KabuJazz Ensemble: Depending on the venue, including but not limited to: Carlos "Kalu" Monteiro, David Ndiaye, Manny Santos, Yuron Israel, drums/percussion; John Kordalewski, David Ndiaye, Andy McWain, Claudio Ramos, Matt Richards, piano/keyboards; Santi Debriano, Djim Job, Doug Rich, Dave Zinno, bass; Santi Debriano, ZeRui Depina, JL Santos Spencer, Dick Tavares, guitar/cavaquinho; Javon Jackson, Marcus Monteiro, Willie Sordillo, sax...............................Herbie King - R.I.P. I will miss you.
Clip of Memorial Concert in Honor of Herbie King (Feb 27, 1942 - Nov. 6, 2007) - Sunday, January 20, 2008. (video by The Standard Times and Southcoasttoday.com)
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*****Musicians who appear on the CD "KabuMerikana: The Sum of ME" are as follows: Carlos "Kalu" Monteiro and Djim Job (Notera Studios), Tony "Kid" Santos, Kim Alves, Frank Muniz, JL Santos Spencer, Klaudio Ramos, John Kordalewski, Santi Debriano, Javon Jackson, Manny Santos, David Ndiaye, and background vocalist Marissa Terryce (my daughter)*****
Influences
Roberta Flack, Anita Baker, Phyllis Hyman, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Shirley Horn, Cesaria Evora, Lura, to name only a few.
Sounds Like
No one in particular. My vocal style is all my own. It is a combination of all of my major influences and then some; old school R&B, gospel, jazz, world and whatever else I come in contact with. Watch and listen to the videos and let me know what you think...........................This first video was taken at the 2007 Onset Cape Verdean Festival by Khrystyne for Nobidade TV. The video also features young and talented Noah Andrade.
This video/pictorial was compiled by Vasco Pires to document and share his trip to Kabu Verdi. I am honored to be the voice behind the sentiment of these awesome images of my ancestral country. Thank you, Vasco.