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Nu Shooz Orchestra
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Two decades after their 1986 Top Ten Hit single, “I Can’t Wait,” took the world by storm, NU SHOOZ returns to the stage with a new album, an autobiographical DVD, and their first live appearances since the late ‘80s. Formed in Portland, Oregon in the summer of 1979, their line-up has changed over the years, but in all its various forms, they’ve always pushed the boundaries between pop, funk, and jazz. Now, with the formation of the NU SHOOZ Orchestra, Portland’s soul explorers take one giant leap for mankind with a brave new sound, combining their signature brand of funk with elements borrowed from Film Noir, ‘60s Spy Movies and even Tarzan. NU SHOOZ Orchestra is the latest chapter in the continuing musical explorations of band leaders Valerie Day and John Smith. Since the ‘80s they’ve both had unique and varied experiences. “I don’t think we’ve missed a day being musicians,” Day says. She released an album of Big-Band standards in 2002 called ‘Beginning to See the Light,” while Smith scored Indie Films and hundreds of commercials. This is their first project together since the last SHOOZ album, “Eat & Run,” (1992). NU SHOOZ Orchestra is a ten member group with horns, strings, vibes, percussion and stand-up bass, complemented by Day’s vocals. NU SHOOZ Orchestra is: Dennis Caiazza – bass Gary Hobbs – drums Mike Horsfall – vibes Paul Mazzio – trumpet and flugel horn Tim Jensen – saxophones and flute Lars Campbell – trombone Justin Kagan – cello Skip vonKuske – cello Made
