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NOW VS NOW
Live Electronics / Experimental / Indie

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NEW YORK, New York
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   NOW VS NOW: General Info
Member Since1/16/2008
Band WebsiteNowVsNow.com
Band MembersJASON LINDNER (keyboards) / PANAGIOTIS ANDREOU (bass & gypsy style vocals) / MARK GUILIANA (drums) / plus featured guest artist/friends BABA ISRAEL (original Bronx vegetarian beatboxing, poetry and rhymes) / AVISHAI COHEN (color-scaping, perfectly-placed trumpet phrases) / JEFF TAYLOR (vocals and human reality animation)
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Record LabelAnzic (http://www.anzicrecords.com)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 12 2010 9:30P
zinc bar new york city, New York
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
vermont jazz center Brattleboro, Vermont
Jan 17 2010 9:00P
beehive boston, Massachusetts

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   About NOW VS NOW
NOW VS NOW is Jason Lindner (keyboards), Mark Guiliana (drums) and Panagiotis Andreou (bass). Their style has been called electro-groove, prog-jazz, garage-jazz, world-jazz-funk-rock, and simply unclassifiable. "I'm not sure I want to describe the music as much as I want to invite people to listen to it... the tension and release of a cosmopolitan society where people of all shades live together: the sound of now.” – Joshua Jackson, WBGO / NPR. The group began performing as a quintet at the lesser known, eclectic and somewhat underground clubs of New York City - Zebulon, Rose, Nublu, Zinc Bar and Fat Cat - in 2007, then joined by Avishai Cohen (trumpet) and Baba Israel (beatbox, poetry and rhymes) - who both appear on the CD and in special live events, but otherwise the group remains a trio (they have also recently welcomed vocalist Jeff Taylor, saxophonist John Beaty, Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda and Macedonian clarinetist Ismail Luminovski, showing showing some serious musical flexibility). Jason Lindner explains, "To me, Now Vs Now is spontaneous musical combustion, being fully in the present moment, action, tension and release, thought-provocation, intense emotion, imagination and creativity. It is global, of the streets of New York - or any major city - but also aiming straight for outer-space, for the cosmos." Layla Macoran of Examiner.com wrote, "There are so many influences in each song that melt into one pot and make for a new recipe, possibly called hyperjazz, dragging the past kicking and screaming into the 21st century...As individual performers, their list of credits could fill a volume of contemporary jazz and world music history. As a trio, Now Vs. Now seem to be ready to write a new chapter." Jason Lindner Gives You Now Vs Now, their debut album produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, Eric Elterman and Jason Lindner, and mixed by Bob Power (Tribe Called Quest, Erika Badu), is available for direct order NOW and ships FREE around the world from http://www.anzicstore.com/NowVsNow< and is also avail in stores, iTunes and online stores like Amazon.com. The Story: Now vs. Now is a mind-blowing experience for the eclectic music lovers of the world. When keyboardist/composer Jason Lindner wanted to develop a project different from his acclaimed big band, he began searching for musicians who could deliver high intensity music with electrifying flavor. Lindner heard about bassist Panagiotis Andreou through his reputation for outstanding skill in Cuban timba. Growing up playing Byzantine and Balkan Gypsy music in his native Greece, Andreou, also co-leader of New York Gypsy All-Stars, worked with Turkish pop star Husnu Senlendirici and the finest Cuban timba musicians in New York City. Andreou is charismatic, and his rhythmic abilities and modal type of playing while singing made a huge impression. Lindner’s concept of a musical project had the right bass player, but now needed a drummer that could filter the information and ideas coming from Lindner and Andreou, and direct it into a focused sound. Mark Guiliana is known for his sophisticated sensibility and take-no-prisoners approach to finding the perfect beat. The New Jersey native gained a fine reputation for his unique and un-compromised approach to playing the drums without fear of pushing the groove beyond its basic limits. That strength has enriched the work of his acclaimed group Heernt and bassist Avishai Cohen. Lindner felt Guiliana and Andreou would work well together. The band began playing in underground venues such as Zebulon, Nublu, Zinc Bar and Fat Cat, gaining a following while building up their repertoire. Audiences frequently commented that the music had something for everyone. One follower called it ‘garage jazz’…. a mixture of the electronic, the acoustic, Andreou’s gypsy-esque vocals, improvisation, hard grooves and intricate rhythms for the mind and body, heady melodicism …. a global approach to electric jazz. The instrumentation is very powerful, but beautifully blended into a kaleidoscope of sound and rhythm. Now vs. Now creates a good balance- three parts that complement each other, with a certain edge emerging from the diverse backgrounds. They share one common bond: being in the moment, captivating the audience, playing with intense unity, withholding nothing when on stage. Lindner’s Zen-like leadership style allows musicians to feel free; confident each contribution is supported and encouraged. Each member strives to nurture the other. When the time came to finally record, no one knew how to approach such a project. Longtime fan and collaborator Me’shell Ndegeocello offered to produce, much to the band’s delight. She was very familiar with Lindner’s musical approach and passion, which fueled her desire to bring the best out the band. Her prowess in the studio allowed the musicians to realize their goal of incorporating the energy and chemistry of playing live with the fun and science of studio creativity. Jason Lindner Gives You Now vs. Now (Anzic Records), released October 20th, 2009, is the result of this collaboration that far exceeded anyone’s expectations. Mixed by legendary master Bob Power, the album possesses the rawness and sophistication so prevalent in his work with A Tribe Called Quest, Ndegeocello, and Erika Badu. Guiliana joked that after Power’s magic, his drums would never sound that good again. The band looks forward to developing an extensive body of work to share with the world, humbly solidifying their place in modern music history.

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TIOKALIMA BAND(heaven music)

TIOKALIMA BAND(heaven music)



Dec 4 2009 9:15 AM

thank you...congratulations four your music!! un placer para mi,gracias!!!
aeronautin

aeronautin



Nov 30 2009 12:20 AM

finally: feedback on the new reckit
 
jealousy: if only i knew hitting the keys... that's pretty much how it would sound like.
gratitude: someone DOES hit those keys the way i would if i could. :-)
and
you guys bring back memories




aeronautin

aeronautin



Oct 12 2009 10:41 AM

love your music. exactly my cup of tea




TALK NORMAL

TALK NORMAL



Sep 18 2009 3:40 AM

tight tracks.  october might explode with all these hot releases!
Ani

Ani



Sep 3 2009 8:17 AM

p.s. where can one see the promo video? 
Ani

Ani



Sep 3 2009 4:56 AM

wow!
gahs&Rocio

gahs&Rocio



Jun 23 2009 1:14 PM

Jealousy.
new song!

thanks for listening!

gahs&Rocio
RANDY MC -NUOVA MERDA NEL PLAYER

RANDY MC -NUOVA MERDA NEL PLAYER



May 8 2009 12:00 PM

yeah!thanks for the add!watches my video!
gahs&Rocio

gahs&Rocio



Apr 29 2009 9:57 AM

Control
gahs&Rocio

gahs&Rocio



Dec 26 2008 12:37 PM

thanks guys!
CHRIS GALL

CHRIS GALL



Dec 5 2008 5:45 PM

hey guys,
can#t wait for BIG PUMP SONG to be released!
u should be touring europe one day!

greetings from germany!

Chris
Kevin Leon

Kevin Leon



Nov 26 2008 4:35 AM

You guys need to make your way toward Alabama! Can't tell you how much I love your music.

-Kevin
Mother, Id Like to Funk

Mother, Id Like to Funk



Nov 16 2008 8:08 PM

hey guys!

When is your cd gonna be released?
I'm really looking forward to it, last I heard, it was gonna be released in May this year :P

Love your music, freshest thing I've heard in a long, long time!

Peace
eula

eula



Nov 12 2008 4:02 PM

the charleston in brooklyn fri.dec.
5th!
Carmela

Carmela



Jun 24 2008 3:40 AM

THANKS FOR SO BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS LAST NIGHT... ALWAYS I'LL BRING IT WITH ME...
Mr. BanGa

Mr. BanGa



Jun 6 2008 4:37 PM

watt up soN
Ani

Ani



May 29 2008 1:48 PM

So, when are you guys coming to Bulgaria?
I understand that our famous shopska salad and rakia are available in NYC, but, they certainly taste better in Sofia!
Jack Broad

Jack Broad



May 28 2008 7:46 PM

very cool stuff!
Avishai Cohen

Avishai Cohen



Apr 24 2008 3:43 AM

you guys SUCK!!!!!
Doctor's Bar

Doctor Bar



Mar 24 2008 6:57 PM


Ivan Rodriguez

Ivan Rodriguez



Mar 12 2008 4:47 PM

CongaThankYou
Utku Tavil

Utku Tavil



Mar 12 2008 11:28 AM

amazing!
Katrina

Katrina



Mar 10 2008 8:46 PM

Wow! What an amazing sound...Love from Santa Barbara
You Are So Negative Baby

poop poop



Feb 26 2008 6:44 PM

Hey, I love your guys stuff, I was just wondering if you were coming out with an album sometime soon.
Doctor's Bar

Doctor Bar



Feb 25 2008 10:38 PM

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