic venue!
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Vocals; Rie FURUSE - She's been studying with the renowned vocalist, Diva Gray (a former member of Chic). She has worked with the pianist Rafael Alcala (known for his work with Manhattan Transfer) and the famed lyricist Chris Mosdell (Sarah Brightman, Eric Clapton). Rie had a successful tour in Hawaii earlier this year and is getting well established on the world stage.
Piano; Kei Shibata - Kei has toured with Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie etc. and worked with many other top musicians.
Bass; Gregg Lee - Gregg is a 6string bass player. He played with J.P. Morgan, Greg Evigan, Buddy Miles, Gabor Szabo and others. In 1980 after "Caldera" disbanded, Gregg came to Japan.
Drums; Mark DeRose - Born in NYC. Mark has performed with many artists throughout Japan including Hino Terumasa, Don Alias and Lew Tabakin etc. He also appeared at the Newport Jazz Festival with his group 'DANOBI'. He started the new trend in jazz-inspired Asian world music here in Japan.
Sax; Andy Wulf - Born in Canada. Andy has performed with such jazz luminaries as Reggie Workman, Kenny Wheeler, Robin Eubanks, and Anthony Braxton. One of the busiest saxophonists in town!
Shows : Doors Open 17:30 1st / Start 19:00 - 20:00 2nd / Start 20:30 - 21:30 Music Charge : 4,200 yen (The music charge covers both shows.) Members : Rie FURUSE (vo) Kei Shibata (p) Gregg Lee (b) Mark DeRose (ds) Andy Wulf (sax)
*Reservation, inquiry : Bookings are made on a "First come, first served", so please reserve soon to get a good seat! JZ-Brat (TEL : 03-5728-0168)