[kj] News about Jaz - his recent work

[Lennonka]

I wanted to say... It's fantastic. He's a true magus. Hats off, Jaz!
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> Od: svoje.ja at centrum.cz
> Komu: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)" <gathering at misera.net>
> Datum: 13.11.2006 13:22
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>No kurva! (English translation: fucking Hell!)
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>> Od: Appocalypsa at seznam.cz
>> Komu: A list about all things Killing Joke (the
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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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