Artist description Jazzy feet, a bossa-butt, reggae-belly and a hip-hop head make up the full-bodied sound of this refreshingly colorful ensemble.

Music Style Jazz/Pop

Musical Influences Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin

Similar Artists The Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai

Artist History For Nicki and Ira, the brother and sister core of this band, their musical involvement started in their single digit ages. The rest of the native Washingtonian band members came together after paying their dues to the local DC jazz circuit for over five years. Perserverance, a love for the energy that only LIVE music can provide and the kind hand of destiny brought these fine musicians together. Feast your ears on these sonic fruits.

Group Members Nicki Gonzalez (vocals), Ira Gonzalez (double bass), Michael Harris (guitar), Jay Tobey (drums), Marc Caponi (piano), Brian Mills (saxophone), Alejandro Diejuez (percussion)

Instruments Vocals, piano, bass, drums, guitar, saxophone, percussion

Albums The Nicki Gonzalez Band

Press Reviews Washington City Paper, May 7, 1999http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/entertainment/music/wammies2000.htmhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/entertainment/music/wammies2000/gonzalez.htmhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/galleries/entertainment/wammies020700/photo4.htm

Location Sterling, VA - USA

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