Mocking Shadows is a Canadian R&B and jazz/funk fusion band from Calgary, Alberta.
Mocking Shadows | |
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 The Mocking Shadows performing at a free concert on Canada Day 2007 in Calgary | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Members | Gareth Hughes Andrew Lattoni Fred Brenton Jory Kinjo Dan Smith Darren Bourne |
History
editMocking Shadows was founded in 1997, and originally performed traditional rhythm and blues music.[1] The band's first album was entitled Mock1, and this was followed in 1999 with a live album, Caught in the Act, and "Long Way," in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, the Mocking Shadows toured across Canada with B. B King.[2]
The lineup changed over time, leading to the introduction of funk elements and ska jazz in their music.[3][4][5]
The band released several more albums;[6] their album Out of the Blue was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2004.[7] The Shadows horn section also contributed to Boogie Patrol's 2017 album Man On Fire.[8][9]
Band members
edit2023 lineup
edit- Jory Kinjo, Bass/Vocals.[10]
- Gareth Hughes, Saxophone/Vocals.
- Steve Fletcher, Keys/Vocals.
- Louis "El Pana" Tovar, Drums.
- Aaron Young, Guitar.
- Kim Beachum, Trumpet/Flugelhorn.
- Carsten Rubeling, Trombone
- Amber Suchy, Vocals
- Stephanie Suchy, Vocals
Past members
edit- Fernando Longhi, Drums.
- Rob Phillips, Guitar/Vocals.
- Mike Little, Keys/B3.
- Darren Bourne, Keys/B3
- Andrew Lattoni, Trombone.
- Roderick Tate, Trombone.
- Ian Hartley, Trumpet/Backing Vocals
- John Johnston(deceased)Bass.
- Patrick Raymaker, Keyboards.
- Dan Smith, Guitar
Discography
edit- Mock - 1 - 1998
- Long Way - 2001
- Caught in the Act - 1999
- Out of the Blue - 2003
- Check One - 2005
- The Sound - 2007
References
edit- ^ "Calgary band moving to more modern R&B, soul sound". The Crag and Canyon, September 18, 2007
- ^ "In the Presence of Musical Royalty". Lac Du Bonnet Leader]. April 22, 2002
- ^ "The dual nature of Shadows". Calgary Herald, 2007-12-13 by Heath McCoy
- ^ "Email scam plays on musicians' dreams". CBC News]. May 19, 2009
- ^ " Mocking Shadows and Rachelle Van Zanten rock and roll". Lethbridge Alberta Beat, 20 October 2009
- ^ "‘City boy’ comes to rural Alberta". Cochrane Eagle, Mar 05, 2015 By: Allison Drinnan
- ^ "Manitoba Nets 33 Nominations at 2004 WCMAs". M nitoba Music. August 17, 2004
- ^ "Recensie: Boogie Patrol – Man On Fire". Blues Magazine, 19 May 2017
- ^ "Boogie Patrol reaches new level of studio polish, fan appreciation with latest album, tour". Edmonton Journal, Roger Levesque April 22, 2017
- ^ "Bar Band of the Month: Jory Kinjo". Cagary Herald, Drew Anderson, Swerve 07.31.2012
External links
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