Album Sampler of the upcoming 2016 13-track CD 'Love Swings' by Ike Moriz (7 original compositions and 6 jazz standards), Track list:
1. Feels Like France (Moriz)
2. Love Swings (Moriz)
3. Petite Madeleine (Moriz)
4. On Days Like These*
5. Sofia (Moriz)
6. Fly Me To The Moon*
7. Tuscany (Moriz)
8. Mack The Knife**
9. A Billion Worlds (Moriz)
10. That's Life*
11. Light Of Love (Moriz)
12. Unchained Melody*
13. I've Got The World On A String*

After releasing 15 albums this millennium, widely acclaimed international singer, songwriter and producer Ike Moriz set out to create new standards for the swing genre culminating in this brandnew 13-track swing/jazz/latin album entitled "Love Swings". 
©℗ 2015 Eike Moriz. Mosquito Records London; All songs are copyright control. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Eike Moriz or by the songwriters mentioned below. All songs written & produced by Eike Moriz, except track(4)* written by Quincy Jones and Don Black, track(6)* by Bart Howard, track(8)* by Kurt Weill & Berthold Brecht, track(10)* by Dean Kay & Kelly Gordon, track(12)* by Alex North & Hy Zaret and track (13)* by Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler. All rights reserved. Made in South Africa. Recorded and mastered in Cape Town at Paris Studios, Fishoek. Mixed, mastered & engineered by Paris Zannos.

Musicians on the album: 

Vocals, arrangement: Ike Moriz; Piano (track 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8**, 9 & 11): Amanda Tiffin; Piano on tracks marked *: A. Mc Pike; Saxophone & clarinet: Willie van Zyl; Electric guitar: Jeremy Olivier; Double bass: Wesley Rustin; Drums & percussion: Kevin Gibson; Sound engineering, mixing & mastering: Paris Zannos; Producer: Ike Moriz; Cover photography: Lauren Kriedemann ©℗Mosquito Records London 2015; All artwork & design: Ike Moriz; Publishing: Ike Moriz (Mosquito Records London); Sub – Publishing: Sheer Publishing in SA

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Love Swings - 2016 album medley

Mosquito Records London proudly presents 13 fresh lounge & smooth easy listening arrangements of jazz & pop standards sung by South Africa's No.1 crooner Ike Moriz!

After releasing 16 albums this millennium - the previous one being an original swing/latin CD (Love Swings - 2015) - Ike Moriz is embarking on a new journey of retro music with a fresh new beat and chilled out lounge vibes. His saxophonist Willie van Zyl let's his instruments (Baritone-, Alto-, Tenor-sax & clarinet) sparkle throughout the album while Ike does what he does best: Singing in a league of his own! 

Track listing:
1. Girl from Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel)
2. Ticket to ride (Lennon–McCartney)
3. Summertime (George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward)
4. What A Difference A Day Makes (María Grever, Stanley Adams)
5. Pure Imagination (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley)
6. The Lady Is A Tramp (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers)
7. Tenderly (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence)
8. How High The Moon (Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis)
9. I Wish You Love (Léo Chauliac, Charles Trenet, Albert A. Beach)
10. Blue Moon (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart)
11. Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer)
12. Bewitched (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart)
13. London By Night (Carroll Coates)

©℗ 2016 Eike Moriz. Mosquito Records London; All songs are copyright control. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by the songwriters mentioned below. All songs produced by Eike Moriz. All rights reserved. Made in South Africa. Recorded and mastered in Cape Town at Paris Studios, Fishoek. Mixed, mastered & engineered by Paris Zannos.

Vocals, backing vocals, synth, production: Ike Moriz; Loops, piano, bass & other keys: A. McPike; Saxophones & clarinet: Willie van Zyl; Sound engineering, mixing & mastering: Paris Zannos; Producer: Ike Moriz; Cover photography: Guido Schwarz Photography ©℗Mosquito Records London 2016; All artwork & design: Ike Moriz; Publishing: Ike Moriz (Mosquito Records London); Sub – Publishing: Sheer Publishing in SA

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Debonaire

Debonaire - Ike Moriz - 2016 album sampler (smooth Jazz-lounge)

Radio interview on Fine Music Radio 101.3FM in Cape Town 12.12.16

Radio interview 12.12.16 FMR 101.3FM

FMR 101.3FM radio interview with Ike Moriz (Johan van Lill)

This song has always been one of my all time favourites. Simple. Effective. To the point.

John Lennon's "Imagine" - IKE MORIZ's Cover

The 18th studio album release by South Africa’s No.1 vocal sensation and songwriter Ike Moriz sees him returning to his early career British rock and Britpop influences: Besides 10 fresh new Moriz compositions, this 11 track CD also contains a cover of David Bowie’s 70s hit “Golden Years”. The legendary singer repeatedly voted Ike’s early original works (Still, Mirrors and Shade, You Could) as top songs on his website. 

The album was recorded at SAMA award nominated Paris Studios in Cape Town. SA music scene veteran and SAMA award winner David Ledbetter as well as chart topper Greg Schoeman of The Sunshines fame joined Ike on lead and rhythm guitars. Supported by up and coming musical talent Jethro Chiddy on drums, the album bursts with enthusiasm, energy and instantly addictive melodies and themes. There is a sense of urgency, hope and anger that flows like a red thread throughout the songs reflecting an artist’s life in the young and politically tumultuous democracy of South Africa.

After returning from last year’s sold out “Love Swings Tour 2016” Moriz will also support this album with a tour: From early July to late September 2017 Ike is bringing the highly anticipated “GOLD RUSH TOUR” to audiences in Germany (German tour website: www.ikemoriz.de) with over a dozen concerts from Hamburg to Berlin during the South African winter. It is an exciting time for the artist as well as his audience as he embarks on this journey with a new style breaking away from his popular swing and jazz albums of the past 5 years (Don’t worry, he will still play his popular swing/pop hits too)!

For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview, please contact Madri le Roux (+27(0)824143180 / madri@mosquitorecords.co.za).

Melodic, smooth, yet gritty, Bowie-esque and catchy rock, blues & pop alternative from Cape Town via London and Berlin. Eighteen albums and counting by South Africa's No.1:

Track list: 

1.  Lawless (Ike Moriz)

2.  Wishful (Ike Moriz)

3.  Gold Rush (Ike Moriz)

4.  Heroes In Red (Ike Moriz)

5.  Dollar Bill Persistence Resistance (Ike Moriz)

6.  Riding On The Storm (Ike Moriz)

7.  Golden years* (David Bowie)

8.  Forgotten  (Ike Moriz)

9.  You’re Always Late (Ike Moriz)

10. No Matter What You Do (Ike Moriz)

11. On Our Way - 2017 Remix (Ike Moriz)

©℗ 2017 Eike Moriz. Mosquito Records London (PTY) Ltd; All tracks written and composed by Eike Moriz except track 7 *by David Bowie

Musicians: Ike Moriz: Vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, bass, acoustic guitar, arrangements, production; David Ledbetter: Guitar; Greg Schoeman: Guitar; Jethro Chiddy: Drums

Cover design: Ike Moriz 

Distribution: Select Music Distribution in SA. Publishing: Ike Moriz (Mosquito Records London). Sub – Publishing & administration: Sheer Publishing in SA. Mixed and mastered by Paris Zannos at Paris Studios, Fishhoek, SA.

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Gold Rush

Gold Rush - Ike Moriz - 2017 album sampler (rock/pop/blues/alternative)

Just having some fun recording an Elvis track... :)  - so let's party !!! (not for sale or commercial use)

Elvis Presley's "A Little less conversation" - Ike Moriz's cover

FMR 101.3FM radio interview with Ike Moriz (presenter: Waldo Buckle), 02.03.2018 regarding an upcoming swing band hits show at Oude Libertas amphitheatre in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, SA

FMR 101.3FM radio interview with Ike Moriz (Waldo Buckle)02.03.18

8.3.18: Ike Moriz is interviewed on Radio Helderberg 93.6FM regarding his upcoming shows: presented by Johann Myburgh #helderbergradio #LoveSwings #IkeMoriz #IkeMorizband #swing #jazz #blues #pop #sinatra #bublé #oudelibertasamphitheatre #Stellenbosch #CapeTown
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Ike Moriz Radio Helderberg 93.6FM interview (Johann Myburgh)

Interview about the upcoming Oude Libertas amphitheatre show with the Ike Moriz swing band (30.12.18, tickets on Computicket, R220: http://cms.computicket.com/web/event/ike_moriz_swing_band/1265982816)

FMR 101.3FM interview with Ike Moriz 21.12.2018(presenter: Hadley Tituss)

Ike Moriz was interviewed once again by Johann Myburg on Radio Helderberg 93.6FM introducing Ike's upcoming swing band show at Oude Libertas amphitheatre on 30.12.18 (6.30pm). Tickets to the show on Computicket. More info at www.ikemoriz.com

Radio Helderberg 93.6FM interview with Ike Moriz, 27.12.18 (presenter Johann Myburg)

11 brand new pop/rock songs from South Africa by Ike Moriz on his latest release ‘Dragons’! (Order on iTunes or Amazon now) 

"This cat writes a fine tune" (FHM, SA); "Huge pop arrangements and songs with giant gold hooks" (Amazon, UK); "His rock/indie sound is acoustic and edgy (Cosmopolitan, SA); "Upbeat & uplifting, strong vocals & timeless melodies” (The New Age, SA); "The Crown Jewel of South Africa” (IAE Magazine, Atlanta, USA)
Release date: 14.05.2020

For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview, please contact Madri le Roux (+27(0)824143180 / madri@mosquitorecords.co.za).

Track list: 
1. Sound Apocalypse (Ike Moriz) 2:54
2. Dangerous Rhymes (Ike Moriz) 3:02
3. Slow Down (Ike Moriz) 3:12
4. City Lights (Ike Moriz) 4:46
5. Dragon (Ike Moriz) 3:22
6. Say Your Name (Ike Moriz) 2:48
7. Dragon Breath (Ike Moriz) 1:36
8. See Your Light  (Ike Moriz) 3:21
9. It’s Our Universe (Ike Moriz) 2:35
10. Only You (Buck Ram / Ande Rand) 3:37
11. Slow Down - Forest Mix (Ike Moriz) 3:15

©℗ 2020 Eike Moriz. Mosquito Records London (PTY) Ltd; All songs written and composed by Eike Moriz except track 10 written and composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand.

Cover photograph: Madri Le Roux; Design: Ike Moriz 

Distribution: Select Music Distribution in SA. Publishing: Ike Moriz (Mosquito Records London). Sub – Publishing & administration: Sheer Publishing in SA. Mixed and mastered by Paris Zannos at Paris Studios, Cape Town, SA.

Graphic Design, Backing Vocals, Arranged By, Vocals, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Drum Programming, Bass, Synthesizer, Guitar – Eike Moriz 
Mixed By, Mastered By, Engineer – Paris Zannos
Photography By – Mari-Hendrien Le Roux-Moriz 
Songwriter, Composed By, Written By, Producer, Lyrics By, Music By, Words By – Ike Moriz (tracks: 1-9, 11) 
Producer – Ike Moriz, Songwriter – Buck Ram/Ande Rand (track 10)
Recorded at Paris Studios, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, South Africa
Publishing: Ike Moriz (Mosquito Records London PTY Ltd)
Sub – Publishing: Sheer Publishing in SA
Distribution: CD Baby (worldwide). Select Music Distribution and Mosquito Records London PTY Ltd in SA.
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Samplers 2004-2020

Dragons

Dragons - Ike Moriz - 2020 album sampler (pop/rock/dance)

Since 2002, widely acclaimed international SA pop star, singer, producer & actor IKE MORIZ has created 20 albums ranging from original melodic indie Rock/Pop to Latin/Easy Listening, Lounge, Blues & Jazzy Swing (all available on iTunes). His songs are being played worldwide reaching No.1 in the UK, Holland, South Africa and Germany. This versatile artist has also acted in many major international feature films such as ‘Alfie’, ‘Shanghai Knights’ and ‘Love Actually’, and he appeared in local TV programs like ‘Showbiz Report’, ‘Top Billing’ & ‘Backstage’, as well as UK TV series ‘Eastenders’, ‘Family Affairs’ and ‘The Bill’ et al. Rock legend David Bowie awarded Ike’s songs repeatedly as ‘top song of the month’ on his web site! 

‘South Africa’s own indie pop idol’ (The Citizen, Cape Argus) studied music and acting in South Africa, Germany and Holland after a jet-setting childhood. The multi-lingual  singer, actor, producer and songwriter spent five years in London, fronting rock bands, performing in musicals and running his own label Mosquito Records London, before returning to his favorite country South Africa in 2005. He was voted one of the top five singers in SA in 2006. He is the resident entertainer at 3 most prestigious ‘5 star’ hotels in Cape Town. His songs have charted on SA radio while his music videos rock SA TV channels. Ike has performed at all major venues in Cape Town and Johannesburg with his band of top session musicians (e.g. Kirstenbosch, City Hall, Waterfront Amphitheatre, FTV, Back2Basics, Blues Room, Green Dolphin, The Crypt, etc.). Many top SA bands such as Judith Sephuma & The Parlotones, etc. have shared a stage with Ike Moriz. 

Last year Ike was on the much anticipated “Millennium Hits Tour 2019” promoting his very first ‘best of’ collection album of the same name in Africa and Europe. In 2020 Ike is excited to be back on the road from August to introduce his latest new material & 20th studio album entitled ‘Dragons’ - that he recorded during the South African Covid19-Lockdown.

In the US, Ike was described as “Bowie without the glam meets Oasis without the self-importance teamed with UK chart alternative without the boredom”.

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