Jazz Fusion World Music

13 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Fusion, WORLD: World Fusion



Details:
Musicians
Chieli Minucci.......electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards
Steve Skinner....... keyboards, programming, harmonica
Christoph Spendel....... keyboards, organ, acoustic grand piano
Jerry Brooks....bass
Gerald Veasley....bass
Lionel Cordew.....drums
George Jinda..... percussion
Philip Hamilton.......percussion, vocals
Mino Cinelu.....percussion, vocals
Jenny Burton...... lead vocal on âMoment of Loveâ
Johnny Kemp....... lead vocal on âSitting In Limboâ
Jay Leonhart.....upright bass
Eric Friedlander...... cello
James âCrabâ Robinson, Danny Madden,
Johnny Kemp.....background vocals
Stan Harrison....alto
Steve Elson.....bari
Lenny Pickett.....tenor

Arrangements by Chieli Minucci, Steve Skinner, Ulpio Minucci, Christoph Spendel
Horn arrangements: Chieli Minucci


Produced by Chieli Minucci
Co-Producer: Paul Wickliffe
Executive Producer: Danny Weiss

Recorded and Mixed by Paul Wickliffe at Skyline Studios, NYC, Mystic Studios, NYC, and Horizon Studios, NJ
Pre-Production and additional recording at Nervous Music, NYC
additional recording by Hiro Ishihara at Quad Studios, NYC
brass section recorded at Nervous Music, NYC by Steve Skinner
Assistant engineers: Miriam Gonzales, Matt Curry, Mike Anzelowitz,
Rich Lamb, Eddie Hudson, Scott Hollingsworth

Edited by Joe Doughney, with Chieli Minucci at The Review Room, NYC
Mastering by Ted Jensen @ Sterling Sound, NYC

Chieli Minucci was born and raised in NYC. Son of Catherine & Ulpio Minucci (a concert pianist/composer, who wrote the 50s hit, Domani (Julius LaRosa), A Thousand Thoughts of You, and Felicia (both Nat King Cole). Chieli grew up in Queens, NY, where he still resides today. He began music early on, studying classical piano from the age of 5, and eventually switched over to guitar at 8. He was continually surrounded by the sound of music, through his father's piano playing, and composing, which was to play a key role in his musical future as a writer himself.

At age 13 he joined neighborhood friends to form the band, Taurus, which stayed together for about 3 years. Chieli did a great deal of performing and traveling with this band, performing regularly on the Italian Line Cruise ships during Christmas and Easter school holidays, as well as countless school dances and parties, as well as local bars. It was during these teen years that he developed his love for performing, writing, singing, and traveling, all through music.

He attended Ithaca College in upstate NY, where he initially majored in music, studying classical guitar, but eventually settled in as an English major. He continued studying music theory, history, solfeggio, composition, and big band arranging, as well as joining various local groups: Amethyst, a folk/pop trio; The New Band, his first foray into fusion-jazz/rock; Fast Food, a new wave vocal/rock group; Colombo, a Brazilian trio; and finally, a long stint in Gumbo, an original instrumental/fusion rock quartet. The college life gave Chieli an opportunity to be a part of many diverse musical situations, which was key in his future as a composer/guitarist.

Following college he returned to NYC, studying composition privately with Nicolas Flagello. From ages 23 through 25 Minucci worked with many acts: The Commotion, Fran Eckhart, China Davis Band, Sapho, as well as continuing to write his own music, in particular, pop vocal music, for which he teamed up with lyricists Bobby Matthews and Norman Simon. He performed in various groups, including a two-year stint with Eartha Kitt, and eventually The B.B. & Q. Band (Capital), as well as a brief run with the Lou Reed Band, which featured the rhythm section of Fernando Saunders on bass, as well as J.T. Lewis on drums. (soon to become the first rhythm section lineup of Special EFX). Chieli performed at the original Farm Aid concert with Lou Reed as well. It was during this period that he met Hungarian drummer/percussionist, George Jinda.

Soon after meeting George, the two musicians formed Special Delivery, which landed a recording contract in 1982 with Keytone Records, in Holland. Their first LP, simply entitled, Special EFX was eventually picked up for USA distribution by GRP Records (Larry Rosen/Dave Grusin) in NYC. By 1984 Special EFX (newly renamed) had its first US release out in the stores, and the band began its present adventures in touring and performing. Since then Special EFX has recorded 17 CDs, and Chieli has recorded 6 solo CDs on his own. 'Chieli Minucci with Special EFX' is still touring regularly.

Chieli has been busy in a wide variety of musical projects, which include recording and performing with top pop artists Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Jessica Simpson, Anastasia and others....as well as jazz artists Marion Meadows, jay Beckenstein, Gerald Veasley, Lao Tizer, Nestor Torez, Bob Baldwin, and many others....

Chieli also has a multimedia website, ChieliMusic.com, which features video, multiple soundclips, individual song downloads from all 23 CDs, as well as all biographical material, full electronic press-kit, etc...