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NOJO
12+ albums
jazzfunkcanadian bandsouljazz-funk
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Nojo is the name of two bands. 1. NOJO (Jazz Band) Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2004, multiple-JUNO and National Jazz Award nominee NOJO continues to create a stir with its bold and original music. Its new CD, City of Neighbourhoods, featuring jazz legend Sam Rivers, will be released in stores May 25th. Featuring the compositions of pianist Paul Neufeld and guitarist Michael Occhipinti, NOJO’s many influences include African music, early blues, contemporary classical music, funk and r&b, and a century of jazz, yet the group’s recordings reveal a distinct and cohesive sound. The Los Angeles Times has called NOJO “one of the most imaginative large ensembles on the current jazz scene” and it is no surprise that the band’s music has intrigued guest soloists such as saxophone great Joe Lovano, trombonist Ray Anderson, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, and most notably clarinetist Don Byron and saxophone giant Sam Rivers, both of whom have recorded with NOJO. Don Byron appears on NOJO’s JUNO nominated Cds You Are Here (1998) and Highwire (2002), and the group’s new CD features Sam Rivers on compositions written to feature his work on flute, and soprano and tenor saxophones. (Read more about NOJO by clicking Read All) 2. Nojo (Synth-Pop) Nojo is a synth-pop band from Nashville. The band is centered by the poet, singer, and synth player Noah Adams and friends. Nojo's third release, "You'll Always Be A Tourist" came out on August 1st. http://www.facebook.com/NojoNojo http://nojomu
