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Virtual Jazz Reality -
Jazz Band, Cover Band Party
band - Cape Town
Formed in 1993 the band Virtual Jazz Reality still
boasts the original line up of Ian Smith (Trumpet &
Flugelhorn & Vocals) Andrew Ford (Keyboards &
Vocals) Sammy Weber (Bass & Vocals) and Frank Paco
(Drums & Vocals). During this period the band has
built up a large and loyal following both locally
and abroad. The bands first CD release (V.J.R)
reached the number one slot on local jazz charts and
is aired on radio stations in New York, London,
Germany, Denmark and Australia. They have performed
throughout South Africa at most major venues and
festivals including the prestigious North Sea Jazz
Festival and performed with top local and
international acts such as Jonathan Butler, Jimmy
Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Winston Mankuku, Robbie
Jansen, Hugh Masekela, Shakatak, Latoya Jackson,
Selalo Selota, Jennifer Jones, Vicki Sampson amongst
others.. |
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Virtual Jazz Reality
Virtual Jazz Reality boasts the ability to maintain
the same level of excellence in various musical
genre. Their jazz repertoire covers all styles
ranging from light cocktail jazz to cutting edge
virtuosic original compositions.
Formed in 1993 the band Virtual Jazz Reality still
boasts the original line up of Ian Smith (Trumpet &
Flugelhorn & Vocals), Andrew Ford (Keyboards &
Vocals), Sammy Weber (Bass & Vocals) and Frank Paco
(Drums & Vocals).
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Virtual Jazz Reality
During this period the band has built up a large and
loyal following both locally and abroad. The bands
first CD release "V.J.R." reached the number one
slot on local jazz charts and is aired on radio
stations in New York, London, Germany, Denmark and
Australia.
They have performed throughout South Africa at most
major venues and festivals including the prestigious
North Sea Jazz Festival and performed with top local
and international acts such as Jonathan Butler,
Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Winston Mankuku,
Robbie Jansen, Hugh Masekela, Shakatak, Latoya
Jackson, Selalo Selota, Jennifer Jones, Vicki
Sampson amongst others. |
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Virtual Jazz Reality
Their versatility in the fields of commercial dance
music, has given them credibility as the most sought
after entertainment band for private and corporate
functions. It is in this field that the true
diversity of Virtual Jazz Reality can be seen. |
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Virtual Jazz Reality
Whether it be light Classical, Ballroom, Rock 'n
Roll, R&B, Disco or African music, the group has the
ability to incorporate various artists to satisfy
the needs of the event.
The musicians all sing lead & harmony vocals in
various languages (English, Spanish, French,
Portuguese, Italian, Xhosa, Zulu and few other
African languages). Virtual Jazz Reality can and has
been called upon to present an entire evening
specializing in any one of the above mentioned
styles. |
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