Blu 7/James Barela

Genre: Jazz
Las Vegas, Nevada USA Contact

BLU7 is the NU and fresh voice of jazz. The world is becoming a smaller place and we are learining so much of other cultures. This world influence, combined with modern jazz and urban/comtemporary beats is at the heart of BLU7's music. Check it out at www.blu7music.com www.blu7music.com

Artist Information

Biography

BLU7 is a contemporary jazz ensemble conceived by trumpeter/composer James Barela. BLU7 combines elements of modern jazz with an ecclectic mix of styles ranging from latin, world beat, pop, classical, R&B, funk, and the avante garde. BLU7's music can be described as thought prevoking, engaging, and unpredictable with melodies that are as unique as they are unforgettable. BLU7 focuses on improvisation of the individual as well as group improvisation within the confines of thoughtful composition. BLU7 is the voice of jazz present and jazz future. Proof of this can be heard on their debut CD "Cultural Instigator"now being played in over 20 countries including: USA, Australia, Canada, Honduras, UK (BBC), Spain, Norway, Greece, Holland, Turkey, Albania, France, Indonesia, China, and many more. Their music is featured on the BBC, NPR, and Taiwan National Radio.

BLu7 are Diverse Records recording artists

Instrumentation

James Barela-Trumpet, EVI, composer
EJ Delgado-Guitars
Justin Vogel-Bass
Mitchell Anthony-Drums and Percussion
Rachel Delgado-Piano, Organ, Rhodes, Synthesizer

Discography

Cultural Instigator-June 2008

Links

Audio

Lyrics

Video

Photo Gallery

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  • CULTURAL INSTIGATOR cover

Press

  • Kind of Blu-James Barela's eclectic jazz group tries to find its way in Las Vegas [+ Show ]

    Trumpeter James Barela has not lacked for motivation. In his early days, he used to drive 120 miles ...

  • Creative jazz blooms in the desert

    http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=19363

  • An Awesome Sunday [+ Show ]

    An Awesome Sunday! Jun. 2nd, 2008 at 9:29 AM Hello to all of my listeners, All Around The World....

  • Trumpeter back in jazz scene after injury... [+ Show ]

    Jazz trumpeter James Barela was on a roll until he blew out his lip. “I was really, really busy, ...

  • Cultural Instigator-CD review [+ Show ]

    Blu7: "Cultural Instigator" - CD Review Share  Today at 10:01am Cultural Instigator, a debut CD b...

Setlist

We play original music and arrangements. Our sets range from 45 min. to 75 min. and have an endless amount of material. For example,

1. Povo-Freddie Hubbard
2. Favela-A.C. Jobim
3. Like a Star-C. Bailey-Rae
4. Kelly-BLu7
5. Caipirinha-BLu7
6. Come Together-Beatles
7. Matador-BLu7

Basic Requirements

Calendar

There are no upcoming dates at this time.