Groove Collective
General Info
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Genre: Afro-beat / Jazz / Latin
Location NEW YORK, New York, United States
Profile Views: 175816
Last Login: 5/24/2012
Member Since 2/26/2006
Website www.groovecollective.com
Record Label Savoy
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
.. ...... .. Groove Collective is proud to be a part of the Ultimate Ears Artists to Watch program this month. Ultimate Ears works with the top musicians from from around the world. And every month, they feature the best new music. ..Click here.. to hear new songs from us. .. Short clip from The Luna Lounge - 3/28/08 .. .. .. .. ........ .. ...."People People, Music Music".... .. ...... .... Grammy nominated for contemporary jazz album of the year!..Click album cover to purchase online........... .. ..........GROOVE COLLECTIVE.... ...... For more than a decade, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and refined the stylistic crosspollination of funk, jazz, house, Latin, hip hop, rock and every party-inducing sound in between. Their 2007 Grammy nomination for "Best Contemporary Jazz Album" is an acknowledgment of the band's pioneering sound. The members of Groove Collective are fluent in the international language of "groove," and transcend musical category with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. In-the-pocket drum and bass, colorful and vibrant horns, flavors of world percussion and intricate harmony all fuse together seamlessly under their watch. Groove Collective's innovative and refined sound is unparalleled. They are the masters of multi-hued funk. Billboard Magazine says that they "erase musical borders" and are "jazz/funk fusion at its most sublime." .... "Impressive" does not adequately describe Groove Collective's accolades. They have toured Japan with BB King, Europe with Fred Wesley,Canada with the Dave Matthews Band, and recorded with Grammy winning Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez. The have backed the likes of Tupac Shakur (voted 2 all time live Hip Hop performance on MTV), Morcheeba, Don Cherry, Pharcyde and Natalie Merchant, and shared stages with some of the biggest names in music, including James Brown, Maceo Parker, Erykah Badu, Tito Puente, Issac Hayes, The Roots, Dave Matthews, Guru, Widespread Panic, Ben Harper, Bela Fleck, Roy Hargrove, Michael Franti, Hiram Bullock, and the list goes on. They have spread their New York City vibe across the globe, making stops at Switzerland's Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Netherland's North Sea Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Japan, and New Orleans' Jazz Fest. This all-star cast of players hits hard, and hits funky. .. ...... ...... .. .... HISTORY.... .. .. Groove Collective's impressive history began in the early 1990's as they fueled the growth of New York City's acid-jazz scene. They quickly became a staple of a budding underground club scene known for pairing DJs with live performers. This groundbreaking enterprise was run under the media and event production mogul that would eventually become Giant Step. Groove Collective crafted and popularized the fusion of jazz and funk, pioneering what is now referred to globally as "groove" music. Jon Pareles of The New York Times says, "Groove Collective's identity lies not in one fixed style, but in its capable hospitality to whatever might keep hips swaying.".... Through the years they have remained faithful to the "collective" spirit their name suggests, featuring a rotating cast of talented players. Their current six-piece incarnation features five original members. .... ...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .... -
Members
....Jay Rodriquez.... (saxophones, flutes, bass clarinet).. ..Genji Siraisi.... (drums, programming, vocals).. ..Chris "Ifátóyè" Theberge.... (congas, bata drums, percussion).. ..Jonathan Maron.... (bass).. ..Barney McAll.... (Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, piano).. ..Curtis Fowlkes.... (Trombone).. .. .. ..YOU!!.. 'Like' the official Groove Collective page on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groove-Collective/284522778274580 .. .. ..Name:........ ..Email:........ .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. ........ ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... .............. "Jazz/funk fusion at its most sublime." ....Billboard...... "… one of the first acts to bridge funk, jazz and hip hop.." ....Village Voice...... "…Since its inception, Groove Collective has put together a unique amalgam of jazz, funk, R&B, and latin music …" ....Jazz Times...... .............. "Groove Collective is a dynamic live band …the polish of their cds is present but the feeling is unquestionably live …" ....The Boston Globe...... "Groove Collective picks up where Miles Davis left off …." ....Pulse........ ..Groove Collective - Jonathan Maron bass solo...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .... .. .. .. .. -
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Groove Collective - Jonathan Maron bass solo
01:03 | 1786 plays | Jul 23 2007
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13 Songs | Apr 7, 2010
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12 Songs | Jun 5, 1996
Comments
- Richard Harris14 days ago
Honor All MOTHERS With LOVE and RESPECT Groove!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MOTHERS ...
“No GIFT to your MOTHER can ever
EQUAL her gift to you -
LIFE.”
A SALUTE TO ALL MOTHERS EVERYWHERE FOR
WHO YOU ARE, AND FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris1 month ago
Carry a SONG in your HEART Groove!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MUSIC ...
"I think MUSIC in itself is HEALING.
It's an explosive EXPRESSION OF HUMANITY.
It's something we are all TOUCHED BY.
No matter what CULTURE we're from,
EVERYONE LOVES MUSIC ...."
~ Billy Joel
MUSIC IS THE KEY TO THE LOVING HEART!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
- Max Lombardo2 months ago
a new mix is online, enjoy your trip ;-)
http://soundcloud.com/max-lombardo/max-lombardo-up-and-away
cheers max
www.facebook.com/max.lombardo
www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Beats/134044373332392 - Richard Harris2 months ago
LIFE is BEAUTIFUL Groove!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIFE ...
"Don't EVER GIVE UP.
The greatest things accomplished in life are those you
STRIVE FOR.
Never GIVE UP HOPE.
Remember AMATEURS built the ARK and
PROFESSIONALS built the TITANIC ..."
THE BEAUTY OF LIFE IS TO GIVE ~
THE JOY OF LIFE IS TO LOVE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Art Lip (Fusion)2 months ago
Thank you for your friendship!
Maybe you also find 1 minute to support an Indipendent and click the "Like" on my facebook page?
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- Richard Harris2 months ago
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Live a LIFE OF KINDNESS Groove!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE POWER OF A TOUCH ...
"Too often we UNDERESTIMATE the power of a TOUCH,
a SMILE, a KIND WORD, a LISTENING EAR, an HONEST
COMPLIMENT, or the SMALLEST ACT OF CARING,
all of which have the potential to TURN A LIFE AROUND."
~ Leo Buscaglia
ONLY A LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS IS WORTH LIVING!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes - Richard Harris3 months ago
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
FIGHT HUNGER Groove!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT SHARING OUR BLESSINGS ...
"While earning YOUR DAILY BREAD,
be sure you SHARE A SLICE
with THOSE LESS FORTUNATE."
~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.
IF YOU CAN'T FEED A HUNDRED PEOPLE ~
FEED JUST ONE! IT IS THE GREATEST OF ALL MISTAKES
TO DO NOTHING BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO A LITTLE ~
DO WHAT YOU CAN!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes - Richard Harris3 months ago
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
YOU ROCK Groove!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT POSITIVE THINKING ...
"Get rid of the NEGATIVE PEOPLE in your life -
surround yourself with POSITIVE PEOPLE
who BELIEVE IN YOU and INSPIRE YOU."
ASPIRE TO INSPIRE BEFORE YOU EXPIRE!
THE POSITIVE THINKER SEES THE INVISIBLE, FEELS
THE INTANGIBLE, AND ACHIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes - Richard Harris4 months ago
LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS FROM MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Hi Groove!
I'm glad I chose YOU as a FRIEND!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE CHOICES WE MAKE ...
"No one else can ever make YOUR CHOICES for you.
Your CHOICES are YOURS ALONE.
They are as much a part of you as every BREATH you will
take, every MOMENT of your life.”
~ Dr. Shad Helmstetter
CHOOSING TO LIVE YOUR LIFE BY YOUR OWN CHOICE IS THE GREATEST FREEDOM YOU WILL EVER HAVE!
CHOOSE WISELY!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes - Levi Rangel4 months ago
i love all ur albums!! u guys r amazing!! thanks 4 ur music!!
Bio:
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Grammy nominated for contemporary jazz album of the year!
Click album cover to purchase online.
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“Impressive” does not adequately describe Groove Collective’s accolades. They have toured Japan with BB King, Europe with Fred Wesley,Canada with the Dave Matthews Band, and recorded with Grammy winning Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez. The have backed the likes of Tupac Shakur (voted 2 all time live Hip Hop performance on MTV), Morcheeba, Don Cherry, Pharcyde and Natalie Merchant, and shared stages with some of the biggest names in music, including James Brown, Maceo Parker, Erykah Badu, Tito Puente, Issac Hayes, The Roots, Dave Matthews, Guru, Widespread Panic, Ben Harper, Bela Fleck, Roy Hargrove, Michael Franti, Hiram Bullock, and the list goes on. They have spread their New York City vibe across the globe, making stops at Switzerland’s Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Netherland’s North Sea Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Japan, and New Orleans’ Jazz Fest. This all-star cast of players hits hard, and hits funky.

Groove Collective’s impressive history began in the early 1990’s as they fueled the growth of New York City’s acid-jazz scene. They quickly became a staple of a budding underground club scene known for pairing DJs with live performers. This groundbreaking enterprise was run under the media and event production mogul that would eventually become Giant Step. Groove Collective crafted and popularized the fusion of jazz and funk, pioneering what is now referred to globally as “groove” music. Jon Pareles of The New York Times says, “Groove Collective’s identity lies not in one fixed style, but in its capable hospitality to whatever might keep hips swaying.”
Through the years they have remained faithful to the “collective” spirit their name suggests, featuring a rotating cast of talented players. Their current six-piece incarnation features five original members.
Member Since:
February 26, 2006Members:
(saxophones, flutes, bass clarinet)
Genji Siraisi
(drums, programming, vocals)
Chris "Ifátóyè" Theberge
(congas, bata drums, percussion)
Jonathan Maron
(bass)
Barney McAll
(Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, piano)
Curtis Fowlkes
(Trombone)
YOU!!
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“Jazz/funk fusion at its most sublime.”
Billboard
“… one of the first acts to bridge funk, jazz and hip hop..”
Village Voice
“…Since its inception, Groove Collective has put together a unique amalgam of jazz, funk, R&B, and latin music …”
Jazz Times

“Groove Collective is a dynamic live band …the polish of their cds is present but the feeling is unquestionably live …”
The Boston Globe
“Groove Collective picks up where Miles Davis left off ….”
Pulse
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