Jazz Junction was formed in Goa in April 2004 by bassplayer Colin D'Cruz. He formed this band with a unique 'floating singer/soloist' concept where a different singer and soloist is featured each time the band performs.
This has given the band a different sound at every performance. So far the band has featured some accomplished local as well as international jazz artistes and has been performing all over the country at nightclubs and corporate events. Jazz Junction currently performs every Saturday night at the Orchid hotel in Mumbai.

The lineup for Shisha Cafe on the 8th of August includes:

Natasha D'Souza-vocals
Natasha all of twenty two years, is one of India's most promising jazz talents. She has an impressive repertoire of jazz standards and has been performing on a resident contract with the Hilton hotel in Mumbai.

Simon Hewitt-saxophone
Simon is an Australian saxophonist in India to study the bansuri with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. He is also a singer/songwriter with four albums out on major record labels in Australia.

Tony Dias-keyboards
Tony is a classically trained jazz pianist who has worked with Indian jazz legend Braz Gonsalves' band for two years before taking up a music teachers job in Dubai. He also produces and arranges music commercially for ad films aswell as the Indian film industry.

Colin D'Cruz-fretless bass
Colin has the unique distinction of having performed with just about every jazz artiste in the country. He has also performed with international jazz legends like trumpet player Eddie Henderson, singer Roseanna Vitro and UB40's Graeme Hamilton. He has toured internationally on the world renowned Hennessy XO jazz tour.

Rex Monsorate-drums
Rex belongs to a family of jazz musicians called the 'Monsorate Brothers'. He has spent well over four decades playing with all kinds o jazz ensembles from trios to 30 piece big bands. He is one of the few drummers in the country who can comfortably nail a straightahead jazz gig.

Download a 300 dpi photograph of the band at:

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/3/21/909601/Photos/junction.jpg

For more information call Prithvi on 9960260754