Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Jazz & Blues quartet/quintet etc .............................
Zoë Schwarz - Vocals & songwriter,
Rob Koral - guitar/composer/arranger,
Hilary Cameron - piano/flute/vocals,
Malcolm Creese/Jerome Davies - bass,
Mark Fletcher/Quinny Lawrence - drums.
We are lucky to have a pool of musicians to call upon when needs be - , Brett Nevill, Mike Bradley, Matt Wates, Chris Dagley, Alison Neale, Gareth Williams, Paul Robinson, Andy Hague, Mike Thorne, Wade Edwards, Joe Lindburn, Ted Carrasco....
'The Baddest Blues Band Ever': Zoë Schwarz - vocals & songwriter,
Rob Koral - guitar/composer/arranger, Si Genaro - harmonica, Malcolm Creese - double bass, Mike Gorman/Steve Smith - Hammond organ, Dave Wallace/Paul Beavis - drums.
Influences
Many, but mainly Billie & Ella for sure, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Etta James, Nat King-Cole, Ray Charles, BB King, Bessie Smith, Robert Plant, Mick Jagger, Cream, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Mose Alison, Pink Floyd, Tom Waites, Rickie LeeJones...also lots of classical music from Stravinsky & Mahler to sacred motets & oratorios e.g. by Mozart, Handle and Bach. I love many current singers such as Liane Carol, Diana Krall, Sting blah blah
Sounds Like
i'd like to think.... highly melodic, expressive & individual; very bluesy with a genuin jazz flavour and a freedom to explore contemporary influences.
PHOTOS BY JOHN WATSON JAZZCAMERA FROM LICHFIELD NOV08
VARIOUS
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The Baddest Blues Band (Ever!) "One of the finest guitar based blues and roots acts in the world" Time Out Magazine
1.Do I Move You (Breakout) Audio-B BY N. Simon
2.Driving In The Rain (Grace Notes) 33jazz170 by Koral/Schwarz
3.Give Him Up Girl (Devil Or Dove) 33jazz121 by Schwarz/Koral
4. You're Not Alone (Devil OrDove) 33jazz121 by Schwarz/Koral
5. I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl (STEP UP) 33jazz171 by N.Simone
6. I Can Dream (STEP UP) 33jazz171 by KORAL/Hawker
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FOR BOOKINGS:-
We do the bluesy jazz thing as a DUO with Rob Koral-guitar, OR as a trio, quartet, QUINTET etc...
We also have a blues band doing the vibey, jazzy, rocky blues thing:- 'The Baddest Blues Band Ever'.
NEW BLUES ALBUM 'Breakout' RELEASED Sept 07 'THE BADDEST BLUES BAND EVER' on www.audio-b.com
************PLEASE SEE www.zoeschwarz.info ***********
Zoë Schwarz & Rob Koral Jazz Quintet Albums:=
STEP UP (33jazz171) RELEASE DATE 18th FEB 2008 with Rob Koral (guitar), Sue Hawker (vocals), Ian Ellis (Sax), Hilary Cameron (Fender Rhodes), Malcolm Creese (bass), and Quinny Lawrence(Drums)
THE VORTEX JAZZ CLUB. London
31st JANUARY 2007. GIG REVIEW by Chris Parker
“…Schwarz has an engaging, unaffected vocal style particularly well suited to the blues, and Koral is a neat but cogent guitarist, so their partnership is a natural one, and their gigs are immediately accessible, enjoyable affairs.”
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY.
18th August 2007. Jazz & Blues - THE FIVE BEST GIGS by Roger Trapp
"The bluesy vocals of Zoë Schwarz have won a significant following in the West Country. Her combination with the guitarist Rob Koral helps place her apart from many other female vocalists. A new CD is on the way. Café Rouge, Bournemouth.”
PIZZA EXPRESS Dean Street Oct 2005
“Vocalist/songwriter Zoë Schwarz and guitarist/composer Rob Koral have forged one of the most engagingly natural partnerships in jazz” –
WINDSOR ARTS CENTRE - 3rd March 2007
By Graham Steel
Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral performed some sultry jazz & blues with there quartet coinciding with the eclipse of the moon! A great night full of standards and original material, featuring a soulful voice and sublime guitar playing.
Dancing For Miles (33jazz092) and Devil Or Dove(33jazz121)
"In her notes, Schwarz explains that this particular songs inspiration came from the harsh treatment handed out to Billie Holiday by men and the lyrics have a contemporary commitment that might well bring it into GENERAL USE AMOUNG FEMALE SINGERS. I imagine that Schwarz and Koral are building a following with their live gigs in the UK and this CD should help spread the word."
Jazz Journal International Sept05 by Bruce Crowther
BIOGRAPHY
Zoë and Rob's musical partnership has been going strong these past four years. During this period they have covered a lot of musical ground, initially performing in local wine-bars and progressing quickly to established gigs such as Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express-Dean Street, Stables-Wavendon, Lighthouse-Poole and many festivals.
Coming from different musical beginnings (Zoë from a formal classical background and Rob from a bluesier upbringing) seems to work to their advantage, creating a distinct chemistry combining musical sensitivity and sensibility. This has manifested itself in their careful choice of standard tunes and their ability to write strong and concise original compositions.
We loved your new cd! Thought the whole thing was fantastic, and really enjoyed it. We're looking forward to a fab night at the blues club with Joanne and the Paint It's....have a great gig tonight and see you soon!
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
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Ciao,Zoe Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy..and good life.. every day neal
Ciao,Zoe ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. you are fantastic ..really. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
