J A A F A R
Middle Eastern Jazz Arabic Funk Fusion
Electronic
Presskit
Booking & Management
Contact:
Robert Troy Cole- JAAFARMUSIC
919.423.9726 jaafar@jaafarmusic.com
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Fusion Ensemble
JAAFAR is a Funk-Fusion Eastern inspired
Jazz ensemble, with Robert Troy Cole leading the cast
into exotic funk territories on lead-bass. JAAFAR takes
jazz, middle-eastern and Indian style improvisation into
new funk elements, which transcend categories, crossing
boundaries beyond all horizons.
JAAFAR is world traveled, not only in sound, but has performed
and recorded several tours in Cairo, Egypt, been invited
for 2 consecutive years (2003, 2004) to perform at The
Conga Square Jazz Festival in Calcutta India, Poland’s
Jazz Festival, Dubai, and numerous festivals and venues
of all styles across all remote reaches of NC.
In 2005 JAAFAR was voted "BEST INTERNATIONAL GROUP"
by the readers of the Independent Weekly (www.indyweek.com)
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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 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 group’s
percussionists have global influences that travel rhythmically
from West Africa to Turkey through India & the West.
Bandleader & bassist Robert Troy Cole embarked on
a musical & spiritual journey through Egypt in 2000.
While immersed 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.
Robert Troy Cole has also previously shared the stage
with Charlie Hunter, and Derek Trucks. 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
among many others. .
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Tour Poster
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Press Reviews
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Venues/Festivals
Some recent venues/ Festivals played include:
-VENUES-
Blind Tiger (Greensboro,
NC)
Visualite Theater (Charlotte, 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)
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)
|
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)
Burning Coal Theater (Raleigh, NC)
Halle Cultural Arts Center (Apex.NC)
Queens University (Charlotte, NC)
Java Divine (Holly Springs, NC)
Tipsy Teapot (Greenville, NC)
Mansion 462 (Chapel Hill, NC)
Blue Bayou (Hillsborough, NC)
Chatham Marketplace (Pittsboro, NC)
The Station (Carrboro, NC) |
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FESTIVALS |
INTERNATIONAL |
RADIO |
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)
Golden Leaf Festival (Asheboro, NC) |
Beit EL Hawarray (Cairo, Egypt)
Cairo Jazz Club (Cairo, Egypt)
El Sawy Culture Wheel (Cairo, Egypt)
After 8 (Cairo, Egypt) |
WXDU 88.7fm (Duke Univ.)
WRDU 106.1fm (Cary, NC)
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Discography
“Where R U Between 2 Thoughts” - 2009
"Dedication To The Sunset" -
2008
“Beyond all Horizons” –
(3cd set) 2006
“Meditations on Bass” - 2006
“Egypt 2004 – 2006” – 2006
“Live Collection Vol. 1 2003-2006” - 2006
“In Memory Of…" 2006
“Beyond All Horizons”- (1cd preview) 2005
TO BE RELEASED SOON: (2009)
“JAAFAR featuring JEFF SIPE”
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