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Artist description
From east to west, north to south, in sight, sound, and movement, this group making its sound completely original. Coming from several corners of the globe, the musicians bring an international flavour to their work. This music is not only for listening; it has a backbeat that dances in many different worlds. This band was formed over ten years ago in Paris by Matthew Russell with a mixture of African, American, Indian and French musicians. We have played over 100 concerts in France and Europe. Our musical direction has no boundaries; between African, Jazz and ambient music. |
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Music Style
World beat jazz from ambient to hard driving bop. |
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Musical Influences
Manu Dibango, Parliament/Funkadelic, Herbie Hancock, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Earth,Wind & Fire, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Bob Marley, Eddy Palmeri. |
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Similar Artists
Manu Dibango, Herbie Hancock, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Bob Marley, Eddy Palmeri. |
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Artist History
An American in Paris, Matthew Russell came as a flute and saxophone player from NYC where he was playing with salsa, reggae and jazz bands. Looking towards a new horizon he travelled all over the Middle East, Europe, and Africa until he found himself based in Paris France. This is where he has been developing his "World Beat" sound where Africa meets India coming from NYC. He has worked as producer, arranger and composer on projects distributed by Universal, sony, BMG, and EMI. One of his personal projects, which is featured here today, is "Climates". World beat jazz from ambient to hard driving bop. |
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Group Members
Matthew S. Russell : Flutes, voices, and percussionFrom New York; he has worked with Pierre Akendegue, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, John Lewis, George Russell, Les Têtes Brulées, Bonga, and Geoffrey Oryema.John Handelsman : Alto and tenor saxophonesFrom New York; he has worked with Arthur H. and Jaques Higelin, Alfredo Rodriguez, Rido Bayonne, Anzy Matthews, Joe Lee Wilson, Annette Lowman.Jean-François Kellner : GuitarFrom Paris; he has worked with Salif Këita, Touré Kounda, Cheb Kader, Dédé Saint Prix, Geoffrey Oryema, and Sapho.Guy N'Sangue : Bass From Duala; Cameroon, he has worked with Jean-Luc Ponty, Dédé Saint Prix, and Kassav.Brice Wassy : Drums and percussionFrom Yaounde, Cameroon; he has worked with Salif Keita, Myriam Makeba, Manu Dibango, and Jean-Luc Ponty.Arnold Moueza : PercussionFrom Paris; he has worked with Eddie Martinez, Alfred Rodriguez, Trilok Gurtü, Princess Erika, and Ray Lema. |
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Instruments
Matthew S. Russell : Flutes, voices, and percussion, John Handelsman : Alto and tenor saxophones, Jean-François Kellner : Guitar,Guy N'Sangue : Bass, Brice Wassy : Drums and percussion, Arnold Moueza : Percussion |
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Albums
Climates |
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Location
Paris - France |
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