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Oliver Miguel
Latin / Soul / Jazz

"OLIVER MIGUEL IS PERFORMING IN HONG KONG."

Hong Kong, Toronto, Calgary,
Canada

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Last Login:  7/14/2008
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   Oliver Miguel: General Info
Member Since9/26/2006
Band Websiteolivermiguel.com
Band Members"Fragile"**
Lead Vocals - Janelle Monique
BG Vocals - Kamil André
Lead Keys - Kibwe Thomas
Drums - Richardo Lewis
Percussion - Max Senitt
Guitars, Keyboards, Vocal, Programing - Oliver Miguel

"In a Heartbeat"
Guitars - Ricardo Madrid
Bass - Dustin Shaskin
Percussion - Israel "Toto" Berriel
Tenor Sax - Oliver Miguel

"Saudades"
Soprano Sax - Oliver Miguel
Piano - Vicky Oveson
Guitar - Ricardo Madrid
Bass - Daniel Menjivar
Drums - Jean Christophe Leroy
Percussion - Israel "Toto" Berriel

"Tell Me A Story"
all instruments/vocals performed by Oliver Miguel.

"Azucar"
Soprano Sax - Oliver Miguel
Guitar - Tristan Clark
Piano - Scott Metcalfe
Bass - Dustin Shaskin
Congas - Trevor Falls
Drums - Larnell Lewis

"Night in Tunsia"*
all Saxes played by Oliver Miguel


all music written/arranged/produced by Oliver Miguel.
*written by Dizzy Gillespie
**written by Sting

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Record LabelMiguel Music
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Oliver Miguel


“We live by admiration, hope and love” (William Wordsworth) – words that Canadian saxophonist / composer / producer Oliver Miguel lives by. Inspired by a life of change, adversity and love, Oliver's debut album Esperanza (“hope” in Spanish) represents the one thing in his life that has never faded, his one constant: hope. Soulful latin-jazz with a flamenco twist, Esperanza is an expressive work that grabs you. Oliver has developed, with melodic, rhythmic, romantic and world elements, a distinct writing style – a style that is his signature sound. Esperanza is the ideal instrumental album that communicates beyond words; it evokes the universal emotions that we all can identify with. As dynamic on stage as he is in the studio, Oliver's much sought after smooth, warm and crisp sound on the saxophone is what draws you into his music. He plays as one would sing, with the nuances, tone and melodic lines of a soulful singer, a quality that places Oliver Miguel among Canada's next generation of young musical innovators.

Born in Viña Del Mar, Chile, Oliver and his siblings grew up listening to the music from the Andes, Brazil, Spain, the Caribbean, and classical music. His parents were music lovers and filled their home with these rich cultural sounds. As a young child he was drawn to the acoustic guitar of flamenco music and he loved the colours of Andean music. When Oliver was five years old his father migrated to Canada in hopes of relocating the family and providing a better life for them. In his father's five year absence his mother filled their home with more romantic music – ballads with very strong melodies. During this time his father would send North American music back to Chile, introducing Oliver to musicians like Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder. In 1991 Oliver and the rest of his family migrated to Canada, reuniting with his father. In middle school he was presented with the opportunity to learn music, and following the advice of his father, he took up the tenor saxophone. From the first time he played his sax he knew he wanted to pursue a professional career as a musician. He quickly excelled within his first year of playing - incessantly practicing, improvising and transcribing smooth jazz saxophonists. After receiving eight awards in music and three scholarships to further his studies, Oliver continued to study music and earned a diploma in jazz performance from Mount Royal Conservatory in Calgary, Alberta. He then moved to Toronto and earned another diploma in jazz performance from Canada's renowned Humber College Jazz Program.

Oliver has traveled throughout North America, Europe and the Caribbean to perform as a leader, a sideman, and as an in-demand session player for numerous recordings, while making special appearances on Global Television, CBC, TLN and various radio programs. He has worked with many prominent musicians and bands in the jazz and world music genres including Michael Brecker, Pat Labarbera, Hilario Durán and Jane Bunnett. He has also played some of Canada's top festivals including opening for Chris Potter at the 2004 Calgary Jazz Festival and performing with Plan C at the 2005 Montreal Jazz Festival. Oliver had learned to play guitar and piano in high school and college, respectively, and his talents as a multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer are featured on vocalist Janelle Monique's debut album You Go To My Head.

Influenced by the likes of Tomatito, Paco de Lucía, Michel Camilo, David Sanborn and Michael Brecker, and armed with an album's worth of original compositions, Oliver produced Esperanza, a gorgeous musical tapestry – a heartwarming and poignant soundtrack to life. Inspired by the universal sadness following the events of 9/11, the album's melodic and ambient opening suite is aptly named “When Angels Cry”. The very popular “Saudades” bursts through the seams with its middle eastern flavoured melody as he attempts to capture the feeling of being happy and sad simultaneously, a feeling he experienced when he first settled in Canada. Oliver plays confidently with pop-influenced melodies in “Luna Morena”, a tune sparked by his admiration for the beauty and mystery surrounding the moon. The seductive cha-cha “Chocolate Roses” is Oliver's romantic serenade; he plays with passion and vulnerability. He fuses the Spanish rhythm bulería, the blues form, and a tango bass line to create the dark and sexy “Zara”. “Rozar Tu Piel” (to graze your skin) is a joyous and radiant theme that Oliver has crafted by merging the Brazilian rhythms of partido alto and samba with a singable pop melody. “Alma Fría”, a heart-rending ballad, is Oliver's first composition ever written; originally a love song, heartbreak changed the tone of this tune as he holds the climactic high note in a tragic and emotional cry of despair.

A dynamic performer and an innovative composer, Oliver Miguel is simply one to watch – and his follow-up album is one to anticipate.



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Hilario Duran





Jul 16 2008 9:46 AM

Oliver bien! Todavia en L.A.?
Un Abrazo.
H.
Randy Hunter Jazz





Jul 14 2008 6:00 PM

Hey Oliver,

It's good to meet you. Thanks for the addition.

Randy
jazz instruction material
www.randyhunterjazz.com
Lou Jordan As Elvis





Jul 14 2008 12:28 PM

Hey Oliver
The king loves your music
Keep doing what you do
Strings Of Consciousness





Jul 6 2008 9:19 PM

Hope that your summer starts nicely
Knowing that you like our music I thought I'd let you know that we have uploaded 4 new songs in our player, feel free to come listen...
They are from our second CD which is now released and should be available in fine record stores close to you

Strings of Counsciousness : Fantomastique Acoustica (Off Rds)
www. myspace. com/offlabel

It offers 4 instrumental compositions + their remixes by:

Rothko (UK - BiP_HOp/Trace/Bella Union/Lo)
Mira Calix (UK - Warp)
Kammerflimmer Kollektief (DE - Staubgold)
Gamial Trio (BE - Off)
Leafcutter John (UK - Staubgold/Planet Mu)
Scanner (UK - Bette/Sub Rosa...)
Marsen Jules (DE - CCO)
Sutekh (US - Context/Leaf/Soul Jazz/Mille Plateaux)
Si-cut. db (UK - Sprawl/BiP_HOp)

+ 2 videos by Anne Sulikowsky and Olga Mink
Eriko





Jun 19 2008 4:46 AM

Hello Oliver!
Come to my page! Thanks for your suggestion;)

How's it going?

Eri
Livia





Jun 18 2008 1:58 PM

Italy?! Sicily!! :D Here it's jet very hot, summer! Now i'm going to prepare me to go out(that's Catania ;)
Talk me soon! Kisses
METHODOLOGY





Jun 16 2008 5:32 AM

Yeah, we'll come back to you.

Thanx man.
Livia





Jun 5 2008 3:04 PM

maybe how you are in canada, we can talk again ;) How is stay with your family?! will you back in hong kong? and why? what have you done there? I have so many questions(women! women!!) Write me soon and tell me about you in the last period!

PS Yestarday i was at a concert of sax.. but of children :S


PS 2
Sorry for my english, but it is becoming very poor :(



Kisses!!
Gordon Sheard





Jun 4 2008 5:50 PM

Hey Oliver,

Your tracks sound great. Thanks for looking me up (sorry for the delayed response to your request). I hope all is well with you. Hong Kong?

All the best,

Gord Sheard
Nestor Zurita





Jun 4 2008 5:00 PM

Thanks for listening to my music Oliver!
Good luck!
All the best
Nestor Zurita H.
Cumako





Jun 3 2008 8:43 PM

Not as much as Cumako loves Oliver Miguel..... He He
Nestor Zurita





Jun 3 2008 1:23 PM

Hi Oliver thanks for the beautiful music
All the best
Nestor.
Cumako





May 28 2008 10:20 PM

Cumako Loves Oliver Miguel!!!!!
dee Brown





May 17 2008 5:46 AM

What Up Oliver?
Just stopped by to drop of some Love!!!
See the latest review on dee Brown http://www.smoothjazznow.com/review_dee_brown.html and

http://smoothjazztherapy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/04/dee-brown---no.html#more

Official web site www.deebrownmusic.com

From the Smooth Guitar Sounds of……………………….dee Brown
Livia





May 12 2008 1:55 AM

;) How are you? where are you now?
JohnnyG





May 11 2008 8:37 PM

Hey bro!
Been doing demos in my studio for people. Going on tour of England/Scotland in a few days here.
How is the east man? Eat any strange stuff?
Ciao!
Johnny.
Jaleel Shaw





May 11 2008 7:54 AM

Thanks Oliver! I seriously appreciate your message! Hope you're well!
Eriko





May 10 2008 2:12 AM

Hello Oliver,
Thanks for your weekend wishes.
You have a great weekend too!

Take care!!
Eri
Mark Johnson





May 10 2008 2:04 AM

Hi Oliver,

Things are going really nice with me. Thank you for the weekend blessing.

You have a great weekend too...
Call me when you get here and we can hang out .
Roberto Rega





May 9 2008 2:07 PM

Wonderful ..dreaming..relaxin'...music
keep in touch
R
Hayoun Lee





May 7 2008 7:44 AM

Hey Oliver,

Great music here.
looking foward to playing with you soon with Taurean.

take care


Hayoun Lee
D. Lloyd





Apr 28 2008 11:21 PM

Hey Oliver, thanks for sharing your world and music, good vibes and best wishes!

"D"
Le Sax Shoppe





Apr 28 2008 11:04 AM

wow, you have really great trax! great work! Please visit my site on eBay

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Celia Baron





Apr 28 2008 5:49 AM

Hi Oliver

thanks 4 your friendship & comment !

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !

Funky greetings from Germany

Celia
Roberto Rega





Apr 28 2008 5:01 AM

Hello Oliver, thank to you for friendship...great tunes here..nice a night in tuniia only saxophones..wonderful Saudade and great Tell me a story..yessss!
Big hug.
R
HubBub





Apr 28 2008 12:47 AM

Hi Oliver

Thanks for your comments on our music. Your tracks sound great, Tunisia is excellent!

HubBub has now added a trumpet/flugel player to the line up, which adds an extra dimension.

All the best
Rob for HubBub
Ai Hagiwara





Apr 25 2008 1:13 AM

HI Oliver,
I am so sorry that I haven't checked my Myspace for such a long time. Did you have a good time with Nathaly in Hong Kong? Hope you guys have been doing great. I heard that you might come back to Calgary for a short time. Please let me know when you are coming, and we can get together. I can't wait for seeing you again!!!!!! We miss you, Oliver!

Ai
Tynan Groves





Apr 15 2008 11:02 AM

i am good man and you? what is new?
Luis Deniz





Apr 13 2008 12:04 PM

hey man!!! doing all rigth,how about yourself?,hope life's treating you well,see you in the road of life somewhere!!!.Cheers.Luis.
Mark Johnson





Apr 11 2008 10:43 AM

Cool man,

Call me when you get to town, we should hang out.

Hey if you get this by tonight. Go to the Plunge Records website, and check the live broadcast of our CD release party. When you get to the Plunge Records site, click on Plunge TV.

See you soon,
Mark
Osvaldo Rabuñal Group





Apr 7 2008 6:41 PM

Oliver, gracias por tu comentario, es muy importante para nosotros. Vendrás en algún momento a Montreal?
Hasta pronto

Osvaldo
Mark Johnson