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NEWS UPDATE:
DK Ibomeka launched his new album "I'm Your Man" in Canada on May 27, 2008. The CD will be Released in the US on Sep.t 23 and in Europe in the fall.
This much anticipated album is now available in Canada from 2008 by Wychwood Park Productions /Distribution Fusion 3.
On "I'm Your Man", DK offers his own distinctive, tender and soulful interpretations of vintage classics. As noted UK jazz author Mike Hennessey says, "DK Ibomeka's interpretations on this album vividly demonstrate that he not only has an extensive range in terms of octaves, but also in terms of expressing emotion.".
Track List:
1. GOD BLESS THE CHILD
2. OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
3. I GET ALONG WITHOUT YOU VERY WELL
4. I’M YOUR MAN
5. YOU TURNED THE TABLES ON ME
6. THESE FOOLISH THINGS
7. THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU
8. SOME OF THESE DAYS
9. MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE
10. I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
The album "I'm You Man" album was produced by George Koller, with "God Bless The Child"produced by Peter Cardinali.
A launch performance event took place in a jam packed Lula Lounge on May 27 in Toronto. DK's band included Michael Shand (keys), George Koller (bass), Mark Patterson (guitar) and Roger Travossos (drums).
More shows will be added soon. Check HERE regularly!
DK Ibomeka's "I'M YOUR MAN" album is available on the Canadian iTunes store and at Amazon.ca Chapters.Indigo.ca (these links above are external links from MySpace)
Here's the promo video for "I'm Your Man" featuring interview footage of DK along with some song samples.
Here's a Promo Video made for DK's May 2007 CD launch event in Paris for his first CD "Love Stories" (it features clips of DK performing with DIVA Jazz Orchestra in Germany):
The next four videos were shot during DK's tour of Europe while perfiorming at FABRIK in Hamburg Germany on November 21, 2006:
MOJO selected DK's Studio version of "Dedicated To You" for their December '06 Playlist -
He is on Page 122 as 6 on the MOJO Playlist for his version of "Dedicated To You", from his Love Stories CD:
"The cream spills over on this version of a Billy Eckstine-Sarah Vaughn duet by a Canuck jazz/R+B singer with Nigerian roots. Find it: Love Stories, Wychwood Park." Add to My Profile | More Videos
DK Ibomeka's debut video for "Somebody To Love Me" (from his "Love Stories" CD):
Song composed by DK Ibomeka & Haydain Neale. Directed by Rodrigo Piza & Jonathan Hirsh.
Video and audio copyright 2006 Wychwood Park Productions.
DK Ibomeka's debut album "Love Stories" is avaliable at iTunes and at these great web stores:
DK Ibomeka's "I'M YOUR MAN" album is available on the Canadian iTunes store and at Amazon.ca Chapters.Indigo.ca (these links above are external links from MySpace)
DK Ibomeka's debut CD "Love Stories" is available internationally at iTunes and at these web stores:
"His voice is big, his range is big and he is big. ..... but it's not his stature that you'll remember after a performance, but the way he can project a song... he has a fab future ahead of him."
-- Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
In recent years, Canada has become an important incubator for the latest best selling jazz vocalists including Diana Krall, Holly Cole, Molly Johnson, Michael Buble, Sophie Millman – and the list continues to grow. The latest hot new vocal talent is DK Ibomeka (pronounced ee-bo-MECK-ah) and industry insiders are saying that DK possesses one of the best new jazz voices in years.
With a three-octave range, huge emotional depth and power, he is well-equipped to deliver a decidedly original spin on the classic jazz material he has chosen for his second album “I’m Your Man”.
On his new recording, DK is backed by some of Canada’s finest players (George Koller on bass, Davide DiRenzo on percussion, Michael Shand and Kelley Jefferson on Sax) with a special guest appearance by Pee Wee Ellis (long-time band leader for Van Morrison and member of the legendary James Brown Horn Section - the JB’s). With the bulk of the sessions being recorded over four days, the album reflects the live performance energy of DK’s live shows.
The 2006 release of his Debut CD “Love Stories” launched DK on a two-year whirlwind of appearances that saw him touring Europe four times, debut in the UK at London’s Ronnie Scott’s and criss-cross his home country of Canada, with performances at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, The Ottawa Jazz Festival, The Toronto jazz Festival and the Winnipeg Jazz Festival - and opening slots with such diverse acts as Holly Cole, the Colin James Little Big Band, The Temptations and Jacksoul.
In Europe DK toured with the legendary Pee Wee Ellis in his band and also toured as a featured vocalist with the Diva Jazz Orchestra. In Canada he performed with the Kitchener-Waterloo symphony orchestra.
DK Ibomeka’s “Love Stories” album presented a mix of jazz, a touch of blues and a distinct flavoring of soul – creating a romantic late-night sound that is DK’s own.
In Canada the album quickly rose to the Top Ten jazz radio charts when it was released in June 2006 by Wychwood Park Productions, through Distribution Fusion III.
In+Out Records launched the album to strong reviews in the UK and much of Europe in the fall of 2006 - with a release in France in 2007 - capped by a launch event at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in Paris and a return to Paris to play at New Morning later in the year.
In Europe DK received enthusiastic press support and a “Playlist Pick” in the December 2006 issue of MOJO magazine for his performance of “Dedicated To You”: “The cream spills over on this version of a Billy Eckstein-Sarah Vaughn duet by a Canuck jazz/R+B singer with Nigerian roots”.
At six foot seven DK Ibomeka seizes the stage with his charismatic presence and a mesmerizing voice. With the strong audience response he has received on his many tours, It’s no surprise that performing live and touring are what DK loves most about his life as a musician - the opportunity to connect with an audience, to give and receive a special kind of energy. DK will follow up the release of “I’m Your Man” with ongoing touring through the year.
"Whether he sings ballads, swing or blues, DK is a jazz singer with real talent."
-- Jazz.FM91 Program Director Brad Barker
DK Ibomeka profile on eTalk Daily
(Air date: June 30, 2006):
This clip courtesy of eTalk Daily/CTV, to be used for promotional uses only.
DK Ibomeka profile from Entertainment Tonight Canada June 2006:
This clip is from ET Canada / Global TV and is to be used for promotional purposes only.
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Hallo Dk, thank you for your friendship! Your music is great! Your gig at Hannover with DIVA was really fantastic! Please visit my HP: www. cultevents. de and sign the guestbook if you like!
Music has always been a place where anything is possible - a refuge, a magical world where anyone can go, all kinds of people can come together, and anything can happen. We are limited only by our imagination. I believe that what we do and learn inside the world of music can affect what goes on in the world in a big, positive way. music is so important - like food and water. There are so many possibilities, and many doors yet to be opened. (Bill Frisell)
Ciao Jörg
cultevents Joerg Hesebeck Meisenweg 1 D-31303 Burgdorf phone: +49 (0) 5136 86363 mobil: +49 (0) 163 7779769 e-mail: j.hesebeck@cultevents.de HP: http://www. cultevents. de school music project " JazzIs! "
Hi DK, hope all is well with you and want to let you know that i miss your voice in Germany ... need to come back and give a concert. Tell Elaine i said HELLO. Really the concert on Bennys birthday was amazing... p.e.a.c.e. positive energy always creates elevation *Andrea*
Hi DK, Man-O-Man, Dedicated To You is a Classic My Friend. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore. Always loved your Music and Sound. It's a real pleasure being one of your many many Friends.
Much Luck and Success For what lies ahead ...... Shocky
Le BOSE BLUE NOTE FESTIVAL est de retour pour une nouvelle édition!! Venez vite découvrir ou re-découvrir cette belle programmation! Nous vous attendons pour de grands moments musicaux...
A big HELLO from Germany was a fantastic show on the birthdayparty and in the castle in weinheim... wish you lots of success and great shows comin up... ~Andrea~
