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Jason Eli

For those that like to get down.....

About Me

I'm a music lover from way back, music maker from the mid 90's and radio show host here in Bootiful New Zealand from the mid naughties. I grew up in west London and my earliest musical memory is listening to my sister's copy of Micheal Jackson's "Off the Wall". From there got into everything from Miles Davies to The Smiths. What has stayed with me though is my love of Soul & Grooves. Now based in the Southern hemisphere, I'm producing and releasing music under various names and with a few wickedly talented people who I've got to know. The vibes are good! I do miss the energy of London though. I guess ya can't have it all. Current projects: Joosika - blending Latin, Afro Beat, UK Garage & House. Let it Grow - Playing a live live mixture of turntables, guitar, sax & vocals. Kind of Talking Heads meets The Rebirth. Lots of other production & solo work too under various names (Eli, Jasou, Jade Lion - Have a listen!) The Groovadelica radio show is a journey through Soul, Funk, House (Deep/Soulful/Funky/Electro tinged), Garage (U.K. and U.S.), Latin, Hip Hop (the good stuff), Drum & Bass (Liquid), Latin, Reggae, Jazz, Pop/Rock (a sprinke) and anything else that feels right at the time. If you want to see my full biog, discography, gig guide etc. head for www.jasoneli.net Or download the weekly national radio show at http://www.groovadelica.net/Groovaradiopage.htm Send your promo's/demo's to: Groovadelica, George FM, PO Box 47-664, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand. Send your good vibes here.

My Interests

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Member Since: 2/8/2006
Band Website: jasoneli.net
Band Members: Many super talented past, present and future collaborators! They include: Ashley Knox, Ben Epstein, Steve Murray, Isaac Aesili, Lindah "Lepolydivah"E, Cherie Mathieson, Lewis Mcellum ,Amar Saeed, Earl Gateshead & Deefunk
Influences: Production and Musical influences: Larry "Mr. Fingers" Heard, Cameo, Roy Ayres, Stevie Wonder, Derrik May, Chic, Masters at Work, Prince, Quincy Jones, Earth Wind & Fire, Burt Bacharach, Sly & Robbie, The Smiths, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bugz in the Attic, Dennis Brown, Ronnie Size, Steve Gurley, MJ Cole & loads more. DJ Influences: Jazzy M, Roger Sanchez, Jazzy Jeff, Giles P, Patrick Forge.
Sounds Like: Mmmm... like a mix of all the above influences, jelled together with love in a sunny room in West Auckland... often funky, sometimes smooth and sometimes in your face. You decide
Record Label: www.groovadelica.net
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by Jason Eli on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:09:00 PST