[kj] News about Jaz - his recent work

[fatpotanga]

That's great!
Good ole Jaz.
His classical stuff seems much more coherent, more organised & much more
successful does it not? Shame Killing Joke can't be like that.

There's so much he's done/achievd that I wasn't aware of: 3 grammy's for
instance.
Or this?!: 
http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/artist_spotlight/jospeh_mcmanners/1998/

I live in hope that they step back, re-asses, regroup then come back strong.
Hosannas & everything could have been so great....

It's always a bad sign when the die-hards start moaning innit?
And when the diehards & (relatively small) fan base are mainly in the 30+
(I'll be generous :) bracket, that's never a good sign.

... I wonder; are we approaching extinction....?



On 11/11/06 09:07, "Appocalypsa" wrote:

> KILLING JOKE JAZ TO PLAY FOR POLITICIANS
> 
> 10:30 - 31 October 2006
> 
> Music legend Jaz Coleman has been chosen as Composer in Residence for the
> European Union. The former front man of post-punk rockers Killing Joke is
> writing a piece with violinist Nigel Kennedy to perform before politicians in
> Brussels in January.
> 
> As Composer in Residence he will be given a grant to write and perform music
> for the EU on special occasions.
> 
> Originally from Cheltenham, Jeremy 'Jaz' Coleman was lead singer in Killing
> Joke from 1980 to 1996.
> 
> The band has been named as an influence on bands from Pearl Jam to Nirvana and
> Faith No More to Metallica.
> 
> As well as being a singer, songwriter and keyboard player, Jaz is an
> accomplished orchestral and soundtrack composer, and also plays violin.
> 
> His mother Gloria, who lives in Charlton Kings, said: "I was so thrilled for
> him. He constantly surprises me.
> 
> "He just wants to be where he can express his music and share it with others.
> He was especially pleased to get Composer in Residence for the EU because he
> lives in Europe and he loves it there."
> 
> Manager Matt Luxon said: "Jaz is delighted to be offered such a prestigious
> assignment."
> 
> Jaz commissioned music for the 1998 Rugby World Cup and in 2002 he received
> three Grammies and quadruple platinum sales for his concerto entitled
> 'Promeny'.
> 
> He is already composer in residence for New Zealand and the Czech Republic,
> where he has lived for the past seven years.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sounds unbeliveable... :D
> 
> Well, something can be lies (as we can see: 'former front man'), but the truth
> is, that just yesterday i spoke with Jaz's friend which told me, that Jaz is
> really busy these days working on new stuff. Cooperating with Nigel and
> composing is his recent job. He also said that Jaz has much work to do for the
> whole next year, so...
> ...i don't wanna be a bringer of bad news but i don't think that we can wait
> for some tour in the beginning of 2007... and, i don't even think there will
> be some in the whole year.
> 
> But.... my opinion is that: if he works is everything ok. This kind of work is
> a challenge and i think his life chance. I wish him just luck and looking
> foreward what will happen.
> It is also good for Killing joke which possibly needs some time for a longer
> break. Getting new power and taste to continue. Maybe after that break we
> could expect some new songs on a setlist :)
> 
> So, i think we should be happy.
> Or... I am.
> 
> Rejoice rejoice rejoice
> 
> Appo
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