The Wall Of Jazz

The Wall Of Jazz is a brand new, unique, and exciting Dallas-based Jazz music ensemble that gets underway this coming Summer (2009).

The ensemble will perform both 1970s-era Jazz/Funk "cover" selections as well as its own original compositions within its repertoire.

Check out some of the powerful "cover" selections that you can expect to both experience and enjoy immensely at this link!

Just a few of the 1970s Jazz/Funk pioneers that you can expect to discover The Wall Of Jazz paying homage to include; Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Lenny White, Dr. Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, and many more such Jazz luminaries.

If you are someone who enjoys this era of Jazz, but who has been missing hearing it for far too long and feel that your musical taste has been overlooked, don't miss this powerful ensemble that presents some of the finest musical talent, not only in the DFW Metroplex, but also some of the finest talent in the world.

The ensemble's future includes both recording and performance projects that will involve international travel as well.

As an extensive alternate roster is maintained for this musical group, Dallas area Jazz musicians and Jazz vocalists are encouraged to contact us and register their complete information for possible inclusion in upcoming performances.

FROM: TWOJ Founder & Lead Director Kenny Love

"We all have favorite songs and music eras that are most dear to our hearts, minds, and spirits. And, in respect to your own favorite songs, regardless of their genre, it is likely you can recall exactly what you were doing when that favorite song invaded your psyche. In many (if not most) instances, these favorites are introduced to us during our formative teen years, largely, establishing our musical choices and tastes for our entire lives.

My personal favorite genre has always been Jazz, mainly, because I suppose that Jazz is one of the few genres that is truly free in its nature as music should be and knows no boundaries, compared to most forms of commercial genres. If given an innate opportunity, Jazz can take you to levels of ascension such as you have never experienced.

My favorite era was that of 1970s Jazz/Funk, whereby, I first learned to compose music 'old school' style (pen and paper) at age 17. As a musician, I was 'locked in' to both the literal and proverbial powers of the 7th, 9th, and even inverted 11th chords that, with a single intentionally displaced note in a given traditional chord, could unsettle one's soul through bringing uncontrollable laughter, joy, tears, or pain and, in certain instances, all of these emotions simultaneously.

Several years ago, with my seemingly being entrapped spiritually, emotionally, and otherwise in the 1970s nostalgic Jazz/Funk era amid a Pop culture that appeared musically brain dead in exchange for technical disparity concurrent with its ongoing and ever descending immersion into an indecisive musical idiom, you can only imagine my delight in discovering many of these Jazz/Funk selections from their original artists online that I had not heard in years.

But! Even more importantly, was my discovery that there were also other Jazz lovers my age who, too, were missing this great and wonderful era of music. And, it was not more apparent than through their comments displayed on such sites as YouTube where many of these selections exist.

With these fellow Jazz connoisseurs openly stating (largely, out of being disheartened), how much they also sorely missed this era and its related songs, and that they were not being served through Jazz musical acts that were performing these songs live, therein, lay the initial roots of my idea of, specifically, serving this particular music sector of the public. It also doesn't disappoint to see younger generations enjoying this particularly special genre of music as well.

As a fellow Jazz lover and fan of this music era, as well as our thanking you for visiting our MySpace site, I graciously request your consideration of not only becoming a MySpace Friend to The Wall Of Jazz, but even more importantly, a Jazz fan who comes out to support our debut (and subsequent) performances this summer. Also, please consider informing anyone (and everyone) you know who enjoys this genre of music as well.

In advance, thank you...we, sincerely, appreciate you and your interest, and we eagerly look forward to meeting you personally, as well as providing you with a return to a pleasurable 'old school' Jazz/Funk experience shortly."

KL

Email Kenny Love at [email protected] Email The Wall Of Jazz at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: The Wall Of Jazz is currently seeking a male Jazz vocalist to complete its initial and primary line-up. If you are a male Jazz vocalist who is seeking a great opportunity to showcase your vocal skills, please contact us! Show less