Zoe' | Let's Fly
From Grover Washington, Jr. and Pieces of a Dream to Jeff Lorber and Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia has always been a hotbed for exciting and groundbreaking R&B and jazz. Life Records recording artists ZOÉ (dzo-ay’), with their smooth yet funky grooves have incredible energy that flows just as powerfully as those legendary influences.
The group is comprised of six talented musicians whose melodic compositions produce extraordinarily compelling music. Currently, members of ZOÉ include: saxophonist, Reggie Harris, keyboardist Cleveland Belin, Jr., guitarist Ronald Segers, drummer David Ferebee; bassist H. Maurice Fonville and percussionist/trumpeter Bolivar “Chico” Guadalupe - all of which contribute to the original songwriting and vocals.
Their newly released third CD, aptly titled Let’s Fly, is a high spirited project with instantly compelling melodies over tight rhythms. The smooth balance of lead instruments between Harris’ sizzling emotional sax and Segers’ cool and crisp, yet often blistering electric guitar draws the listener in and keeps them engaged from start to finish.
This lively group quickly became an integral part of the Philadelphia jazz scene thanks to the intense interest by Michael Tozzi, founder of ijazzglobal.com and PD of the former Philly smooth jazz station, WJJZ. Tozzi has paired the group with national musicians at the popular jazz hot spot, Warm Daddy’s in Philly. ZOÉ has performed with or opened for: Mindy Abair, Keb Mo, Phil Perry, Jeff Kashiwa, jazz flautist Sherry Winston and numerous notable, inspirational speakers. ZOÉ has captivated audiences beyond the Philly/South Jersey area with their infectious rhythms that roll from smokin’ funk to supremely sensual.
You can keep up with ZOE" at www.zoejazz.com.
Posted by Administration at 12/27/2009 1:42 PM 
Categories: Urban Jazz,New Voices of Today,New Jazz Releases
Categories: Urban Jazz,New Voices of Today,New Jazz Releases
I like the Zoe sound. It's a smooth soulful sound that sort of resembles Maze Band sound. I look forward to seeing these cat's around for quite a while.
Jazz Guitarist Tony Copeland
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