[kj] News about Jaz - his recent work

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No kurva! (English translation: fucking Hell!)
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> Datum: 11.11.2006 10:07
> Předmět: [kj] News about Jaz - his recent work
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>KILLING JOKE JAZ TO PLAY FOR POLITICIANS
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>10:30 - 31 October 2006
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>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.
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>As Composer in Residence he will be given a grant to write and perform
music for the EU on special occasions.
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>Originally from Cheltenham, Jeremy 'Jaz' Coleman was lead singer in
Killing Joke from 1980 to 1996.
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>The band has been named as an influence on bands from Pearl Jam to
Nirvana and Faith No More to Metallica.
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>As well as being a singer, songwriter and keyboard player, Jaz is an
accomplished orchestral and soundtrack composer, and also plays violin.
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>His mother Gloria, who lives in Charlton Kings, said: "I was so thrilled
for him. He constantly surprises me.
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>"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."
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>Manager Matt Luxon said: "Jaz is delighted to be offered such a
prestigious assignment."
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>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'.
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>He is already composer in residence for New Zealand and the Czech
Republic, where he has lived for the past seven years.
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>Sounds unbeliveable... :D
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>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.
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>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 :)
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>So, i think we should be happy. Or... I am.
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>Rejoice rejoice rejoice
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>Appo
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