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Staying True To The Music
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Packing his debut CD with almost 75 minutes of music, Canadian axeman Scott Kroeker delivers a solid knockout punch on Fata Morgana. Kroeker is all about grooves and melodies, so even though he is as technically talented as the next shredder, he focused on creating an album with a great deal of replay value. His phrasing and tone work together to achieve this goal, and his use of acoustic guitar along with (and sometimes instead of) his distorted tones allow for an even more organic feel. Almost like a thinking man's instrumental rock, and the advantage of not having lyrics (or worse, trite sound clips from movie, radio and television shows) means that each tune can occupy a personal zone in each listener's mind - a soundtrack for life. So an excellent job here, and hopefully Kroeker stays as true to the music on his next release as he does on Fata Morgana.
Scott got his first guitar at age 14, some 16+ years ago. His main influences were Metallica, Megadeth, AC/DC, Guns 'N' Roses and many others. More recently his influences are Dream Theater, Joe Satriani, Soilwork and Sevendust, to name a few. Scott started out on the six-string, but in 1998, acquired his first 7-string Ibanez - the UV777PBK. Since then, it has been seven strings all the way. In 1992, Scott, along with fellow guitarist Mike Neufeld, formed the hard rock band, Sound Rage. They played numerous gigs, played alongside many acts including, Judas Priest, Helix, RATT, Warrant, Fire House, Noise Therapy, L.A. Guns, and Jackyl. In late 2001 the band broke up, reunited in mid-2002, but after a few gigs decided to call it quits. It was always a goal of his to put out a solo CD, so that's when work began on Fata Morgana.
With the ultimate goal of being able to make a living playing music, Kroeker would either like to remain an independent musician, or sign with a small independent label that will allow him to keep true to his passion.
MP3 Songs
Endless Road
La Atmosphera
Contact Information
Scott Kroeker
Box 21306
Steinbach, MB R5G 1S6
Canada
E-mail:
Scott Kroeker
Web site:
www.scottkroeker.com
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Down Under Guitar/Organ Trio
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Led by Australian guitarist and songwriter Jason Campbell, JC And The Jazz Hoppers are a trio rounded out by drummer Andrew Dickeson and organist/pianist Col Nolan. Chillin' At Home is their seven song debut recording, replete with a pair of Campbell originals, along with numbers by Bobby McFerrin ("Don't Worry, Be Happy") and Janet Jackson ("Anytime, Anyplace"), among others. Campbell's sound, ala George Benson, takes the hollow bodied guitar at face value, and interacts soulfully with Nolan's organ - taking this trio format to a beboppin' new level. The effective concept of blending some of today's popular music into their shows (and recorded tracks) sets Campbell and Co. apart from some of the traditionalists, but ensures his music has a chance to reach new ears - making some new jazz fans in the process.
Jason first started picking the guitar at age seven, by his sixteenth birthday he had the good fortune to hear his idol, George Benson, live, two sets a night for a full week and that cemented his ambitions right then and there. Jason was determined to make it to the jazz capital of the world, New York City. After some brief guitar studies with John Scofield and jazz workshops with Freddie Hubbard and Johnny Griffin his musical studies got serious with Rodney Jones, Pat Martino, Tal Farlow, John Abercrombie and Barry Harris. He formed his group, JC and the Jazz Hoppers, while in Australia. Jason took 25 years to get to the point where he is happy with his sound and concept, and now wants to share it with those looking for something they can hang onto today.
Campbell's pledge to his listeners is to perform a Janet Jackson tune next to a Larry Young tune, Norah Jones next to John Coltrane, and maybe even a George Benson or Wes Montgomery tune, out of respect, in a classic guitar/organ trio setting.
MP3 Songs
Fresh Roast
Our Delight
Contact Information
Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
269 S Route 94
Warwick, NY 10990
United States
E-mail:
JC And The Jazz Hoppers
Web site:
www.jcandthejazzhoppers.com
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