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KarismaKatz New CD 'JAZZ' well and truly underway
KarismaKatz are busy recording their next CD. This album 'JAZZ' will have 12 tracks - 5 new original songs, 6 of their favourite Jazz standards and 1 reworking of an old favourite.
DJ and Christo have been working closely with highly acclaimed keyboard player, John Black, on this album. A fine accompanest and soloist, John's playing is definitely a feature of the album.
Also appearing on the album is Aidan Lowe and Michael-John Stratford (drums), Rafael Jerjen and Christo (bass guitar), Leo Joseph (Hammond organ) and some surprise guests.
The album is due for release in June 2010.
November 2009: a month for awards and accolades!
On the 18th DJ scooped the Canberra Blues Society Blues Awards for 2009, taking the gong for Best Song ('Baby Rose'), Best Female Vocalist and Best Blues Album ('Hot Flush Blues')
Earlier in the month Christo was placed in the top 10 for the Ballad Category of the Australian Songwriters Association's 2009 Songwriting Contest with his composition 'Just For A Moment'.
In addition to this, we are proud to announce the inclusion of DJ Gosper & The Hot Flush Blues Band in the program for the Australian Blues Music Festival to be held in Goulburn NSW in February 2010.
Latest 'Hot Flush Blues' CD Review:
Rhythms Magazine - December 2009 (Al Hensley)
"Not only is she a convincing songwriter, but Canberra’s DJ Gosper is a remarkably talented singer and blues harp player."
"...Gosper’s backing quintet displays a high level of musicianship at every turn..."
"...guitarist Christo Carlsen evokes the moody blues of Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green".
"...Gosper’s blues is a platform where she connects with her audience, lightheartedly baring her soul without any pretentiousness."
