Avline Ava the Lead Vocal,
Carlos Gbaguidi on Drums,
Jerry Leonide on Keyboards,
Laurent Clipet on Percussions,
Yvon Rosillette on Guitars,
Noel Ekwabi on Bass & Vocals.
Influences
Georges Seba - Bobby Mc Ferrin - Vicky Edimo - Fela Kuti - Mohamed Ali - Bob Marley - James Brown - Francis Bebey - Eboa Lotin - Carlos Santana - "Satchmo" Louis Amstrong - Manu Dibango - Charlie Chaplin - Miles Davis - Kounty Ekwabi - Mekongo Président - Nat King cole - Eko Roosevelt - Toto Guillaume - Sade Adu - Jamaladeen Takuma - Toure Alhadji - Tania Maria - Pélé - Nelson Mandela - Jimmy Hendrix - Charlie Parker - Roger Sabal - Djavan - Stanley Clarke.
Sounds Like
Noel Ekwabi is playing on Julien PIRIOU's electric bass guitars !!!
Noel Ekwabi Live Show!!!
Noel Ekwabi Amusement !!!
Noel Ekwabi Afrobeat Style !!!
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NOEL EKWABI Bassist, Guitarist, Percussionist, Drumer, Singer, Arranger, Composer, Producer.
Noël Ekwabi is one of the best African musicians of the moment. Displaying an early affinity for all types of music, this Cameroonian-born and Paris-based artist began as a child by teaching himself to play drums, percussions and guitar. And by the age of fifteen, he was a member of the first youth jazz group in the country, performing alongside several proeminent Cameroonian music figures.
However, bass guitar became his biggest love and today, he is considered one of the best bassists in the world. A truly gifted musician and captivating performer, Noel is constantly offering his musical skills to renowned artists. He arrived in Marseille (France) in 1980 to study medicine. A few years later, when he left that city, he was a gold medallist of the Marseille Conservatoire. His aptitude for leading a band often gets him to serve as the musical director to many renowned music figures such as legendary Manu Dibango (with whom he worked for ten years, co-producing and co-arranging two of his latest albums). In constant demand, yet humble and discret, Noel has an impressive recording and performance catalog which is noteworthy for its caliber and its diversity. Noel’s musical artistry is certainly best expressed in his masterful integration of different musical genres; combining as he does in the album Mulato, all the varied musical influences which define his artistic personality.
Also known as «Papa Noel» (which means Santa Claus), Noel has a very special bond with children. He loves them and they love him. When he is not on stage performing or in a studio recording, he dedicates his time to teaching children, instilling in them a sense of pride and self discipline. During his tours around the globe, he often gives free Master Classes to the local youth interested in music, and act as a mentor to many young musicians.
Noel’s commitment to helping vulnerable children led him in June 2009, to co-found with his working partner Avline Ava, the ARK Jammers Connection, Inc, a non profit organization bringing together various artists and music lovers who are committed to spreading kindness and promoting intercultural dialogue. Noel who is loved and respected among his peers is rallying every one he knows to join the movement.
Now serving as the ARK Jammers Connection’s Vice President, he is also the Music Director of all ARK Jammers concerts, which in terms of quality, makes the organization’s special events even more special.
Visit: www.arkjammers.org RECORDINGS and PERFORMANCES
JAZZ: Jean-Luc Ponty, Julien Lourau,, Graham Hines, Groove Collective POP : William Sheller, Peter Gabriel, Patrick Bruel, Yannick Noah, Ute Lemper. BLUES : Marla Glen R’nB : K-REEN, Kristel Adams RAP: Tukuleur, Lester Bilal RAÏ : Cheb Mami, Ferhat FUNK : Rufus Thomas, Ruan Rozoff, Hopen Collective REGGAE: Princess Erika AFRICAN: Papa Wemba, Sally Nyolo, Francis Bebey, Ray Leyma, Coco Mbassi, Youssou N’Dour, Andre-Marie Tala, Zao, Sam Manguana, Lady Smith Black Mambazo, Rokia Traore, Jimmy Dludlu, Amapondo, Angelique Kidjo, Blick Bassy, Geoffrey Oryema AFROJAZZ: Avline Ava, Manu Dibango, Jay Lou Ava, Gino Sitson, Sofi Hellborg AFROCARAÏBEAN: Zouk Machine, Jean Claude Naimro, Mario Canonge SALSA : Raul Paz Latin Jazz : Omar Sosa ASIAN : Nusrat Fate Alican, Bapi de Calcutta BRAZILIAN : Sergio Otanazetra, Raimondo Sodre, Tanya Maria Gospel: London Community Gospel Choir
SOUNDTRACKS:
- MACADAM TRIBU: (1996 ; Director: Jose Laplaine ) -LYNDSEE EST TOUJOURS EN VADROUILLE (1989 ; DIRECTOR : Marie Helene Brisou ) -NYA FALLAH ( 2001 ; Director : Flora Gomez ) -KIRIKOU ( 2005 ; Director : Michel Ocelot )
AWARDS
Prix Découverte RFI 1996 for Mwengue mwa Ndolo written for singer Coco Mbassi
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