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Member Since9/13/2006
Band Websitewww.nushoozmusic.com
Band MembersValerie Day and John Smith

Nu Shooz Orchestra members:

Dennis Caiazza - bass: Clark Terry, Eddie Daniels, Joshua Redman and Marian McPartland Dave Frishberg, Tom Grant, Ron Steen

Drew Shoals - drums: Drew Shoals Collective, Tony Furtado, Curtis Salgado, Go By Train, John Nastos, Red Ray Fraizer, Keegan Smith, Echo Jazz Trio, Brian Ward, Double Dragon, Raina Rose, and Karen Therese

Mike Horsfall - vibes: Bud Shank, Bobby Shew, Leroy Vinegar, Rebecca Kilgore, Marilyn Keller, Darrell Grant, Pete Rugolo

Paul Mazzio - trumpet and flugel horn: Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Woody Herman Orchestra, Gino Vinelli, Tom Grant, Gary Hobbs, Randy Porter, Ben Wolfe, Alan Jones

Tim Jensen - saxophones and flute: Julie Andrews, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Natalie Cole, The Manhattan Transfer, The Ojays, Mary Wilson, Dianne Reeves, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Bobby Vinton, Frankie Vallie and Wayne Newton.

Lars Campbell - trombone: Chopslaughter, Bobby Torres Ensemble, Oregon Symphony and Oregon Ballet Theater orchestras, Pink Martini, Gordon Lee Big Band, Tim Jensen

Justin Kagan - cello: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Westchester Philharmonic, American Composers Orchestra, Principal Cello of the State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico

Skip vonKuske - cello: The Portland Cello Project, Vagabond Opera, The Oregon Symphony, Pink Martini, Smoky Robinson Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson), Trans Siberian Orchestra, Randy Cannon, The Stolen Sweets, Michael Allen Harrison, Stephanie Schneiderman, Carmina Pirana/Luna, Ashleigh Flynn, Susie Blue, Myshkin's Ruby Warblers
InfluencesJohn: Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, Max Steiner, Bernard Herrman, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tower of Power, Rick James, Carol King, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Coltrane, Leadbelly, Full Force, Larry Harlow, Papo Luca, Fania All Stars, Toshoko Akiyoshi. Valerie:Sarah Vaughn, kd lang, Nikka Costa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy King, Sumi Jo, Renee Flemming, Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell, Shannon Day, Bonnie Raitt, Chaka Kahn, Cecilia Bartoli, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Bryn Terfel, Harry Connick Jr., Nancy Wilson, Miles Davis, Gerry Mulligan, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Rosemary Clooney, Shrift, Yo Yo Ma, Nicola Conte.
Sounds LikeOurselves. Working on Nu music that encompasses the full spectrum of what we've been up to in the last 20 years....from pop to film scores, jazz, and soul music! This is the OFFICIAL Nu Shooz MySpace page.

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Record LabelPoolside Music
Type of LabelIndie


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"Old Shooz Get A Nu Start"

by Jonathan Nicholas/Portland Oregonian

Friday, September 01, 2006

"Twenty years ago, Valerie Day and John Smith were playing a Nu Shooz gig in Ashland the day Z100 first aired their single. "I Can't Wait" went on to hit No. 3 on the Billboard chart, spawning everything from a gold record to a tour with Tina Turner.

It also earned the Portland couple lifetime status as icons of big hair.

Still active in local music, the duo were back in the studio early this year for a 20th anniversary remake. And where were they this week when KINK first aired the single?"


"A Remix That Was Worth The Wait"

by Marty Hughley/Portland Oregonian



A REMIX THAT WAS WORTH THE WAIT
Portland Favorite Nu Shooz dusts off and updates it’s ’86 hit, ‘I Can’t Wait’
October 25, 2006

For Valerie Day and John Smith, the song “I Can’t Wait” was a big part of their past. And they’d assumed it would stay that way.

As the core of Nu Shooz, one of Portland’s most popular bands in the 1980’s, the couple rode the catchy pop/R&B song all the way to No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in 1986, a gold album award and a Grammy nomination. At the occasional low-key performances they’d done since disbanding the group, it was common for fans to ask them to play “I Can’t Wait”, but Day and Smith would decline. It wasn’t a song that would hold up, they felt, as something stripped down and simple.

But they played a small fund-raiser for Day’s niece’s school a year or so ago, just Day’s voice and Smith’s guitar, and faced the same request at the end of the night. “And for some weird reason, we looked at each other and said ”There’s hardly anybody here. Let’s do it,” Day recalled over a recent breakfast near their Northeast Portland home. “And it worked! It was very surprising.”

Inspired, they decided to re-record the song, both to celebrate the 20th anniversary of it’s chart run and as an experiment in integrating their pop past with the romantic jazz approach Day has pursued on more recent projects. The new version was produced by Gregg Williams (who’s worked with the Dandy Warhols and Sheryl Crow) and features a sumptuous arrangement with acoustic bass, trumpet, vibes and cello. It’s a fresh sounding treat in it’s own right, as well as a reminder of the familiar hit’s enduring appeal.

The unplugged version is available as a digital download through iTunes and CDBaby.com and as a CD at Music Millennium stores. A listening party at Aura (1022 W. Burnside St.), from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight, will feature autograph signings, vintage video, and even Smith trying his hand as D.J. A copy of the CD is included with the $5 cover charge.

Day and Smith even have assembled a new version of the band which will play for the variety show “Live Wire!” on November 16th at the Aladdin Theater (to air Nov. 25 on Oregon Public Broadcasting radio stations), and at the KINK Holiday Benefit on December 8 at the Roseland, with Feist and Jonny Lang. “I Can’t Wait” just might wind up a big part of the couple’s present and future.


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Nov 22 2009 2:12 AM

Hey Valerie & John...

Thanks for the add. I saw Valerie with Tom Grant at the KINK live performance lounge a while back. I was glad to see her still at it. Even happier to see the both of you here. It brings back great memories... Should I think back far enough to taking bass lessons from Gary???

Anyway, if you get a chance and take a look at my page, you'll see wht I've been up to these past few years.

Take care,
Jim
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Nov 22 2009 2:11 AM

Thanks for the friendship!  Stop by and see us sometime!
Take care,
Pioneer
♥ MILLIE ♥

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Nov 22 2009 2:09 AM

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Nov 22 2009 2:08 AM

HEY VAL, WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY .
lil. mama

Debbie Arguelles



Nov 3 2009 6:35 AM

Send this heart with roses to everyone you know who likes you. If you're inside their heart, they'll send it back to you. Let's see how many hearts you receive... You're in my heart as a valued friend! I sure hope you send this back to me to show I'm in your heart too.
azul

azul



Nov 3 2009 6:35 AM

Hey John and Val, yes I joined facebook recently, great way to to stay in touch with friends and family. Was looking for a Nu Shooz calender or something, virtual is great but I need the real thing baby. Let me me know of any events, social ect.......would love to gaze upon your beautiful faces, would love you to meet my kids Julian and Lucas sometime. Last  time I saw you all was Johns' 50th, where I got to meet your wonderful son (remind me, what was his name?) that was a great time. Peace and Love.....Azul.  Oh yea facebook is under Douglas Amey.






Bylli Crayone

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Nov 3 2009 6:34 AM

Hey Val & John,

Havent talked to you two in awhile.
Hope all is well.  Sending Love to you both.

~Bylli Crayone

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Cici Leah Campbell

Cici Leah Campbell



Nov 3 2009 6:33 AM

Hi NU SHOOZ !!!! Thanks for accepting my Friend Request !!!!! I bought ur CD " Poolside " a few years back and I like listening to it so much !!!!!...Some of my Fav Songs are " Lost Your Number "....." I Can't Wait " and " Secret Message " !!!!....U are such a Talented Band !!!!!!!!.....I checked out ur Profile Page too and listened to all ur Songs there !!...NIce !!!!...Check out my new Reality Show on You Tube Titled " Cici's Reality " !!!..All 6 Episodes or Videos for Season One are on my Profile Page !!!...Have a Care Bear Day !!!!...Cici
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Nov 3 2009 6:31 AM

I have always loved thA song. Great work! Peace, Mo'=
GINA

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Nov 3 2009 6:31 AM

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Sep 22 2009 6:00 AM

Thanks for sharing space on myspace :D

Have a super "cool" weekend my friends

PeaCe   ~YOnina (lil Dove)
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Sep 22 2009 6:00 AM

Are you going to be doing any shows any time soon? I miss you both, have a great day.
azul

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Sep 22 2009 5:58 AM

absolutely love the new jazzy version guys, Valerie, your voice is as sweet as ever, blessings. Good to be in touch again, even virtually. Peace Azul
GINA

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