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Genre: Jazz / Reggae
Location Miami, US
Profile Views: 54331
Last Login: 10/10/2010
Member Since 7/26/2006
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JUNIOR JAZZ IS NOW THE LEAD SINGER/GUITARIST FOR INNER CIRCLE!! JUNIOR JAZZ IS ALSO PERFORMING WITH MONTY ALEXANDER (JAZZ REGGAE) CHECK SCHEDULE FOR DATES NEAR YOU! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Junior Jazz was born Wendel Ferraro in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He was nicknamed Junior and later added Jazz in appreciation of the genre which to him symbolizes freedom. This juxtaposition of a name is also analogous to the artist. Like Jazz there is nothing Junior about the music this man creates. Like many talented artists he was reared in church and it was there he was inspired to play the guitar. During his formative teenage years his talents were further sculpted by the hands of the late Lenny Hibbert, one of Jamaica's foremost musicians. His skills were further molded while playing in the hotel scene in Jamaica for over five years. In a quest to broaden his musical horizons he migrated to the United States. While in New York he was noticed and hired as a guitarist and background vocalist on national and international shows for artists such as Diana King, Sister Carol, Israel Vibrations, Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, Judy Mowatt, Monty Alexander, Buju Banton, Supercat, Freddie McGreggor, Barrington Levy, Big Mountain, and Mary J. Blige. After years of touring as supporting musician and as musical director to the stars, Junior Jazz himself began to emerge as a solo artist. In 1991 he recorded his first single, a cover of the George Benson classic The Greatest Love of All which appeared on a compilation CD released in Japan. His vocal style so impressed the Japanese that he recorded on three more compilations at the request of the record company. By the end of 1993, Junior was well on his way writing and producing his own material. 1997, however, shed new light on Junior Jazz' career with the international release of his debut album My Turn on VP records. The album earned Junior Jazz nominations under four categories in the Tamika reggae awards (the most widely respected awards show for reggae in the U.S.) including Male Vocalist of the Year. Other recognized accomplishments include an award for Best Producer from the Boston Caribbean Music Awards (2000) for his production of the debut CD by Boston based band Hot Like Fire. ................ Junior Jazz delivered distinctive, memorable performances in an array of festivals and concerts such as Bob Marley Festival in Wilmington, Delaware, the Moja Arts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, the Vermont Reggae Festival and the New England Festival. His showmanship has also landed him in lineups with top reggae acts such as Sister Carol, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, The Wailers, Wayne Wonder, Freddie McGreggor, Richie Stevens, Beenie Man, Third World, Shabba Ranks, Aswad, Bunny Wailer and Sanchez. Not only recognized for his skill and talent as a performer, musician, vocalist and solo artist, Junior Jazz is also well respected amongst Reggae's elite for his musical ear and ability to train. As Musical Director to Diana King and Judy Mowatt for instance he was integral in guiding artists and their bands. But what really pleases Junior Jazz is helping to train youth and fresh musicians with both vocals and musical instruments. As he explains, "I'm just doing my part to preserve my Jamaican culture & the integrity of music as a whole for future generations". .. .............. -
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NEW! DIS LIFE VIDEO (Inner Circle) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. LIVE FROM UMBRIA JAZZ WINTER FESTIVAL 12/30/09 ITALY .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........Junior Jazz performing Redemption Song on the Easystar Allstars tour Brighton December 2006.. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........Junior Jazz interviewed on the Easystar AllStars Radiodread tour December 2006.. .. .. ................ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Playing with Jimmy Cliff in Germany July 2006. Find this video ..here... -
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...... ...... ....Wendel Ferraro..............Create Your Badge....
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10 of 1029MoreLOVE PASSIONATELY AND WITHOUT FEAR Junior!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT PASSIONATE LOVE ...
"The PLEASURE OF LOVE is in LOVING;
and we are HAPPIER by the PASSION WE FEEL;
than by that we INSPIRE."
~ François Duc De La Rochefoucauld, French writer
and moralist
THE LOVE BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN IS THE
GREATEST AND MOST COMPLETE PASSION
THE WORLD WILL EVER SEE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
Hi Junior Jazz! See Steel Pulse Sunday (11/11) at Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Come out for a great show and let them know that you heard about it on their Myspace page! Click on link below to buy your tickets now!
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00494406D86337?artistid=733929
DON'T OPEN THE DOOR this HALLOWEEN NIGHT Junior!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT HALLOWEEN ...
"Tis the night - the NIGHT
Of the GRAVE'S DELIGHT,
And the warlocks are at their play;
Ye think that without
The WILD WINDS shout,
But no, it is THEY - it is THEY."
~ Arthur Cleveland Coxe
SHADOWS OF A THOUSAND YEARS RISE AGAIN
UNSEEN. VOICES WHISPER IN THE TREES,
"TONIGHT IS HALLOWEEN!"
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
Feel the PASSION Junior!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LOVE AND PASSION ...
"The LOVE between man and woman
is the GREATEST and MOST COMPLETE PASSION
the world will ever see."
~ D.H. Lawrence
PASSION IS THE FIRE THAT BURNS FROM
A HEART IN LOVE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE, my friend
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
The SECRET TO HUMOR is SURPRISE Junior!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT SURPRISES ...
"LIFE is FULL
of CHALLENGES and SURPRISES."
~ Jil Sander
SURPRISES ARE FOOLISH THINGS. THE PLEASURE
IS NOT ENHANCED, AND THE INCOVENIENCE IS
OFTEN CONSIDERABLE.
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
You Think YOUR JOB IS TOUGH Junior?
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIFE ...
"The BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE is the one on which you decide YOUR LIFE is your own. No APOLOGIES or EXCUSES. No one to LEAN ON, RELY ON, or BLAME.
The GIFT OF LIFE is YOURS; it is an AMAZING JOURNEY; and YOU ALONE are responsible for the quality of it. ”
~ Dan Zadra
IF YOU DON'T LIKE BEING A DOORMAT ~ THEN
GET OFF THE FLOOR! YOU ARE TOUGHER AND
STRONGER THAN YOU THINK!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
Hi Junior Jazz! Please let your friends know about Steel Pulse's MySpace page, so that they can receive updates when Pulse will be performing in their area. There is also a new feature there where Pulse fans can receive Text Messages about local upcoming shows, so register your phone now! Also, check out many cool new items that have been added to the STEEL PULSE STORE!
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Thanks for all your support and love...'Life without music, I can't go!'
Live THE GOOD LIFE Junior!
I AM RECORDING A NEW CD THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE GOOD LIFE ...
"Thank you, GOD,
for this GOOD LIFE
and FORGIVE US
if we do not LOVE IT ENOUGH."
~ Garrison Keillor
THE GOOD LIFE IS ONE INSPIRED BY LOVE
AND GUIDED BY KNOWLEDGE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
Hey Junior - Who's Got My Rattle?
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LAUGHTER ...
Junior
Just gimme the rattle RIGHT NOW
before someone GETS HURT!
HAVE A LAUGH TODAY! A DAY WITHOUT
LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
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
Follow Your Dreams Junior!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS ...
"You've got to FOLLOW YOUR PASSION. You've got
to figure out WHAT IT IS YOU LOVE--who you REALLY ARE.
And have the COURAGE to do that. I believe that the only
courage anybody ever needs is the COURAGE to FOLLOW
YOUR OWN DREAMS."
~ Oprah Winfrey
SUCCESS IS NOT FINAL ~ FAILURE IS NOT FATAL ~
IT IS THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE THAT COUNTS!
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