Gordon's Suitcase
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Gordons Suitcase creates restless, ambient soundscapes, using the familiar configuration of bass, drums and guitars to create their unique instrumental compositions.
The bands creative energy has led it from combining jazz standards and originals in its sets to playing only its own original music. Gordons Suitcase is not however prepared to play music solely for their own enjoyment. The enjoyment of our performance by the audience, as well feedback received from them is critically important to Gordons Suitcase, says Rainier Prins, one of the bands two guitarists. Unafraid to experiment, guest artists are invited to consolidate and deepen the music using different instruments including percussion, the violin and the horn. The continued development of the bands sound will also be sure to take it down many interesting creative twists and turns in the future.
Although influenced by jazz, the music fuses to incorporate a diverse array of genres and styles. Each musician also contributes their own unique style and interpretation of the music, and skilled improvisation on the guitarists parts always ensure the unexpected. The result is an eclectic blend of musical genius that continues to wow audiences.
Poignant, worldly and always with an ever-present and truly magical ambience, each song takes you on a different but equally amazing journey. These stories tell of exquisite experiences that leave you in a state of oriental bliss. They offer movement, emotion, originality and the opportunity for each listener to relate to the music on their own personal level.
Throughout the bands career jazz standards have remained a passion and favorite to perform with jazz sets ranging from popular songs such as My funny Valentine, Take five, Foggy day, and Autumn Leaves to more up tone interpretations of Stolen moments, Blue Monk, Memphis Underground and All blues. These jazz-favourites are often performed at events, corporate functions and weddings.
Gordons Suitcase comprises of Rainier Prins and Illimar Neitz on guitar, Malcolm Ross on bass and Jako Loots on drums. Rainier - a classically trained guitarist - is now focusing his efforts on exploring the jazz genre. Illimar Neitz left behind a stint with acclaimed hardcore rockers
4 Ounce Freedom to pursue his interests in gentler, deeper music. Malcolm, an eager student of music, comes from a diverse and eclectic musical background, having played in everything from pop-rock bands to music of a more spiritual nature. Jako formerly played Percussion for Duusman and Scicoustic and also draws from extensive experience on the djembe drums, in both playing and mentoring.
Formed towards the end of 2003, Gordons Suitcase has performed over a hundred and fifty shows including the opertunity to open for Afrikaans artists such as David Kraamer and Anton Goosen.
Not surprisingly, the versatility of the music reflects in the diversity of the audience and fans. Gordon's Suitcase has played gigs in a variety of different venues. Weddings, corporate functions and art galleries. Cool Runnings, Tings & Times and Sidewalk Cafe. The 2005 White Horse Sessions and 2006 Levis Original Music gigs. Family fleamarkets, townships, Aardklop and (lest we forget) Oppikoppi - for the fourth time to date. The band also embarked on two very successful Cape Town tours in March/April 2005 and December 2005.
Gordons Suitcase is currently preparing to release its debut album
Good Girls like Music through Wolmer Records a must for every intelligent music lovers collection. The album features 13 full lenth tracks and a selection of well-known guest artists including Ampie Omo (Boo), Piet Botha (Jack Hammer) and the legendary Greg Georgiades.
Bridging the gap effortlessly, it is clear that their music appeals to a wide variety of different age groups, cultures and musical tastes. Gordons Suitcase satisfies the undercurrent of yearning for experimentation and originality in South African music as if it is the most natural thing in the world.
Looking for something revolutionary? This is it.Have you performed in front of an audience?Besides playing jazz standards and originals at corporate functions and the like,
Gordon's Suitcase play frequent gigs around Pretoria at venues such as Sidewalk Cafe, Cool Runnings, Foundry Fly Lounge, Steak and Ale, Zanzibar & Tings an Times. They have also played at the White Horse Sessions 2005 and the Levis Original Music Sessions 2006. Playing both the easter and main Oppikoppi festivals for the past two years, the band has been reserved for the main 2006 event. "Revel Inn" in Rustenburg is also a favourite.
Your musical influences
Illimar Neitz (Guitar): Pat Metheny, Steve Newman
Rainier Prins (Guitar): John Schofield, Johnny Fourie
Jako Loots (Drums): A Perfect Circle, Tananas, Urban CreepWhat equipment do you use?
Illimar: Vox Guitars, Hiwatt (Maxwatt) and Marshall Amps, Boss ME30 multi-effects floor unit.
Rainier: Suzuki semi-accoustic Guitar, Roland Bolt60 Amp, Ibanez Delay Unit, Rat Overdrive Pedal.
Malcolm (bass): Hohner Jack 5-String Bass, Behringer Head & 2x15 Speaker Cabs.
Jako Loots: Tama Rockstar Kit, Evans heads, Tama Iron Cobra Power Glide double kick pedal, Iron Cobra hi-hat stand & Zildjan Custom cymbals & hi-hats.Anything else?
The bands debut album "Good Girls like Good Music" will be released early 2006. The official Gordon's Suitcase website is also under construction: www.gordonssuitcase.comfuvi's station
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Thanks for adding us to your station! Will come back to hear some of your music when I'm not rushing out the door.
MillieGreetings!
If you've found yourself here, there may be a chance that you our tunes reach you in some way or another. The only one track available at the moment is our soon-to-be-released debut single "Open Range Super Hero." More will follow, so kept checking back!
The Gordon's Suitcase debut album "Good Girls like Good Music" is expected for in May/June 2006.
The Gordon's Suitcase official website - www.gordonssuitcase.com - is currently in the final stages of fine-tuning and so on. Feel free to check in for a sneak at the cool designs tho!
We hope that our music can mean something to you.
PS: For the South Africans out there, check out our gig guide to find out where our next performance is. Would love to have you there to share the music and support local music. There's nothin better, if you know what I mean.
Peace.
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Wow this is fantastic,brilliant... I'm a huge fan of jazz,I'm wondering if you want to collaborate with an emcee,poet I know i 'm young but for years been looking for Jazz musicians to collaborate with & learn from. I also want to learn different production styles to enhance my production