Member Since: 3/27/2006
Band Website: www.broadjam.com/blacklieder
Band Members: JAZZIQUEJAZZIQUE is an R&B band whose members hail from Queens, Brooklyn and Bayonne, N.J. Their sound is soulful, funky and authentic. These guys are the real thing!http://www.sonicbids.com/jazzique
http://jazzique.dmusic.comAntonio Jacobs – Lead Vocals/Keyboards
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Antonio Jacobs has played in a variety of bands and groups for the past 15 years. He produced an album of original material in 2000 (Antonio Jacobs – black lieder, available on online at CDBABY. and soon at MySpace), and has performed at The Baggot Inn, Groove, Soul Cafe and The Triad.Rob "Bobby D" Warren - Keyboards/Bass
Rob Warren, an accomplished Bayonne-born musician, has been playing the bass for 25 years and the keyboard for 10 years. He is also a singer/songwriter & founding member of salsa recording artists La Fuerza Positiva. He's performed at the Latin Quarter, on cable access programming & for corporate events at the Marriot Marquis.Lou Foglia – Drums
Lou Foglia is a phenomenal drummer from Bayonne who has played for a number of bands worldwide for the past 20 years.Juan "Johnny" Santiago - Bass/Keyboards/Percussion
Juan Santiago has been a bass player & guitarist for about 25 years and has performed in various Latin-based groups and with various artists in live performances and studio work. A travelin' man, Juan has performed in Puerto Rico & California as well as NYC & NJ. He is currently the lead vocalist for salsa recording artists La Fuerza Positiva as well as co-writer for a number of their songs.Scott "Web" Van Johnson - Guitar
Scott Van Johnson has been playing guitar and has utilized his smokin' guitar licks with many different artists in R&B bands for the past 25 years. Scott has performed with funk/soul bands The Platinum Express & The Movement. He is also an accomplished songwriter & keyboard player.John “J.K.†Kennedy – Guitar
J.K is an accomplished lead guitarist with over 25 years of experience. He runs a successful sound design company, with contract with high-profile acts and unique events, such as the ING New York Marathon.Renaissance - Drums
Renaissance is an accomplished sideman and songwriter who has played for B.T. Express, Julian Meyers, Cecil Bridgewater and Savion Glover.
Highlights in the career of Jazzique:? Performed for Promesa Graduation ceremony at Hostos Community College (CUNY) in 2004.
? Released album of original material in September 2004.
? Performances at Fratelli’s in Bayonne, New Jersey.
? Performances at the Five Spot, Club 200 and Café 111 in Brooklyn, NY in 2005.
? Featured at the Sackett Street Block Party, Summer 2006.
? Performance at Rally Day 2006 in Baisley Park
? Performance at the Seventh Avenue Street Fair, Summer 2006
? Performed on the Diamante Show on MNN, available on local cable channels in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
? Album available online at iTunes, eMusic, Groove Mobile and Sony Connect in April 2007.JAZZIQUE has had some airplay on internet radio: The Upper Room with Joe Kelly and BSNL, based in the Netherlands. “Nobodyâ€, a jumpy tune with a Reggaton-like beat, “Susceptibleâ€, a ballad, and “Time is Rightâ€
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Influences: My Five: Stevie Wonder, Prince, Elvis Costello, Sting, Mariah Carey. For the long list, you'll need to consult the Sixth Edition of the New Grove Dictionary of Music & Musicians edited by Stanley Satie, and a decent record collection.
Sounds Like: Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Brain McKnight
Type of Label: Major