Fun One Oz Noy featuring David Kikoski, Clarence Penn, James Genus

• 1 Fun One 06:05
• 2 Solar 05:51
• 3 Ruby My Dear 07:07
• 4 Wee 04:59
• 5 Giant Steps 06:31
• 6 Sandu 09:21
• 7 Darn That Dream 05:33
• 8 Milestones 05:03
• 9 Improv 1 03:55
• Total Runtime 54:25

Info for Fun One

Manche denken vielleicht, dass Gitarrist Oz Noy, der im letzten Vierteljahrhundert eine gefeierte Stimme im Jazz-Fusion war, weil er auf 13 Alben und Hunderten von Konzertauftritten sein beeindruckendes Gitarrenspiel auf funkige Rhythmen und bluesbasierte Changes anwandte, nicht unbedingt zu Criss Cross passt, dessen über 420 Alben umfassender Katalog sich fast ausschließlich mit den verschiedenen Nebenflüssen des Hardcore-Akustik-Jazz-Flusses beschäftigt. Noy, 52, sieht das anders. „Ich kenne Criss Cross, seit mein Bruder mir als Teenager Alben nach Hause brachte“, sagt er und spricht über die Vorgeschichte seines Label-Debüts Fun One, einer kreativen, anspruchsvollen und, sagen wir mal, swingenden Trio-Begegnung mit dem Pianisten David Kikoski, dem Bassisten James Genus und dem Schlagzeuger Clarence Penn. „Ich kenne die Alben von Peter Bernstein und die von Adam Rogers. Ich liebe Mike Morenos letztes Album. Ich weiß, wie die Alben klingen. Ich habe mit 13 angefangen, Jazzakkorde und Harmonien zu studieren. Mit 15 oder 16 habe ich angefangen, meinen Lebensunterhalt mit Pop- und Rockmusik zu verdienen, und während all meiner Jahre in New York hatte ich ein elektrisches Trio, das Groove-Musik gemischt mit Jazz und Funk spielt, was mir ermöglicht hat, einen Plattenvertrag zu bekommen und Alben aufzunehmen. Aber ich habe mein ganzes Leben lang Standards und Jazz gespielt, und wahrscheinlich seit 2017 mit diesem Quartett. Ich habe es nur nie aufgenommen.“

Von 2017 bis März 2020, als COVID New York City lahmlegte, fanden die Treffen der Gruppe an Donnerstagabenden in der 55 Bar statt, dem Keller des Greenwich Village, wo hochkarätige Musiker wie der Altsaxophonist und Komponist (und häufige Criss Cross-Künstler) Dave Binney und die Gitarristen Mike Stern und Wayne Krantz jahrelang wöchentliche Pfründen innehatten. Nachdem das Wahrzeichen der Christopher Street zwei Jahre später geschlossen wurde, „verlegte Noy unseren Betrieb“ ins Bitter End in der Bleecker Street, einen wegweisenden Veranstaltungsort in der Entwicklung der Comedy und verschiedener Strömungen der Popmusik der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts, wo Noy seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten regelmäßig mit seinen Power-Trios spielt. Von Anfang 2024 bis Ende Juli, als Noy Fun One aufnahm, arbeitete er dort häufig an diesem Repertoire „mit irgendeiner Form dieser Band“.

Oz Noy, Gitarre
David Kikosk, Klavier
James Genus, Bass
Clarence Penn, Schlagzeug

Oz Noy
“It’s Jazz. It just doesn’t sound like it.”

This is how virtuoso guitarist Oz Noy describes his intoxicating blend of jazz, funk, rock, blues, and r&b.

Born in Israel, Oz started his professional career at the age of 13 playing jazz, blues, pop and rock music. By age 16, he was playing with top Israeli musicians and artists. By age 24, he was one of the most established studio guitar players in the country. Oz was also a member of the house band on Israel’s top-rated television show for more than two years.

Since his 1996 arrival in New York, Oz has made a huge impact on the local and international music scene. His unique and intoxicating style has broken all the rules of instrumental guitar music by focusing on the groove. All-stars such as Keith Carlock, Anton Fig, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Dave Weckl often contribute on drums, with bassists Will Lee, James Genus, and Reggie Washington.

In 2003, Oz released his debut record – “Oz Live” – recorded at NYC’s legendary Bitter End.

In 2004, Oz signed with Magna Carta Records and in 2005, released his highly-acclaimed studio record “HA!” with his all-star band featuring Fig, Carlock, Lee and Genus plus special guests Mike Stern and George Whitty.

In April of 2007, a licensing deal with Magna Carta and Japanese label Videoarts opened the door for Oz’s music in Japan. Later that year saw the release of “Fuzzy,” Oz’s third record under the Magna Carta label. For Fuzzy, Oz’s all-star band is joined by various special guests including Colaiuta, bassist Jimmy Johnson, and keyboardists Whitty and Jim Beard.

September, 2009, saw the release of Oz’s fourth album, “Schizophrenic,” featuring Lee, Fig, Carlock, Weckl, Ricky Peterson, Chris Palmero, and special guest Steve Lukather.

In November of 2011, Oz released his fifth studio album “Twisted Blues Vol. 1” Featuring Vinnie Colaiuta, Anton Fig, Chris Layton, Will Lee, Roscoe Beck , John Medeski, Jerry Z, Reese Wynans, Ralph Macdonald and special guests Eric Johnson & Allen Toussaint.

In late 2012, Oz released his two highly acclaimed instructional DVDs,”Guitar Improvisational Workout” and “Play Along Workout”, released by jazzheaven.com .

May of 2014 saw the release of Oz’s 6th studio album “Twisted Blues Vol. 2” featuring special collaborations with: Chick Corea, Allen Toussaint, Eric Johnson, Warren Haynes, Gregoire Maret, Greg Leisz, Dave Weckl, and John Medeski. The album featured the help of a stellar backup band featuring Keith Carlock, Anton Fig, Chris Layton, Will Lee, Roscoe Beck, Jerry Z and Reese Wynans.

In March, 2015, Oz released his 7th album “Asian Twistz” featuring Dave Weckl & Etienne Mbappe. The live album was recorded during a tour in Asia during the summer of 2014.

oz-noy-img5April 2016 Oz Release his 8th studio album “Who Gives A Funk” Featuring very special guests Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa, Fred Weasley, Chris Potter, John Medeski & Corey Glover.

Sept 2017 showed the debut release of “Ozone Squeeze” , Oz’s new band featuring Atlantha Drummer Darren Stanley & Australian Keyboardist, vocalist Rai Thistlethwayte.

March 2019 Oz Release his 9th solo Album “Booga Looga Loo” Featuring Drummers-Steve Ferrone, Vinnie Colaiuta and Dave Weckl, Bassists-Will Lee, John Patitucci and James Genus, Keyboardists- Jerry Z and Brian Charette with special guests- Anne Drummond, Kevin Hays and Seamus Blake.

For his accomplishments as a trend-setting guitarist, Oz won the highly acclaimed Guitar Player magazine readers poll for “Best guitar riff on a record” (2007), “Best new talent” (2008), and “Best out there guitar player” (2013).

Oz’s success both as an artist and an instrumentalist has built demand for him as an instructor. In 2011, he released two Instructional videos for Jazz Heaven, entitled “Guitar Improvisational Workout” and “Play Along Workout.” since 2015, Oz released three instructional videos for My Music Master Class (MMMC) entitled “Unlocking The Neck” , “Blues, Bends and Beyond” and “Effects On The Gig”. He also released four videos for True Fire, entitled “Improv Wizard”, “Essentials Funk Rhythm Guitar”, “Twisted Guitar-Blues Soloing” and “Twisted Guitar- Blues Rhythm”.

Oz also conducts periodic master classes at The Collective School of Music (New York City), Musicians Institute (Los Angeles), and others.

Oz Noy has performed, toured and recorded with Richard Bona, Chris Botti, Gavin DeGraw, Harry Belafonte, Cyndi Lauper, Clay Aiken, Akiko Yano, Wonder Girls, Toni Braxton, Phoebe Snow, Nile Rogers, Mike Clark, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, Dave Weckl, Mike Manieri, John Patitucci, The East Village Opera Company, Roger Glover, Bill Evans, Randy Brecker, The Gil Evan Orchestra,Warren Hayes, Gove’t Mule, The Allman Brothers, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Allen Toussaint, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, John Abercrombie, Wallace Roney, Steve Lukather, John Medeski, Chris Potter, Fred Wesley, Tom Scott, Don Was, Nelly Furtado, Natasha Bedingfield, Phillip Phillips, Andy Grammer, Angelique Kidjo, Matisyahu, Jennifer Hudson, Henry Butler, Gart Hudson, Don Henley, Patti Austin, Take 6, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Phil Ramone, Paul Shaffer, Dweezil Zappa, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Sting, Steve Perry, Allison Krauss Foreigner, Patty Smyth, Wiz Khalifa, Shelea, Jordin Sparks, Average White Band, Christopher Cross, TYP, Betty Buckley, Idina Menzel, Luke Nelson, Justin Timberlake, Bonnie Raitt, Lizzo, Dave Mathews, Cat Stevens, Scary Pockets among others

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