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7 tracks | 41 minutes
Released Feb 2004
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World hiphop Funkjazz in the spirit of Galactic, Ulu, and James Brown
Bio / Background
Avatar is pure explosive raw funkfusion.
They launch you to higher levels of the funky universe. From the first hit, the dynamic energy of their shows grabs you and compells you to get up and rock with the sharp pulsating & sometimes angular rhythms and mind-altering melodies. Imagine the child of the Brand New heavies, Earth wind & fire, Soulive and Antibalas merged into the ultimate groovin booty shaking band
Originally started in 1998 by Vince Veloso and Teana "Alkebulan" Rodriguez while at NYU, it has grown into the explosive ensemble that lays out catchy & complex musical combinations with more power than a heavyweight prize fighter. Their music and lyrics, shaped with elements of funk, jazz, soul, rock, worldbeat and a little hiphop, flow effortlessly into your soul and easily raise your body and spirit.
The last incarnation: Matt Dickey, Marshall Gilkes, Seth Goldberg, Vince Veloso and Matt Williams earned international acclaim with their initial CD, "The Cosmic Hand" in 2003.
↓ more ↓The Next incarnation's funky music is coming very soon. with the next album, ESMA.
They have performed many times throughout the Northeast receiving rave reviews in clubs like Le bar Bat,The Lion's Den and The Hudson House. Their latest CD, "The Cosmic Hand" has gotten high acclaim from both critics and fans, and they are fast making a name with their high energy shows and extensive tours.
"Their music, a catchy combination of Miles Davis, James Brown, Steely Dan, and Ravi Shankar grabs you from right from the downbeat! Makes for an interesting and groovy good time."
-Xavier Michael @ Musician.org
""They've taken the high ground, mixing their jazz-infused sound with Latin beats, downtown soul, pure funk, and a little bit of rock to create a unique sound that's part Galactic, part Ulu, part James Brown, and all "hip-hop funk-jazz." ."
-Tim Sprinkle, Allaboutjazz.com
"Avatar, create an acid jazz excursion that would sound right at home alongside Groove Collective and the Solsonics."
-Brian Getz, jambase.com
"they move with flexibility and unbelievable plans, over a multicolor mosaic of rhythms and attractive melodies. Thus with the Cosmic Hand, they manage to offer us an album which without being light, elevates our disposition straight upwards"
-Vangelis Aragiannis, Ipirotikos Agon
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