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A creative unit of 11 musicians that mixes in a unique and original way a tasty soul flavour with pop, funk, jazz and rock.
FOUNDATION: the foundation of this project are a handful of great songs by SirJo (aka Sergio Cocchi), creator and lead singer, that were arranged with the contribution of the explosive band. The group is made up by some of the top players of the italian music scene who have also worked a great deal with international artists. The songs performed blend many different styles, while a vibrating positivity that transpires from the lyrics and the music ties them all magically together. The tracks are part of FOUNDA(C)TION – AS IT USED 2B: Unreleased ’94-‘08, the first and upcoming album by the band.
ACTION: from these songs starts a journey that combines groove, known riffs (and fresh new ones) and improvisation, where it’s hard to define genres and styles because they all melt into a sound that’s modern and vintage at the same time, while keeping its soulful vibe. Beautiful and simple melodies on top of fresh and intriguing harmonies, with a rhythm that keeps its intense and contagious flow.
The sound of the band also originates from the great number of prestigious collaborations of its members with such different artists as (to name a few) Delfayo Marsalis, John Patitucci, Billy Cobham, Jimmy Haslip, Stefano DiBattista, Gianluca Petrella in the jazz field, soul greats Otis Clay, Denise La Salle, Syl Johnson, Keisha Jackson (featured on the album on Feel, the heavy funk-rock anthem), Vaneese Thomas and pop legends Ricky Martin and Mina.
During the show different atmospheres alternate, with intense moments of pure improvisation morphing into airy ballads and then again into swing funk: a groovy and soulful show, that will leave the audience fulfilled and delighted.
FOUNDA(C)TION
SirJo- Leadvox, Keys Pancho Ragonese – Keys & programming Lorenzo Poli - El.bass Giovanni Giorgi - Drums & live electronics Pacho - Percussions Isabella Casucci – Vocalist Elisa Rosselli - Vocalist Heggy Vezzano/Marcello Cosenza - El. guitar Alessandro Diaferio - El & Ac.guitars Pepe Ragonese – Trumpet , horn arrangements Valentino Finoli – Sax & reeds
Info & booking:
SWEETSOULMUSIC PRODUCTIONS www.sweetsoulmusicproductions.com Tel +39 0536 21827
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