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Shez Raja
Funk / Jazz / Experimental

organic lushness, cerebral oddness, total meltdown



London
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/21/2006
Band Websitewww.shezraja.com
Band MembersShez Raja-Bass
Pascal Roggen-Violin
Aaron Liddard, Duncan Eagles, Zem Audu-Tenor sax
Chris Nickolls, Steve Gilbertson, Mirko Schmitt, Matt Phillips-Drums
Dan Banks, Kwame Yeboah, Kieron Garrett, Alex Stanford, Vibez, Mike Wesson-Keyboards
Nick Haseman-Trumpet
Farooq Raja-Electric guitar
InfluencesSMV )
Jaco 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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   About Shez Raja
Shez Raja’s bass-led collective play dynamic, exciting music that hits all of the emotions - a fusion of funk and jazz permeated with eastern flavours, African, reggae and Latin sounds. Following two acclaimed album releases and several spectacular performances including London's Jazz Cafe and the Manchester and Isle of Wight International Jazz Festivals they have amassed a devoted following.
Their eclectic live show is an intoxicating headcharge of raw energy. Unmissable!

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


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


"A heady brew of bass-driven funky jazz and world fusion that takes you to another place" - 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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Gloucester Road

Gloucester Road



Jan 18 2010 9:13 PM

Hey thanks for accepting the friend request.
Our debut album "You're Not Mine" is now on iTunes.
If you have time, please check out some of the songs.
Thanks and have a good week!
GR x
Kiana

Kiana Rivas



Jan 14 2010 6:29 AM

HUT AB

HUT AB



Jan 13 2010 11:18 AM





Der kulturALARM e.V. veranstaltet wieder sein Kleinkunstwohnzimmer „Hut Ab“. Diesen Freitag, 15.01.2010 um 20:00 Uhr öffnen diesmal die Türen für euch:
DADATANGO
, welche mit Bandoneon und Violoncello elektronischen Tango präsentieren. Abschließen wird
DAYE SOUL
der seine elektro Geige in einen rhythmischen Soul Loop versetzten wird.

Wir freuen uns auf euch. Euer Hut Ab Team
Kasia Karasek

Kasia Karasek



Jan 3 2010 4:23 PM


Funky and Jazzy new year !
Kasia :)



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Andrew Austin

Andrew Austin



Dec 29 2009 1:30 AM

Sending you best wishes for 2010 Shez!



Andrew
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Cai Marle-Garcia - MR. EARS album now available!



Dec 21 2009 2:16 AM

Janx: The Gathering

Janx: The Gathering



Nov 18 2009 12:56 PM

Hey Shez, awesome playing in Berlin!! Loving the CD and looking forward to the new album.

Check out our own FREE album download when you have time - new release on Electronic Musik:

http://www.archive.org/details/JanxTheGathering

JANX:
THE GATHERING - free improvisation, dark ambient, electronica,
noise-rock, breakbeat.
Andrew Austin

Andrew Austin



Oct 24 2009 8:35 PM

Wicked gig Shez ~ your band were on fire!
And Monika sings so beautifully ~

Take care as always,
Andrew
Kasia Karasek

Kasia Karasek



Sep 9 2009 10:17 PM

hey, it's groovy here. I'm happy to be your friend!
kasia;)
~☆~☆~Anita~☆~☆~

~☆~☆~Anita~☆~☆~



Sep 6 2009 10:23 AM

hey, thanks for last night. You are a funny man and you play well. Great music and great venue. Look forward to seeing you soon!
Robert Mulholland

Robert Mulholland



Sep 4 2009 11:53 AM

Hi Shez,

what effects do u use? after watching Les July i want a Loop Station.!
ED POOLE

ED POOLE



Aug 24 2009 12:42 PM

Hi Shez!
Thanks Buddy,really nice of you.I see Andrew Austin hooked us up.
Keep on making great music.
Best wishes to you
Ed
Andrew Austin

Andrew Austin



Aug 20 2009 8:09 AM

Brilliant gig last night Shez & I love the daft humour!! More Please!


Take care & see you sometime soon I hope ~
Andrew

PS ~ Here's the link to bassist Ed Poole I mentioned ~

www.myspace.com/edpoole 
Robert Castelli

Robert Castelli



Jul 14 2009 6:44 AM

Thanks for the support. Your music has a real cool vibe.
Regards,
Robert
Sara Eliot

Sara Eliot
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Jun 29 2009 5:49 PM

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

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

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

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

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
NO REST FOR THE BLESSED!!! (H2O)

NO REST FOR THE BLESSED!!! (H2O)
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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
Andrew Austin

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

Aldwin Johnson



Jan 1 2009 12:42 AM

Wishing you a wonderful new year and every success in 2009
Kristian Borring

Kristian Borring



Dec 6 2008 8:07 PM

thanks shez, you sounded great too! cu soon,

best, k
Janx: The Gathering

Janx: The Gathering



Nov 19 2008 11:29 PM

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

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
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