Ozo

Ozo: A Kind Of Zo

by John Sharpe
November 20, 2015

There's a strand of Portuguese music which oscillates between the points of a triangle formed by improv, ambient and minimalism. Ozo, which comprises erstwhile classical pianist Paulo Mesquita, and rock/pop drummer Pedro Oliveira, sits somewhere in the centre of that triangle. The dominant characteristic of the nine jointly-credited cuts is a pretty melodicism allied to a basic rhythm created using unconventional textures. Although Oliveira is credited only with prepared drums, at times the result is reminiscent of electronics. ...

Fats/Breese Nola Benefit: BB, Berry, Richard, Ozo, Taj

Source: JamBase
May 19, 2009

The Domino Effect: May 30 at New Orleans Arena New Orleans Benefit Concert to feature B.B. King, Chuck Berry Little Richard, Wyclef Jean, Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal & Junior Brown

Drew Breese Blues guitar great B.B. King will perform at The Domino Effect, a star-studded concert that will raise money for The Brees Dream Foundation while honoring Fats Domino's many contributions to music and his hometown of New Orleans. The Domino Effect will take place on ...
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