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  • Genre: Acoustic / Jazz / Pop

    Location ORLANDO, FLORIDA, US

    Profile Views: 28163

    Last Login: 4/24/2012

    Member Since 1/31/2005

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    As a singer and songwriter, John Korbel has developed his craft through a diversity of musical experiences. He has performed in venues from small coffee houses to large nightclubs, and showrooms. He has opened shows for a wide variety of major acts including Jay Leno, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Hooters, and Asleep at the Wheel. And he has been a finalist in songwriting competitions in the US and overseas. His song "Can't Bring Myself to Cry" is currently featured in the independent film "Arizona Seaside", which has been screened at major film festivals. John began his musical career in the Philadelphia area, making recordings with some musician friends. These demos came to the attention of Philadelphia radio station WMMR, which included John’s composition “Don’t You Love to Play” on an all Philadelphia compilation album. WMMR also sponsored performances by John and his band. Next came a stint as lead vocalist for the very popular Philadelphia area band Jellyroll. The powerful horn section, and driving rhythm section of this eight-piece group were the perfect complement to John’s soulful vocal style. Jellyroll became one of the top bands in the Philadelphia area, and provided John a new vehicle for his songwriting. Several of John’s compositions, were featured in full hour live radio broadcasts by top Philadelphia stations WMMR and WYSP. In 2007, John's song "Bourbon Street Taps" recieved First Prize in the Jazz/New Age Catagory of the MOVA Songwriting Competition, sponsored by the Mountain Valley Arts Council in Alabama. John has also received national airplay for his song “Standing Tall for America”, dedicated to the Armed Forces. It was the 1 “Most Added” single by Adult Contemporary radio stations across the US for the week of 10/24/01, according to New Music Weekly. John has performed at the House of Blues in Orlando as part of the “Living Room Jam” series. His song “Everybody’s in the Band” was selected as a finalist at the 2002 International Song of Peace Competition in Ireland. In 2003, Orlando Smooth Jazz radio station WLOQ booked John and his band to perform on the Southwest Airlines Main Stage for the Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival, always one of the top drawing events in Central Florida. For information and bookings call:321-946-3200 john@e-telesolutions.com

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  • Influences

    Sting, Michael Franks, Al Jarreau, James Taylor, Kurt Elling, Lyle Lovett. Billy Joel, Elton John, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Michael Andrew, Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gino Vanelli, Jamiroquai, Bob James, Fourplay, Lee Ritenour, Rosanna Vitro, Santana, Steely Dan, Harry Conrick Jr., Dan Fogelberg, Tony Bennett, Joe Sample

  • Sounds Like

    Sting, Jamie Cullum, Michael Franks, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, Gino Vannelli, Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, Harry Conrick Jr., Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, Diana Krall

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    12 days ago
  • SLEDGY

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    19 days ago
  • Richard Harris


    Be a WINNER John!
     
    The Nobel Prize Medal

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT WINNING ...

    "The WINNERS IN LIFE  think constantly in terms of

             I CAN,              I WILL,           and   I AM.

    LOSERS, on the other hand, concentrate their waking

    thoughts on what they SHOULD HAVE or WOULD HAVE

    done, or what they CAN'T DO."

     ~ Dennis Waitley

    VICTORY IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE FOR THE PERSON

    THAT REFUSES TO STOP FIGHTING!

    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


     

    1 month ago
  • Richard Harris


    Sending THURSDAY LOVE John!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT BEING YOU  ...

    "The EASIEST THING to be in the world is YOU.

    The most DIFFICULT THING to be is WHAT OTHER

    PEOPLE WANT YOU TO BE."

    ~ Leo Buscaglia

    GREAT THINGS ARE NOT ACCOMPLISHED BY THOSE

    WHO YIELD TO TRENDS AND FADS AND POPULAR

    OPINION!  BE YOURSELF!

    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


     

    1 month ago
  • Richard Harris


    Showing you some LOVE John!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LOVE ...

    "LOVE is the beauty of the SOUL."

    ~ St. Augustine

    THERE IS ONLY ONE HAPPINESS IN LIFE ~

    TO LOVE AND BE LOVED!

    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

    2 months ago
  • Tom Crider

    HEARD YOU SING IN OTHELLO'S, NORMAN, OK. YOU SOUNDED GREAT. THANKS FOR BRINGING YOUR GUITAR ON YOUR BUISNESS TRIP AND GIVING EVERYONE A TREAT!

    1 year ago
  • Shelly NOrman



    Thank you so much.

    1 year ago
  • Tatyana Sherman

    I wish you a wonderful week..
    Take care...

    Life-Music-Love

    1 year ago
  • Katherine J. Hinton


    Hello,thanks add!

    1 year ago
  • SHana GRall

    Thanks for the add.

    1 year ago
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Bio:

As a singer and songwriter, John Korbel has developed his craft through a diversity of musical experiences. He has performed in venues from small coffee houses to large nightclubs, and showrooms. He has opened shows for a wide variety of major acts including Jay Leno, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Hooters, and Asleep at the Wheel. And he has been a finalist in songwriting competitions in the US and overseas. His song "Can't Bring Myself to Cry" is currently featured in the independent film "Arizona Seaside", which has been screened at major film festivals. John began his musical career in the Philadelphia area, making recordings with some musician friends. These demos came to the attention of Philadelphia radio station WMMR, which included John’s composition “Don’t You Love to Play” on an all Philadelphia compilation album. WMMR also sponsored performances by John and his band. Next came a stint as lead vocalist for the very popular Philadelphia area band Jellyroll. The powerful horn section, and driving rhythm section of this eight-piece group were the perfect complement to John’s soulful vocal style. Jellyroll became one of the top bands in the Philadelphia area, and provided John a new vehicle for his songwriting. Several of John’s compositions, were featured in full hour live radio broadcasts by top Philadelphia stations WMMR and WYSP. In 2007, John's song "Bourbon Street Taps" recieved First Prize in the Jazz/New Age Catagory of the MOVA Songwriting Competition, sponsored by the Mountain Valley Arts Council in Alabama. John has also received national airplay for his song “Standing Tall for America”, dedicated to the Armed Forces. It was the 1 “Most Added” single by Adult Contemporary radio stations across the US for the week of 10/24/01, according to New Music Weekly. John has performed at the House of Blues in Orlando as part of the “Living Room Jam” series. His song “Everybody’s in the Band” was selected as a finalist at the 2002 International Song of Peace Competition in Ireland. In 2003, Orlando Smooth Jazz radio station WLOQ booked John and his band to perform on the Southwest Airlines Main Stage for the Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival, always one of the top drawing events in Central Florida. For information and bookings call:321-946-3200 john@e-telesolutions.com

Member Since:

January 31, 2005

Influences:

Sting, Michael Franks, Al Jarreau, James Taylor, Kurt Elling, Lyle Lovett. Billy Joel, Elton John, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Michael Andrew, Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gino Vanelli, Jamiroquai, Bob James, Fourplay, Lee Ritenour, Rosanna Vitro, Santana, Steely Dan, Harry Conrick Jr., Dan Fogelberg, Tony Bennett, Joe Sample

Sounds Like:

Sting, Jamie Cullum, Michael Franks, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, Gino Vannelli, Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, Harry Conrick Jr., Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, Diana Krall

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