J A A F A R
Middle Eastern Jazz Arabic Funk Fusion
Electronic
Presskit
Booking & Management Contact:
Troy Cole 919.423.9726
www.jaafarmusic.com / jaafar@jaafarmusic.com
Bio, 30 Words:
JAAFAR: a Middle Eastern Jazz/Arabic Funk ensemble
originating from the Raleigh/Durham Triangle of North Carolina,
playing a unique fusion of “traditional” Eastern
themes with a Western Jazz/ Funk Fusion approach.
Bio, 200 Words:
Jaafar has just returned from their 4th
recording, residency / tour of Egypt.
(2007)
Jaafar has been Awarded the "2005 Indy Music Award"
by the Independent Weekly for "Best International
Group" in the Triangle.(www.indyweek.com).
There is a spiritual & meditative, Middle Eastern
philosophy in the music of Jaafar. The bands "Acoustic
Form" represents these sensibilities, while Jaafar's
"Electric Form" exhibits a raw power & beauty
that is at times energetic, explosive & yet sensitive
& subtle. Jaafar demonstrates a musical willingness
to push themselves and their audience to unforeseen destinations.
They expertly fuse traditional Arabic melodies, classical
Indian concepts of composition, North African rhythmic
grooves, and pure American Jazz & "old-school
Funk" to produce the unique soundscape that is Jaafar.
Jaafar incorporates the Middle Eastern techniques of melodic
improvisation with the Jazz styles of John Coltrane, Mahavishnu
Orchestra, Jonas Hellborg, Shakti and others. The groups
percussionist have global influences that travel rhythmically
from West Africa to Turkey through India & the West.
Jaafar has been invited for 2 consecutive years(2003,
2004) to perform at The Conga Square Jazz Festival in
Calcutta, India. Jaafar has performed along side of such
exceptional Jazz / Rock / World music performers as The
Jonas Hellborg Trio, Jeff Sipe, Mike Clark Trio, Toubab
Krewe, Rajamani and Project Mastana.
In the Spring of 2006, legendary Jazz/Rock/Jam drummer
Jeff Sipe joined Jaafar for a series of performances and
recording projects. It was an honor to be able to feature
Jeff's deep talents. Jeff has previously played with Phil
Lesh & Friends, ARU, Jonas Hellborg, Alex Mahachek,
Matt Garrison, Susan Tedeschi Band, Jazz is Dead, Trey
Annistio, & Leftover Salmon to name a few.
Bandleader & bassist Robert Troy Cole
embarked on a musical & spiritual journey through
Eygpt in 2000. While emersed in the local culture, Troy
explored musical territory that combined his love of American
Jazz improv. & Funk Fusion with traditional Middle
Eastern musical themes. On many occasions Troy has returned
to Cairo, Egypt (2003-2007) to perform with outstanding
local Egyptian talent, and bring the message of unity
through music.
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Tour Poster
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Press Reviews
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Discography
“Beyond all Horizons” –
(3cd set) 2006
“Meditations on Bass” - 2006
“Egypt 2004 – 2006” – 2006
“Live Collection Vol. 1, 2003-2006” - 2006
“Temple Ball Gallery Collection Live 2003 –
2005” - 2006
“In Memory Of…/Ocean In The Sky” - (2
albums on 1 cd) 2006
“Beyond All Horizons”- (1cd preview) 2005
“Live at Bakus” - 2003
“The WXDU 88.7fm Radio Performances”- 2003
TO BE RELEASED SOON: (2007)
“Incident At The Hash Bar”
“Where R U Between 2 Thoughts”
“JAAFAR featuring JEFF SIPE”
Venues/Festivals
Some recent venues/ Festivals played include:
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Beit EL Hawarray (Cairo, Egypt)
Cairo Jazz Club (Cairo, Egypt)
El Sawy Culture Wheel (Cairo, Egypt)
After 8 (Cairo, Egypt)
Blind Tiger (Greensboro, NC)
Visualite Theater (Charlotte, NC)
Shakori Hills Music Festival (Silk Hope, NC)
International Festival (Raleigh, NC)
World Arts Festival (Carrboro, NC)
The Haw River Festival (Pittsboro, NC)
CenterFest (Durham, NC)
Strawberry Festival (Durham , NC)
Mannerland Festival (Mebane, NC)
NC State-International Festival (Raleigh, NC)
Durham Music Festival (Durham, NC)
Station 2 (Norfolk, VA)
Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
Arts Center (Carrboro, NC)
The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh, NC)
Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
The Pour House Music Hall (Raleigh, NC)
Ringside (Durham, NC)
De La Luz @ Temple Ball (Carrboro, NC)
Vintage 21 (Raleigh, NC)
Helios (Raleigh, NC)
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Hindu Society of NC, Temple (Morrisville, NC)
Pittsboro General Store Cafe (Pittsboro, NC)
Triangle Town Center (Raleigh, NC)
Ooh la Latte Cafe (Durham , NC)
The Basement (Durham, NC)
Bakus (Durham, NC)
WXDU 88.7fm (Duke Univ.)
WRDU 106.1fm (Cary, NC)
NC Museum Of Art (Raleigh, NC)
Ten Thousand Villages (Raleigh, NC)
Weaver St. Market (Carrboro, NC)
Seeds Fest (Durham, NC)
Fox & Hound (Raleigh, NC)
Saks Fifth Ave. (Raleigh, NC)
Greenbean Café (Greensboro, NC)
Café Driade (Chapel Hill, NC)
Open Eye Café (Carrboro, NC)
Queen Of Sheeba (Carrboro, NC)
West End Station (Elon, NC)
Silk Road Tea House (Chapel Hill, NC)
Golden Leaf Festival (Asheboro, NC)
Carrboro Center (Carrboro, NC)
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