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Circulate The Soul

About Me

Circulate The Soul is the collective name for a series of bands and projects initiated by pianist Ferial Karamat Ali. Born in Suriname, Ferial started studying classical music at the age of six. She continued to develop her musical skills in the USA and since 1984 in Holland, where she began her career as a performing artist. On her journey through improvised music, she developed a distinct fondness for Brazilian jazz. Currently, Ferial is performing with her trio, featuring Glenn Gaddum/Jeroen Vierdag on bass and Tim Dudek/Archie Peña on drums, and with the Brazilian formation Sense Of Samba. She is a teacher of Brazilian and Fusion ensembles at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, performs workshops internationally, and is the musical director of Ray Blinker's Young, Gifted and Black project. Ferial's compositions are also recorded on the CD "ALVORADA": featuring Ana Beck, Theo de Jong, Hein van de Geyn, Roy Dackus, and Leonardo Amuedo, among others. More music can be found on myspace.com/ferialonmyspace [see the last page in the Friend Space].
Photographers: Claudine Grin, Carlitos, Toon Vieijra, Paul Parinussa, Juliana Flaskamp

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/08/2006
Band Website: www.senseofsamba.nl www.jazzserver.nl
Band Members: ALVORADA: Ferial - p,kb, Ana Beck - voc, Leonardo Amuedo - b,g, Olaf Tarenskeen - g, Theo de Jong - b, Roy Dackus - dr, Alaor Soares - perc, Claus Tofft - perc, Klaus Gesing - sax, Hein van de Geyn - b, Paulo Prata - dr, Wies Ingwersen - voc, Irshad Karamat Ali - voc......................................................... ............................................................ .. LIVE: duet with Ana Beck, duet with Marcia Maria....................................................... ............................................................ TRIO: Ferial - piano, Glenn Gaddum - bass, Tim Dudek - drums, On live jam, guests: Tineke Postma-sax, Jasper Goedman-percussion.......................................... ............................................................ ........ MIAMI QUARTET: Ferial-kb, Scott Klarman-ewi, Archie Peña-dr, Javier Carrion-b................................................... ............................................................ ................. The band JAMESZ is: Sebastiaan Kaptein - perc/drums, Gerrit de Boer - guitar/vocals, Digmon Roovers - guitar [bass]/vocals. Guests: Izaline Callister - vocals, Ferial - keyboards................................................... ............................................................ . Home-recordings: Ferial - p/kb, b, perc, voc.
Influences: When I first got into this MySpace stuff, I thought it was silly. Most of the sites are fan-sites, sometimes not at all related to the artists in question. And it seems generally more desirable to get a whole lot of 'friends' rather than the right ones. Then I reconsidered the issue. My whole life has been dedicated to music, sharing it with other musicians, getting inspiration from new sounds, exposing anyone willing to listen to the music I love. So what else is new? Music unites us all, friends and strangers......Joni Mitchell sang these words :.. "In some office sits a poet.. And he trembles as he sings.. And he asks some guy.. To circulate his soul around".....Through this site, I'd like to share not just my own music with you, but the art of all my 'friends', whose works have influenced and inspired me throughout my life.. Hope you enjoy! Ferial
Sounds Like: www.ferial.move.nl
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Frank McComb in concert

Circulate The Soul presents Frank McComb in concert: Wed Oct 31 - Het Werkteater [Amsterdam] [email protected] Nov 1 - De Boerderij [Zoetermeer]
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:35:00 GMT

RIP Joe Zawinul

Today we mourn the passing of one of the great Masters. The music of Joe Zawinul will be celebrated through eternity. Condolences to the family.
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:39:00 GMT