They've performed across North America, Europe, and Africa.įeaturing keyboardist Pierre Chrétien, alto saxophonist Zakari Frantz, baritone saxophonist Ray Murray, tenor saxophonist Steve Patterson, and percussionists Marielle Rivard and Philippe Lafrenière, all of. The Canadian ensemble's cross-continental sources are reflected in their reach as a tireless touring act. They expanded their audience significantly with the Fela Kuti-inspired 2006 single "Mista President" and have continued throughout the 2010s with a slew of exploratory albums for the revered Strut label, such as Solidarity (2012), Resistance (2015), and Chaos Theories (2019). Presented by Bam! Bam! Bam! in association with ATC Live.A high-energy multicultural collective from Ottawa, Ontario, the Souljazz Orchestra fuse vintage African, Latin, Caribbean, British, and American sounds, from Afro-beat and zouk to funk and ska. “With every album, Souljazz Orchestra bring provocative surprise and musical delight.” – AllMusic “…In a class of their own on the world music circuit.” – Exclaim First they add latin and West indies rhythms and melodies, samba and reggae ( Jericho, sung by Slim Moore) to their usual afrobeat and spiritual jazz musical landscapes. The Ottawa crew has changed almost everything on this record, reaching a new dimension. “Resistance is evidence not only of the Souljazz Orchestra’s abilities, but also of their audacity.” – Exclaim Solidarity is one of Paris DJs ' 2012 favorite albums and undoubtely the best Souljazz Orchestra work so far. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from The Souljazz Orchestra. This show will be something special – don’t miss out. Listen to music from The Souljazz Orchestra like Insurrection, Kingdom Come & more. In fact, years of relentless touring have formed the Souljazz Orchestra’s live concerts into the stuff of legend – more often than not culminating in ecstatic, sweat-soaked, cathartic affairs, mixing pulsating arrangements with eruptive improvisations. Hailing from Ottawa, The Souljazz Orchestra combine jazz, funk, African and Latin music. The band regularly tear up venues worldwide through their punishing schedule. When a band is called The Souljazz Orchestra, there is a certain expectation to uphold that name and to provide a sound that accompanies such a title this band accomplishes just that and more. Now celebrating its 15th year, the Souljazz Orchestra continues to be an unstoppable force. The Souljazz Orchestra continue to be an unstoppable force. In keeping with the group’s previous work, the band maintains powerful lyrics at the heart of its music, delivering some biting social commentary alongside messages of hope. The band have never stopped pushing the limits, carving a signature sound, whilst adding fresh dancefloor-oriented elements to the band’s heavy mix of Afro, Soul and Jazz styles. The fruits are a-plenty and the group sound at their confident and versatile best from start to finish, showcasing their new journey into tropical, soul and jazz styles. Returning with one of their finest albums to date, ‘Under Burning Skies’, the band have been dusting off ‘80s vintage synthesisers and early drum machines for the first time, bringing lo-fi disco, boogie and electro touches to their trademark horn arrangements and earthy analogue sound. Track 8 of.Soulin ViennaBig John Whitfield & FriendsFresh Sounds From Viennas Soul-UndergroundRecorded at the Sonic Live StudiosProduction: Johannes Sch. Canada’s fastest moving and hardest working collective, The Souljazz Orchestra, are bringing their explosive clash of Soul, Jazz, Afro, Latin and Caribbean styles Back to Band on the Wall.