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Shez Raja
Funk / Jazz / Fusion



London
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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   Shez Raja: General Info
Member Since3/21/2006
Band Websitewww.shezraja.com
Band MembersShez Raja-Bass
Nick Haseman-Trumpet
Pascal Roggen-Violin
Matt Phillips/Chris Nickolls/Steve Gilbertson-Drums
Dan Banks/ Kwame Yeboah /Vibez/Kieron Garret/Mike Wesson-Keyboards
Aaron Liddard-Sax
InfluencesJaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clark, Doug Wimbish, Robert Trujillo, Les Claypool, Norwood Fisher, Bootsy Collins, Victor Bailey, John Pattitucci, Miles Davis, Flea, Cliff Burton, Steve Harris, Herbie Hancock, Fishbone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour, Primus, Infectious Grooves, George Clinton, Parliament, Funkadelic, Defunkt, Tower Of Power, Tackhead, Squarepusher, Los Van Van, Irakere, Afro Cuban Allstars, Talvin Singh, Bob Marley, Third World, Toots and the Maytals, Weather Report, Jimi Hendrix, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Jamiroquai, Joss Stone, Beverley Knight, Skye, Fundamental, Screaming Headless Torsos, Prodigy, Acoustic Ladyland, Bjork, Prince, The Mars Volta, Trilok Gurtu, MC Lyte, Sugarhill Gang, Public Enemy, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Elephant Talk, L4TN, Debussy and many many more...
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2009 1:00P
Bull’s Head London
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
The Others London
Jul 27 2009 5:00P
Manchester Jazz Festival Manchester
Aug 19 2009 8:00P
Vortex London
Aug 28 2009 9:00P
Spice of Life London
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
The Others London
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Jazz Cafe, POSK London
Oct 3 2009 8:00P
Junction Bar - Berlin Berlin
Nov 1 2009 1:00P
Bull’s Head, Barnes London
Jan 10 2010 1:00P
Bull’s Head, Barnes London
Apr 10 2010 7:00P
Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival Isle Of Wight

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   About Shez Raja
The Shez Raja Collective was formed with the vision of creating exciting and truly unique multi-genre music.
Following two album releases and several spectacular performances including London's Jazz Cafe and the Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival they have amassed a devoted following.
Their live show is an intoxicating headcharge of experimental Funk and Jazz fusion with lashings of African, Reggae, Latin, Drum&Bass and Arabic vibes - Unmissable !

Check out their debut album 'Magica' and latest release 'Ten Of Wands'...


SHEZ RAJA COLLECTIVE: Magica
SHEZ RAJA COLLECTIVE: Ten Of Wands


"A likeable, entertaining and adventurous record, and a hot act to catch live" - Guitar & Bass magazine

"The Marcus Miller-influenced funky fusion quintet serves up a well-executed, feisty set of originals" - Jazzwise magazine

“Every track seems to have a different flavour. It’s a bit like an Indian meal. Every course takes your ear-buds to a different level” – Raiders FM

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Robert Mulholland





Jul 10 2009 3:07 PM

check them out www.myspace.com/backdoortoo
Carlos Skinfill





Jul 9 2009 7:46 PM

Don..t miss it!
www.carlosskinfill.com
Sara Eliot





Jun 29 2009 5:49 PM

Loving ur sounds Shez-thanx 4 the gig inite-sounds gr8-def. hoping 2 make it!;)
Sara
x
Carlos Skinfill





Jun 28 2009 3:26 AM

Don't miss it!
www.carlosskinfill.com
Eden Festival





Jun 26 2009 4:59 PM

The Galloway Drums Are Banging.

The Call Has Gone Out.

Back To Eden.

Tickets are now available online from here -

http://edenfestival.co.uk/tickets.html

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Thanks for all the great feedback folks!

See you in September :)
Robert Mulholland





Jun 26 2009 9:51 AM

hope to see you on 5/7 at The Bull is Nick playing that gig ?

Robert
gIRLS uNDER pRESSURE





Jun 21 2009 10:50 AM

hello Shez !!!

Time goes so fast...

wow... I see you are playing tonight with Monica !
Such a great event :-))

Hope you are fine,
big big kisses from Paris
fA!
Andrew Austin





Jun 19 2009 6:37 PM

Hi Shez!
Got called in to work so missed your gig at The Ram Jam Club & I already know I'm working this Sunday ~ shame coz N16 is a lot closer to Essex!

So I'm making up by listening to your music here ~ I love Exaltation!

Will catch you soon ~
Andrew

PS ~ Have you come across Ed Poole? In my top friends ~ you won't regret it!!
Holly Wasserfall





Jun 16 2009 11:42 AM

Hey. Thanks so much for the accept. Cool music. With love from the Eastcoast of Africa. Holly xx
Carlos Skinfill





Jun 12 2009 1:33 PM

Introducing The New Dream Cymbal Set Up.
Blessings.

www.carlosskinfill.com
Tom





Jun 6 2009 1:22 PM

Hey thanks for adding me!
Here 2 Organise!!!! (H2O UK RAPPER) 07951 459 883





May 21 2009 8:23 PM

Just passin through to show some love, i hope your year's goin well, if it's not, you know what to do. Keep it moving!!!

FACEBOOK=KHALIFAH IMANUEL If you wanna holla!
1ove
Sven





May 21 2009 9:21 AM

Hey Shez, unfortunately I won..t be able to join your upcoming concert in London. But Steffi and me will be in Cambridge from 18th to 27th July, so maybe there is some extra-gig in London...? See you, bye Sven
Andrew Austin





May 20 2009 9:23 PM

Hey there ~ Thankyou very much for your friendship! Listened to all your tracks the other day after someone who'd seen you live recomended you! Am listening to Exaltation now & love your bass ~ very melodic & powerful with a gorgeous tone!


Andrew
Aldwin Johnson





Jan 1 2009 12:42 AM

Wishing you a wonderful new year and every success in 2009
Ethnamorte





Dec 7 2008 11:27 AM

hi shez
looking frwd for our gig together on tuesday
we gonna melt down the place
Kristian Borring





Dec 6 2008 8:07 PM

thanks shez, you sounded great too! cu soon,

best, k
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Nov 19 2008 11:29 PM

Yo. Great gigs in Berlin.
And your guitarist was just incredible!
Tensheds





Nov 18 2008 12:10 PM

Wicked show on Fri Shez. So much energy, so much fun. Awesome!
Def be down the next one if I'm not gigging.
Viva la Shez
Vicky Flint





Oct 1 2008 6:01 PM

Love the music - thanks for the add! x
Chanel Fusco SAD GOODBYES THE ALBUM ON ITUNES





Sep 3 2008 3:37 PM

Hey gr8 2 have u on board as a friend lovin ur stuff wkd :-) C
THE JOE PUBLIC - Cheese & Grain, Frome, 31st July





Aug 23 2008 11:10 AM

Awesome show last night guys, loved it!
PVIBEZ





Jun 12 2008 3:12 PM

The Gods are smiling on ya bro have a great one tomorrow sad I cant be there, but there'll be others for sure! Cant wait to hear the finished article.
peace n love Pvibez
Monika Lidke





Jun 6 2008 12:46 PM

I do love that Exaltation tune!
PVIBEZ





May 26 2008 7:41 PM

mAN tRaX ARE SOuNDiNG REaL dOpE!!!That Vodoo man track is off da F+*ckin charts man.
Lookin 4ward to da new cd!
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