Za Zu Zaz
An Evening With Za Zu Zaz
© 1999 GMZZZ Records
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Bop vocalese along the lines of Manhattan Transfer, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
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Steeped in the tradition of classic Swing artists such as Cab Calloway and the Bop Vocalese of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Za Zu Zaz will take you on a journey of musical styles with the seemless fluidity of the Manhattan Transfer.
Formed in the fertile New Jersey music scene of the 1970's Za Zu Zaz quickly moved from the club circuit to such major venues as the Newport Jazz Festival, the Roxy in LA and Wolf Trap.
Their most recent recording "An Evening With Za Zu Zaz" captures them live and swingin' at a sold out performance at The Tabernacle on May 15, 1999.
CHECK OUT THEIR BIOs:
Grover Kemble, lead guitar and vocals has written and recorded with many artists including Melissa Manchester and John Pizzarelli. Before Za Zu Zaz his biggest claim to fame was a stint with Sha Na Na singin' and dancin' up a storm while wearing on of those snazzy gold outfits!
Machan Taylor is one of modern music's most in demand singers. Her list of collaborations includes Pink Floyd, George Benson and most recently Sting. Her scat singing will floor you and her ballads will melt you.Along with all that vocalizing her rhythm guitar chops are the best on the planet!
Tim Solook on drums lives in Houston, Texas where he is "Drummer du jour". His list of credits includes work with Freddie Hubbard and Monty Alexander. Check out his work with the Houston Jazz Trio (available here at CD BABY).
John Gatti, keyboards, clarinet and vocals is one of the New York area's most sought after session players. It's a safe bet that no matter where you live in North America you've heard him on a movie soundtrack or jingle.
Dave Miller on bass and vocals is also very active in the East Coast session scene. His performance and recording credits include work with John Pizzarelli, the Greaseman and Annie Ross. His compositions and arrangements have been heard everywhere from radio and movies to big bands.
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LIVE AT O'CONNOR'S
author: Bill BurnettI have not seen or heard Grover since the late 1970's when Za Zu Zazz played up in Watchung, NJ at O'Connor's when I was the manager there....can't wait for the CD to come back in stock to reminisce....Grover is a true "original."
An Evening with Za Zu Zaz
author: James CadleEvery fan of Grover Kemble must buy this CD. He's a driving force with Za Zu Zaz and Machan Taylor is a dream. Ask cdbaby to stock Grover's other greats including Follow and Live at Shanghai Jazz.
Za Zu Zaz really swings, with great harmonies
author: Victor SytzkoFor anyone who loved seeing this band when they were playing together regularly, this CD is a must. For anyone who enjoys swing, great vocal harmonies and wonderful musicianship, this CD is also a must.
Great to here that wonderful sound again
author: W PeerI saw this bad many times growing up in New Jersery. This dish captures there unbeliveable harmonies and musicianship. These guys can play. From the covers to the originals...some I remember from the begining - Inside Looking Out - are well woth having. What great fun...then and now.
60 Minutes of Great Jazz - It cooks
author: Joe WelnackGrover Kemble and Za Zu Zaz while no longer recording has a great CD. 20 Years Ago is a moving song that showcases Kemble's ability as a song writer. Caught him on the "Birdland" CD with John Pizzarelli. Machan Tayor's vocals were artfully presented. John Gatti's keyboard work is really outstanding. You guys need to get back together!