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Electroacoustic / Soul / Funk

"The Offering" is now available. Link below.



Portland, Oregon
United States

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Member Since12/6/2005
Band WebsiteIn Progress....
Band Members Here's the link to download the album with iTunes
jans - the Offering..


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InfluencesSly, Stevie, Susana Baca,The Persuasions, Billy Preston, Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Bob, Bobby McFerrin, Bonnie Raitt, Dwele, The temps, Eric Roberson, Sade, Sam Cooke, Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Ramsey Lewis, Cat Stevens, Thich Nhat Hanh, Syreeta Wright, Dan Millman, the Beatles, Los Van Van, Gil Scott Heron, Jeff Buckley, Lenny, Michael Spiro, Chaka, Aretha, James Taylor, Johnny "guitar" Watson, Susana Baca, Ali Farka Toure, Brothers Johnson, The Crusaders, Mamady Keita, Carlihnos Brown, AL GREEN, Dr. John, Amos Lee, Amel Larrieux, Van Hunt, Youssou N'Dour, Curtis Mayfield, D'angelo, Patty Griffin, Paul Pena, Charlie Hunter, Donnie Hath, Parliament and early George Clinton, Djavan, Dwele, JB, Lauryn Hill, La Timba Loca, Marvin, Muisiq, Me'shell, MJ, Prince, Shuggie, Andrew Wiel, Van Morrison, Ray LaMontagne, TOP, EWF, Etta, The Staples singers, Cee-lo Green, Lewis Taylor, Donnie, Famadou Konate, Regino Jimenez, Fundo de Quintal, A Barca, Pau da Brauna, Early Pointer Sisters, Average White Band, Hugh masekela, King Sunny Ade, Miriam Makeba, Allan Tousaint, The Meters, Fess, Candi Staton ............and on and on and on you get the idea
Sounds Likeanother brother trying to connect his heart with his mouth
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   About jans

   Jans started his journey in a log cabin in the woods of Nelson, BC, Canada. He was born to hippie parents who met on a communal traveling school bus and moved to Canada as part of the "Back to the Land" movement. At 2 years-old he and his family moved to Eugene, Oregon, a place where counter culture walks side by side with rural living. In his teenage years, when conventional schooling had failed keep his attention, he discovered music as an outlet. In this place, Jans began his search for spirituality and connection through the realm of music.

  Jans grew up listening to his parents record collections: Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, King Sunny Ade, Billy Preston, Miriam Makeba, Sly Stone, The Persuations and Al Green......... Music was constantly wafting though the air, and the influences were wide and varied. Soon after high school Jans discovered a culture of music that truly moved him - african folkloric drum and dance. For the next six years he studied the rhythms, dance and song of West Africa. His drive to learn more led him to the countryside of Senegal, Mali, Guinee and Burkina Faso, where he travelled for six months studying with some of the most accomplished drummers and dancers of the region.

  His journey to Africa was just the beginning. For the next three years Jans immersed himself in the world of afro-cuban folkloric music, spending his winters in Cuba. HIs most recent travels took him to Brazil, where he soaked in the country’s vast musical landscape. About his travels Jans explains, "...I was trying to integrate the feeling of some of the great nature based religions of the world by exploring some of the places where religion, music and ceremony intersect." He continues, "I didn’t come from any specific religion. My parents raised me with a general love of life. So I figured it was my job to go out into the world and find what moved me. I found music. The folkloric music seemed familiar when I sang it. It felt like it was part of me.....There is an undeniable spirit when drumming, song and dance are all part of one whole. I strive to inject this feeling into the music that comes naturally to me."

  When Jans came back from his travels he joined the Colorado-based nationally touring act "The Motet". The Motet combined funk and jazz with the traditional drumming of Cuba, Brazil and Africa. Jans toured as lead singer, songwriter and percussionist for the band. During those travels he met, and eventually toured with, jazz great Charlie Hunter. It was through Charlie that Jans met the songstress Norah Jones, singing duets with her in multiple shows.

  After almost four years of two-hundred shows a year all over the country, Jans left the Motet to record his first release under his own name. "I had such a wonderful experience traveling and making community through music.......It was time for me to step back, take a deep breath and make an album that was intimate and warm." For the next three years Jans engrossed himself in the writing, recording and releasing of "The Offering." Collaborating with Steve Vidaic, keyboardist for international touring act "Citizen Cope", he produced "The Offering" with the intention of creating a piece of work that speaks equally to the heart and the mind.

  Charlie Hunter says about him, “Jans Ingber is a musical force to be reckoned with. His affinity for deep soul music, whether it be Donny Hathaway or Los Munequitos de Matanzas, is evident in everything he does. His long years of study and practice, in what some may think of as disparate aesthetics, have created a unique and soulful musical voice.”

  "Strength and sensitivity, combined, is a powerful brew. Jans Ingber is an artist truly adept at creating this elixir. Sensitive enough to know when not to push, strong enough to expose the true nature of his heart, Jans creates music with physical, mental and spiritual elements teasing each other into perfect balance."

- Christina Eisert - Boulder Weekly

  "I could compare the voice of Jans Ingber to any great Motown singer. With self-assuredness, His voice storms through..with social commentary.... moving with a heavy dose of soul."

- Technicianonline.com

  Jans has had the pleasure to perform with hundreds of musicians all over the states: Norah Jones, Joshua Redman, George Porter, Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Karl Denson, John Fishman, Kai Eckhart, Adam Deitch, Ivan Neville, Grace Potter, Jeff Coffin, Jason Marsalis, Nicolas Payton, The Slip, Los Van Van, The String Cheese Incident and many others......




You can either click this link to CD Baby and pay with credit or send 12.00 to
Jans
5915 N Kerby ave.
Portland, OR
97217

Thank you all so much, I truly appreciate the support.


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PartyRockers





Jun 23 2009 9:52 PM

Whats up!
Just wanted to let you know that we are having an event on June 26th. For all my friends that would like to purchase tickets before hand, I can give you VIP enterance and a discount. Come before 12am for your chance to meet Heather Chadwell and an opportunity to win the raffle of Tony's Smoke Shop package.

See You there



SoulClap





May 1 2009 1:43 PM

i appreciate your add and support, thanks!



Gabe Wayne





Mar 31 2009 8:21 PM

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Hey jans, I am sending you a Samuel Adams.



Send me a drink back!

SodaCan





Mar 8 2009 4:11 AM

Check you the new songs, blogs, and pics from SodaCan!
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)





Feb 17 2009 3:14 AM

JFJO just released their new studio album 'Winterwood' as a FREE DOWNLOAD! Download it now, then go see JFJO live at the GoodFoot Saturday night (Feb.21st) w/Das Vibenbass! Get Winterwood now at WWW. JFJO. COM!
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z'Bumba





Jan 30 2009 6:33 PM

THX 4 ADD JANS!

see you feb 13!

z'Bumba
BRAZILIAN DANCE MUSIC FOR EVERYONE
Shuman™





Jan 29 2009 1:21 PM

great sound. soulful..

-s
:shu thousand nine:
JenCat





Jan 14 2009 4:01 PM

can't stop listening to your cd. thank you.
it's working
Staten





Jan 13 2009 10:32 PM

JANSSSS!!!!!!; dude u are a beast; so glad we connected man; we got some work to do my brotha
AudioInFlux





Jan 12 2009 9:48 PM

Hello. It is great to have you as a friend and exchange links. take care. Geoege
ONLY1WIZER(OVER 1MILLION PLAYS&VIEWS)





Jan 12 2009 6:17 PM

God looken on that add family tree!
Since we kinfolk now Go’ head n bifocal that:
“Seattle Watch Me Ft. Javierre” Music video
Then comment 10 of my pictures! Hahahafoookie!



Only1Wizer
-Amen
ONLY1WIZER(OVER 1MILLION PLAYS&VIEWS)





Jan 12 2009 9:27 AM

ONLY1WIZER
AMEN
THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "SEATTLE WATCH ME" ONLY1WIZER FEAT. JAVIEERE.

Michael Garfield, Live Painter & Guitar Wizard





Jan 12 2009 5:44 AM

Here are the paintings I did for you and Everyone Orchestra on 29 December and 1 January...SO fun! Wonderful to meet you - have a wonderful day!
love
Michael
available
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~*kelly*~





Nov 28 2008 9:00 AM

hey cuz... hope you and your family had a lovely thankgiving, did your mom join you? take care love always kelly
~*kelly*~





Nov 16 2008 7:26 AM

hey jans its you cuz just checkin in too see how that new bundle of joy of yours is doing, hope all is well take care ,love to your beautiful family xxoo
Int'l Male





Oct 6 2008 12:28 AM

Jans!

Halloween party action comin' up...

Get this on yer calendar now, baby!

Int'l Male
Intervision
Friday, Oct. 31
Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th Ave. (in the Pearl)

Show starts at 8:00 p.m. with Int'l Male.

Naughty costume contest and lots of surprises!
Gabe Wayne





Sep 26 2008 6:48 PM

Are you babies still makin babies,
Congratulations my friend!
Jenny





Sep 25 2008 5:30 AM

Congratulations on your little cypress!! that's so wonderful and exciting. my little one is still growing and kicking around in my belly, and we're actually headed to hawaii tomorrow for a little celebratory vacation. but i just wanted to send you and robin my love and give a big welcome to your little boy! i'll have to come see him when i get back.
xoxoxo
~*kelly*~





Sep 24 2008 3:24 PM


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~*kelly*~





Sep 24 2008 3:13 PM

hey cuz.. congrats on baby cypress thats so awesome, im soo happy for you both, your mom sent me pics your kids are beautiful xxoo take care your cuz kelly
Brian





Sep 17 2008 3:33 AM

Just listened to your album the other day, It was the perfect music for the perfect moment.
Thanks!
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)





Sep 12 2008 12:51 AM

JFJO's last trip to the West Coast in 2008 includes a stop in Portland on Saturday Sept.13th at the Good Foot! See you there! Photobucket Image Hosting
Didier Euzet Composer





Aug 31 2008 4:42 PM

Thanks for friendship Jans!
The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way.
It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream,
called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.
Warmest regards,

Didier EUZET

http://www. euzet. com

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SodaCan





Aug 6 2008 9:48 PM

Check out "Untitled 3",
the new song from SodaCan.
~*kelly*~





Jun 15 2008 6:25 PM


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