Lionel Loueke – Gilfema+2
Benin musician, Lionel Loueke, has teamed up with Hungarian drummer, Ferenc Nemeth, and Swedish-Italian bassist, Massimo Biolcati, to produce an album that explores a range of jazz expression that includes the syncopated rhythms of Africa with European beats and influences. The group’s name, Gilfema, is extracted from Lionel GILles Loueke, FErenc Nemeth and MAssimo Biolcati and all three have been friends since their days at the Monk Institute. Their collaborative work has resulted in the album, Gilfema+2.
Smooth and liquid, blending traditional and contemporary jazz, this album takes you on a journey through the type of music that symbolizes all that has made jazz great! Question of Perspective blends so many jazz old-school beats and styles that it really harkens to the more experimental era of jazz. Old and new work together to provide a sound that all can enjoy. Your World sounds like older African music with a jazz beat to it. Lionel Loueke adds his vocals to it and the sound of clarinets (played by Anat Cohen and John Ellis), so common in songs of yesteryear from the West African sector play a prominent role in the song. Festa is a fun song that a great beat and a hint of latin influence in it, almost bossa nova in style. » Read more…
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Guitar Society’s Jazz Series to feature Lionel Loueke
Lionel Loueke’s ability to blend African and Eurocentric music has garnered him a huge following. He will be showcasing his latest album, Karibu, at a concert in Hartford, Connecticut on June 8, 2008 as part of the Guitar Society’s Jazz Series. » Read more…
Lionel Loueke Makes Giant Strides in the World of Jazz
Benin born guitarist, Lionel Loueke is one of the most prolific jazz players in the world today. He is a gentle virtuoso with a husky, sincere baritone and a melting falsetto that smoothly trickles down into the souls of his listeners. He has used his remarkable musical experiences to create his own unique sound as a guitarist, composer, and bandleader. Lionel has performed and recorded with almost every great jazz musician of his time, including Kenwood Dennard , Alphonso Jonhson, Dianne Reeves, Carlos Santana, and Gretchen Parlato just to mention a few.
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