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Jay Lou Ava

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Born in Cameroon, Africa, Israël Jean-Louis Ava first emerged with a spiritual, gospel-influenced sound that was partially inspired by his upbringing. His father often wrote religious songs when he was a child, and the presence of an organ in his house led to an early exposure to music. He began to play the organ for his school band and developed chops during his early teens. When his oldest brother, a brilliant jazz guitarist, turned him onto Duke Ellington and Wes Montgomery, he understood what he wanted to do with his life for the first time. He began jamming with local jazz musicians, picking up the guitar along the way and becoming quite the virtuoso

Album

Unforgettable Soweto

Label: TMS Production
Released: 2008

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News: Recording

Introducing Progressive Afro Jazz

Introducing Progressive Afro Jazz

Born in Cameroon, West Africa, Jay Lou Ava first emerged with a spiritual, gospel-influenced sound that was partially inspired by his upbringing. His oldest brother, a brilliant jazz guitarist, turned him onto Duke Ellington and Wes Montgomery, he understood what he wanted to do with his life for the first time. He began starting bands and ...


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