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Josie Frater
Jazz / Alternative / Fusion

solo album+ NEW world runners album out soon......



London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/19/2007
Band Websitewww.josiefrater.com
Band MembersJOSIE FRATER-Vocals/songwriting/production STEVE TAYLOR - Drums,Keys,co-writer,production
InfluencesMagma, Flora Purim, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau, Rickie Lee Jones, Lewis Taylor, Rory Block, Urszula Dudziak, Leny Andrade, Grace Jones, Pat Metheny, Airto Moreira, Fats Waller, the runners, Brook Benton, Eliane Elias, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Joan Armatrading, Leonard Bernstein, Mara, Sinatra, Betty Carter, Carmen McCrae, Joe Cocker, Yello ... also some of the great players I have encountered over the years ... Steve Taylor, Rufus Philpot, Tom Gray, Geoff Castle, Rikki Blue and others ...
Sounds LikeMeeee and bits of stuff I've listened to over time i.e. a little Flora, Rickie Lee, Joni, Stella V, Urszula, Pat M Band - a little Rory, Patti, Annie and Al .....
Record Labeli2i
Type of LabelIndie


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Jun 7 2009 1:00P
Bull’s Head Barnes London
Jul 19 2009 1:00P
Bull’s Head Barnes London
Oct 14 2009 8:00P
Mill Hill Jazz Club London

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Myspace Comments | Myspace Graphics | Myspace SurveysBuy our tracks from indiestore.com Born in Glasgow I performed from an early age, playing guitar, violin & singing from age 6 or 7, I cut my performing teeth in Scotland's clubland before leaving home to attend Drama School in London thus following through on my passion for acting and words.

Subsequently, I scraped a living as a a professional actress for several years before realising that my other love - music - promised ultimately more fullfilment and creativity. I decided to focus totally on music and after attending London’s Goldsmiths College Jazz & Pop Course, was accepted on the Guildhall School of Music’s Post Graduate Jazz & Studio Music course. This culminated in being featured vocalist with US jazz trumpet star Randy Brecker and the Guildhall Big Band at world-renowned Ronnie Scott’s Club in London.

After graduating from the Guildhall, I became a freelance vocalist singing mainly jazz plus pop and media sessions and pretty much anything that came up including vocal coaching. I spent 2 years running & programming Ziggy’s Jazz Club in London’s West End featuring the cream of jazz talent in London in the early 90s.

Some of my collaborations & credits include: singer/ broadcaster Janey Lee Grace (BBC Radio 2/George Michael), Brendan Power (Riverdance), Randy Brecker, UK jazz sax player Theo Travis, The Soul Immigrants and various media sessions including BBC Radio and BBC Biker Grove (Simon Etchell).

After meeting (and marrying) drummer/composer Steve Taylor, I started writing songs with Steve and co-founded THE RUNNERS. A world-jazz-fusion influenced outfit, we released 2 albums on own label i2i records via New Note. Playing live at Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz Café, Glasgow Mayfest, Cardiff Summer Haze, Cambridge Boat Race plus UK tour with features on national TV and radio play on Radio 2, Jazz FM. Our many fans include Jools Holland and West End Theatre producer Bill Kenwright. The Runners gained recognition for the combined originality, beauty and oft described 'virtuoso quality music'.

Currently, I'm recording material for my new solo album; completing work on the 3rd World Runners album- High Land.
I'm also vocalist / percussionist (and having a whale of a time doing it) in the fantastic Steve Taylor Big Band.

"Superb..Captivating" Straight no Chaser
"Tunes that trip so sweetly off Josie's tongue".. "Soaring voice" Wire

"Intelligent writing - wonderful phrasing"
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yoyo





Jun 11 2009 6:03 PM

Thanks for being friends :)
Hope you like our old school Soul Music.
Have a wonderful evening!
J.A. Etchison





May 23 2009 7:48 AM

hey there, Josie Frater!

well, it has been a long and winding road, and an even longer time coming, but my debut CD, I Remember, is FINALLY HERE!!! YAY!!!!!

to celebrate, American HeartBeat Records(tm) has arranged a FREE DOWNLOAD of Now Is The Time in exchange for a valid email address. Now Is The Time is a brand new, upbeat song I wrote: we are living in turbulent times. suddenly it is okay to be greedy and heartless? no way! a song of hope for our future, a new vision of America and the world.

we have a bunch of exciting things planned to kick this whole thing off, and we need to get a better picture of who our friends are, so the FREE DOWNLOAD form will ask you a few questions, like, what is your country and nearest major city. it all takes maybe 15 seconds.

anyhoo, the FREE DOWNLOAD, and the FUN, begins at www.JAETCHISON.com

I look forward to getting to know you a little better, and I thank you SO VERY MUCH for your friendship and support!

please tell your friends about JAETCHISON.com, and ask them to sign up for the email list, too! FUN things are coming up!!



peace from Atlanta, Georgia, USA,


J.A. Etchison


:)
JACK DUPON





May 11 2009 9:43 AM

issue du célèbre

Chipitos studio

et en attendant le prochain clip,

Jack Dupon

vous offre une petite sucrerie...

Born in the famous

Chipitos Studio

and waiting for the next Clip,

Jack Dupon

offers you a little sweet...

Chipitos Studios

sinon, JACK DUPON en concert avec LE K MORLOT jeudi 14 mai à la SCÈNE BASTILLE Paris 11ème

Cutting Edge Theatre





May 5 2009 12:37 PM

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Joe Mclarin.





Apr 29 2009 6:10 AM

THANKS BY SHARING YOUR AWESOME MUSIC,YOU SOOO SWEET,I LIKE YOUR SONGS,KEEP SHINNIG,ALL MY BEST FROM AMERICA.
Richard Alexander Davis





Apr 28 2009 9:16 PM

Hey, thanks a lot, keep watching
Der Dudel





Mar 12 2009 6:17 AM

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Jazz Break





Mar 11 2009 5:37 PM

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Each new jazz "friend" is important to us
so, we appreciate your add very much.

If you are interested in a FREE listing on
our Jazz Blog just send your MySpace URL
to the e-mail address below. We will let you
know when and where your listing will run.

Thanks again ............ jazzbreak@gmail.com



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Frédéric Paul Lallet





Jan 27 2009 7:31 AM

My Dear Friend,

With all my Love and Support,
Cheers,
Frédéric
Janette Mason





Jan 21 2009 2:14 AM

You’re invited…

ALIEN LEFT HAND

The eagerly awaited follow up to
Din and Tonic


By Janette Mason.


CD LAUNCH

Wednesday, 28 January 2009 7:30PM
606 Club
90 Lots Road, Chelsea, London SW10
www. 606club. co. uk
+44 (0)20 7352 5953

The Janette Mason Trio - with an acoustic lineup featuring Asaf Sirkis on Drums and Dudley Phillips on Bass, plus special guests. Not to be missed!!

(Look…I know it’s a Wednesday night…come straight from work and have a few drinks. It would be great to see you!!)

Happy New Year!!!!

Janette

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Click HERE for more info or to purchase.

Alien Left Hand -- What the critics say:

"At last a follow up to Janette Mason's sparkling debut as leader. Alien Left Hand ....was well worth the wait…” Production **** Performance**** -- BBC Music Magazine

“…an album fizzing with fresh ideas and delights, an exhilarating musical journey .. with brilliantly original writing and inspired playing…” -- Helen Mayhew

"Every track from the rhythmic ‘NY Cab Ride’ and restless ‘4 Wheel Drive’ to the brooding ‘Mae’s Song’ has a terrific hook but it’s the way Mason switches tempo and moods that makes ALH great fun.
"
-- Diva Magazine

CD Available 26 January 2009
Pampa Pavesi





Dec 31 2008 3:02 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

PEACE AND HAPPINESS

lovely
PAMPA
Miz Kaz





Nov 14 2008 12:54 PM

hi josie how r u? hope ur well.
hows the music do let me know when you got shows coming up xxx
Michelly





Nov 14 2008 5:21 AM

Steve Taylor Big Band





Nov 2 2008 6:12 PM

BIG MUSIC FOR BIG BAND...
if you fancy a jazzy night out This Sunday 9th We're on at the Chicken Shed Bar from 8.
30
Pampa Pavesi





Oct 29 2008 12:20 PM

hi Josie
thanks so much for listening & nice comment
un sorriso e ... buona musica!
lovely
Pampa
Cutting Edge Theatre





Oct 7 2008 7:58 PM

I noticed that your an actor and would really like to have you join our twenty dollar acting workshops every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is us: www. theatre33. com We are also a theatre producing company So please give us a call at 646 619 7777 Peace Theatre33 Image and video hosting by TinyPic
Parakentro Παράκεντρο





Jun 16 2008 6:20 PM

Thank you, Josie. Welcome to Parakentro! Best wishes from Cyprus.
www. parakentro. com
JON HAMMOND Band


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Jun 13 2008 1:34 PM

Greetings from Times Square NYC Josie, sounding real good over there, thanks for the Add-On! Good to see that you're keeping your old reel-to-reel tape deck working there for you.
I know a lot of great musicians from Glasgow, Alex Ligertwood and if you see my old friend Maggie Bell around there please say a big Howdy from Hammond here in the big apple.
Keep up the great work there!
c u in a minute,
Jon
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Jon Hammond on ASCAP Radio Network
The Sterians





May 20 2008 3:52 PM

Hi thanks a lot for your support. Hope you feel good.
See u soon, you’ll always be welcome!
Musically
The Sterians
Neil Stacey





May 5 2008 9:36 AM

hi Josie!
thanks for your kind words!
great to meet..
keep in touch..
all the best
neil :) xx
Humble Grumble





Feb 28 2008 3:54 PM

Nice to meet you, Josie:) We keep in touch!

Humble Grumble

ALLEN





Feb 20 2008 9:39 PM

Grazie a te per avere accettato la mia richiesta di amicizia!!! Complimenti!!!!!!!!! Ciao :)
Miz Kaz





Feb 5 2008 11:37 PM

hey josie how r u , it was great meeting u guys especially me working, bit embarrassing , but hey lol.

Im gonna defo try make your next gigs, unfortunately i haven't got any lined up at the moment im still looking for a band to work with as i want to move away from the hiphop/club scene and do my soul and jazz. hope to hear from you soon all the best, Kaz x
Estelle Kokot





Dec 9 2007 2:24 PM

wishing you well here josie
and
thank you.
x e
Joe Gibbons





Dec 7 2007 12:30 PM

thank you :)
hope to see you at a gig sumtime x
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