Jazoo

Discography: 2002: On Time (SUI/CH, Membrane Records ) 2005: Retro Future (SUI/CH, Membrane Records ) 2008: Detached (SUI/CH, Membrane Records ) 2011: Are you still there? (SLO, Celinka) 2013: Back from reality (SLO, Celinka) Biography: 1996: First official concert; 1996-2001: Numerous concerts and tours all around Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia; 2002: First album “On Time” is published by Membrane Records from Zurich in 5,000 and reissued to 8,000 copies (sold out); 2003: The group is nominated for the reputed Slovenian prize Bumerang 2003; 2005: Second album “Retro Future” was published by Membrane Records from Zurich in 5,000 copies; 2006-2008: Numerous concerts and tours on jazz festivals all around Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Greece, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 2008: Third album ”Detached” was recorded in Austria and published by Membrane Records from Zurich in 5,000 copies; 2009: Live performance and guests on the National Radio Station in show named “Izštekani” (Unplugged); 2011: Fourth album ”Are you still there?” released in Slovenia by Celinka; 2013: Slovenian national award for cultural and creative achievements – Berneker’s Prize Award; 2013: Fifth album “Back From Reality” released in Slovenia by Celinka and ‘live’ recorded concert for the Channel 1 National Television on Slovenian Jazz Festival; Special achievements & awards: 2003: Nominated for the reputed Slovenian prize Bumerang 2003; 2007: Performed on 8th European Jazz Festival in Athens (GRE); 2008: Album “Detached” promoted (special guests) on 9th European Jazz Festival in Athens (GRE); 2013: “Berneker” award for cultural achievements; 2014: “Design.s” – special international award for the ‘Back from reality’ cover art-work (Sanja Zamuda); Reviews: http://www.birdistheworm.com/tiny-reviews-marc-perrenoud-strasax-jazoo-joachim-kuhn-blue-cranes/ Jazoo – Are You Still There? This quintet from Slovenia is a neat little find. Instruments comprising sax, piano, drums, bass, accordion, flute, and electronics. Jazoo has a fresh modern sound abounding with celebratory cheer and respect for the melody. Woodwinds that sway happily to and fro, rhythms like a race through the driving rain, squiggly electronics blended with the teddy bear warmth of accordion. Absolutely love this. Find of the Week. More Reviews: http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a27225/detached http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a27414/retro-future http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a27342/on-time http://www.last.fm/music/Jazoo Music (free to stream and download): On Time (2002) - http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a27342/on-time Retro Future (2005) - http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a27414/retro-future Detached (2008) - http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a27225/detached Are you still there? (2011) - http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a103076/are-you-still-there Back from Reality (2013) - http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a127331/back-from-reality