Artist description A Versatile and Multi-skilled artist.

Music Style Rock / Pop

Musical Influences British Rock, Baroque, Brazilian/Latin, Jazz, Flamenco, Pop

Similar Artists A misture of 80's Rock with modern Pop and Latin Percussion grooves

Artist History Born in Brazil and based in the UK since 1986, Charlson Ximenes (pronounced she-menes) made his first record 'Tora Tora Tora' with Brazilian band 'Esquadrilha da Fumaca'. In London he recorded three singles with hard rock band 'Deja Vu', before playing and recording with diverse international musicians. COLLISION COURSE is his debut solo album and showcases his experience as an artist, songwriter and producer.

Group Members Charlson Ximenes, David Etheridge, Jay Rice.

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Programming.

Albums Tora Tora Tora ( Esquadrilha da Fumaca ), Black Angel ( Deja Vu ), Love Me Tonite ( Deja Vu ), Fire And Ice / The Time's Right ( Deja Vu ), Baby I Love You - Never Around CD ( Nando Lynch ), Collision Course ( Solo Album )

Press Reviews A FINELY CRAFTED EUROPEAN POP ALBUM*****(Splendid E-zine album review) AN OUTSTANDING FIRST OUTING***** (Bryan Baker - www.Gajoob.com) CHARLSON XIMENESs DEBUT SOLO ALBUM HAS A SMOOTH, HOOKY SOUND THAT PRODUCES POWER FROM ITS EMOTION (Mark E. Waterbury www.musicmorsels.com)

Additional Info The Collision Course CD features multi- talented singer/musician David Etheridge

Location London, England - United Kingdom

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