Instrumental smooth jazz piece with a hip-hop influence. Looking to be open for a saxophone and blues guitar lead. Perfect to be a sound track for a vacation movie scene in Brazil or somewhere exotic.

GITAWAY (smooth jazz piece)

It has taken her ten full years, but Landiwe Zulu finally looks set to become the soul sensation she always knew she would be.
She had developed a love for guitars in 2003 until she joined a group where she soon realised after numerous performances around Gauteng; that she could sing. She has since swapped the guitar strings for her vocal prowess.

She has an air of someone confidently waiting for her mention on the honours list of SA’s soul crooners. Her voice is not short of vaporised-sugar, while delivering full throttle soul power. With a luminary of artist that have inspired her like Simphiwe Dana, Thandiswa Mazwai and none other than Busi Mhlongo whom she describes her creativity as “nothing short of genius” – she however possesses her own equal measure of style, soul and passion.

To a listener who engages with her artistry she comes across as a sophisticated modern interpretation of soul music. Right from the beginning you are treated to some sultry, crisp melodies that are compellingly soul fused.

Although new in the ‘world of fame’ [so she believes] she feels that the industry is a bit harsh and humbling at the same time making her believe more in herself than anything else.

“If you have a God given talent, use it to the best of ability, surround yourself with people who share your vision and always share what you have learned, izandla ziyagezana”, she advises.

Landiwe in her unique way is a blissfully sweet rendering of the best neo-soul with some SA’s Afro music sensibilities; a definite declaration of sensuality combined with musical talent.


Ref: House On Magazine
http://houseonmag.com/groundbreakers/landiwe-zulu-compellingly-soulful/

Vinnie V. Brought up in Sacramento, California, Vinnie V. began learning Saxophone in the 8th grade. Under the direction of Nick Angiulo (R.I.P.), Vinnie studied music theory in High School graduating with a Scholarship from The Sacramento Jazz Society and The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Vinnie V. was awarded Most Outstanding Mexican American in his graduating class 1982.
In 1983 Vinnie V. studied under, Dr. Jack Wheaton (R.I.P.)(Professor at Dick Grove School of Music), and Boyd Phelps (Lead Alto Saxophonist for Stan Kenton Band), and has rubbed elbows with musicians or groups such as; Count Basie, Grover Washington Jr. , Bill Withers, Collage, Con Funk Shun, Robert Brookins and The Tubes.
Vinnie V. has performed alongside or with The Whispers, Al Hurt, Richie Cole, , Kenny G., Jessica Williams ,Kool & The Gang, Mahogany Dream, Derick D.O.A. Allen (Bassist for Janet Jackson), DMAN (R.I.P.)(Keyboardist for Bobby Brown), Dennis Austin(Musical Director for Bobby Brown), Bobby G. (Guitarist for Earth Wind & Fire) , Alejandro Lopez (Guitarist for Julio Iglesias), Michael Samuels (R.I.P.)(Drummer for Sly & The Family Stone) Wild Hair, Spectrum, Jimmy Pailor, Bob Clements, Tom Peron, Interplay, Channel 40 TV Band, many others...
In 2002 Vinnie V. graduated from S.C.C. with an Associate of Arts in Music Performance and a Minor in Computer Information Science. Vinnie V. is a member of BMI, and released his debut Album in 1992 entitled "Not Lately" he has continued to compose, record, arrange, and perform his love "Music" forward to this day!
Vinnie V. is by classification an “Indie Artist”.

Musical Influences 
People
Grover Washington Jr., Jeff Lorber, Stanley Turrentine, John Klemmer, Bob James, Stan Getz, Steven Ray Vaughan, James Brown, Dexter Gordon, John Philip Sousa, John Williams, Boyd Phelps and Musician / Inventor Bob Moog, for his key role in introducing the synthesizer to "Music”, Swing and The birth of Bebop. 
Groups
Spyro Gyra, The Crusaders, S.O.S. Band, Maynard Ferguson’s Big Band, Tower Of Power, Parliament Funkadelic, The Reddings, John F. Kennedy Marching Band, Go West, Cameo, The Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire, Hall and Oates and Weather Report
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Some of them are available through iTunes:
<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/just-before-morning-ep/id544141509?uo=4" target="itunes_store">Just Before Morning - EP - Beta Wolf</a>

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GITAWAY (smooth jazz piece)

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