Madoca
Amethyst
© 2008 Madoca Music (796873026635)
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Brand-New Progressive Funk Jazz Album "Amethyst" is a collective full album from pianist/ composer MADOCA. All tracks except for track 11 give you a raw Live Recording with an essence of a quality studio jam. This album duration is Full 78 Minute CD.
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MADOCA™ - Pianist, Composer, Producer
MADOCA™ [pronounced "ma du ka"] is a pianist/ keyboardist/ songwriter/ ASCAP music publisher and recording artist. Her style consists of contemporary jazz, fusion, soul and funk blended together to provide sustenance for your mind and soul. Madoca began studying piano/organ at the age of 7 and graduated the Senzoku Music University Senior High School in Kawasaki Japan with a major in Composition and Piano. In 1982 she received the Yamaha Nemu Music School Scholarship in Tokyo where she studied jazz piano/ organ/ arrangement/ jazz ensemble and theory. Madoca got her first taste of show business in 1985 when touring with Japanese national bands and also performing on NHK TV in Tokyo/Osaka. From 1990 to 1993 she performed with several American Jazz/R&B bands in Tokyo/ Yokohama/ Kyoto. In 1994, Madoca moved to Hong Kong where she performed/ world tour (Australia, Canada, China, France, Holland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America) with various Chinese major artists including PolyGram recording artist Jacky Chueng. Her selection, "I Don't Cry Anymore" was the winner in the 8th Song Writer's Quest in 1996, a competition organized by the Composer and Authors Society of Hong Kong. She has worked with numerous recording artists including Eric Marienthal, Paul Young , All 4 One and Australian Orchestra. "Music is my life" Madoca says. She performs with passion, playing with deep feeling and expression. Her image and objectives are classy & sexy. In 1998, Madoca met Guitar player / Singer, The Prince Project, when he was touring in Hong Kong with Jason Bryant from the S.O.S. band. Since that day, they've traveled the world as a group.
In 2003 Madoca moved to Atlanta, Georgia to form her band, MADOCA & Co., who has been performing throughout the Atlanta area including Centennial Olympic Park, the Philips Arena, the Gwinnett Center, Suwanee’s Town Center Park, the Bluelights, the Crowe's Nest, the Paradise City, the Meniscus Tavern, the Village Corner, AKA the Atlanta Women's Club, the Five Spot, the Blue Room, the Michon's, the Grape, Hyatt Regency Hotels, Renaissance Concourse Hotel, the South Beach Bistro, the KC Pit bbq, Villa Christina, Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club, Houston's finest, Sassafras, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Art Institute of Atlanta, Windham Vinings, Emory Conference Center, Joli Kobe Bistro, Musician club, Justin's, Sambuca Jazz Cafe, Londzell's, Cafe 290, Star jazz and blues and many private events. In 2004, MADOCA performed in the Showcase of Atlantis Music Conference and opened for Chris Botti. In 2005 MADOCA opened shows for Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Richard Elliott at the Michelob GOT JAZZ Concert. She also has opened shows for Pamela Williams at the Sambuca Jazz Cafe in 2007. She has also performed in the 2005 Lincoln Vibe Smooth Jazz Concert Series presented by Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ FM, opened for Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 2006 presented by Atlanta Hawks. Madoca & Company performed in the Suwanee Smooth Jazz 107.5 Concert Series and Jazz 91.9 Wednesday Wind Down Free Concert Series. "America is one of my favorite countries" she says. Madoca's musical capability and style are influenced by and spans the spectrum of Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample and Chick Corea, yet are uniquely her own. Paying her performance dues for the last 20 years, it is now time for Madoca to come to the forefront as an artist. Her band members connect with her and are committed to expose and explore their musical abilities in and through MADOCA & Co.. Her previously released CD titled "Mysterious Ways" (August 2005) is available at Tower Records.com and CD Baby.com, with the songs "Chillin in the shade", "Eternal Summer" and "Hot Cookin' City" getting airplay on Jazz 91.9 WCLK FM, WBCX 89.1 FM, WRFG 89.3 FM and other college radio stations across the country.
more information about Madoca please visit her website at www.madocamusic.com
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- author: Vincent Gordon
Madoca,I have another cd by her I knew that this one will be nice also,and it is really nicetoo. Her piano playing is really great.
- author: Karen Mayfield
This is a wonderful cd. It's so nice to hear music that is real again.
Great songs
author: John JenkinsI was at a show in Atlanta GA. I own this cd! There are so many great songs here, I can't pick just one as a favorite! You have to get this CD!!!
Amethyst
author: Lloyd JamesThis is a huge progression in the career, artform, and delivery for Madoca. The title track "Spiritual" is definitely one of those works that does it for me. The album itself will be received and propelled through the stars!! The album is a "must have" if your'e a fan of originality, and quality production.
Amethyst
author: Lloyd JamesThis is a huge progression in the career, artform, and delivery for Madoca. The title track "Spiritual" is definitely one of those works that does it for me. The album itself will be received and propelled through the stars!! The album is a "must have" if your'e a fan of originality, and quality production.
Congrats Are In Order!!
author: Sonciere' & Abdallah EnneddameMadoca & Co., again you have logged in an outstanding album portraying your spectacular talents. This work of art has, as usual, captured the listeners chart of music ability and in our estimation, "Amethyst" is rated at the top. We commend you on your new release and again, "Congratulations". Keep up the good work!!
An Outstanding Collection of Great Songs
author: Samantha JohnsonI thoroughly enjoyed the album. I'm not a jazz enthusiast, but loved the CD very much.