CLUB SQUISITO

CLUB SQUISITO is a jazz-duo composed by Valerio Semplici, member of Black Box - band which dominated the dance scene for a ten year period from 80 to 90's year, and which with the successfull hit "Ride on Time" climbed the musical charts all around the world - and by Mirco (B)ertani, a professional dj and radio anchorman. Club Squisito received excellent reviews by the italian specialized press for the first single in own Menu EP, and received many other positives reactions on differtent internet blogs. The track entered into the first 10 singles hit parade of the singles sold on Juno UK.The second track "Fade Away" has been insterted into the compilation "Styled in Italy Volume 2"edited by Stefanno Cecchi Records. The third single "Miss You EP" is a sale success in Japan and has been broadcasted by ZIP FM. The consacration for the 2 artists arrived with the double vinyl Naked, with the featuring of Zhana Saunders, New Yorker vocalist, who collaboraed with big american artists and band (like DEEE-LITE, BILL LASWELL, MASTERS AT WORK). Naked is comprising 8 versions which range over from the deep house to the jazz, with electro-funk injections.The Odyze's versions are to emphasize, he is an italian artist transplant to New York since many years. His versions are a ambient-pop with a strong emotional mark. Naked has been chosen for the compilation "Fashion Week", which collects the range of the most famous musics used for the fashion shows of New York, London, Milan, Paris and in the compilation "Fashion Clinic", launched in Portugal for the famous fashion and cosmetic Company.The new CD "MAMAYOMA" is a fusion of jazz,electronic music and pop... received excellent reviews In all the Club Squisito's publications there is the artistic/compositive presence and cooperation of Barbara Truzzi, alias Barbara O’Neil. . The production of Club Squisito supported by: CHARLES WEBSTER, ROCCO, MOODYMAN, BEN WATT, TOM MIDDLETON, JIMPSTER, HIDEO KOBAYASHI... In December 2010 forthcoming double cd "WELCOME TO THE CLUB" 2005/2010 CONTAINS THE BEST TRACKS BY CLUB SQUISITO and unreleased
track "BABY TRIP"



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MONDAY MICHIRU

Born August 19, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan, Monday Michiru was named by her parents, jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and jazz saxophonist Charlie Mariano, to reflect both her Japanese and American heritage. With music obviously in her
blood, Monday showed interest in the arts from an early age, studying modern dance and ballet from the age of 8, and classical flute from 11 years of age.
After winning first place in several local flute competitions in Los Angeles, she attended the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan and was recognized for her talent and awarded a scholarship from both the Armstrong Flute Association and Interlochen Arts Academy to attend the prestigious school full
time, which she did from 1979-1981. During her years at IAA, she studied the flute and also minored in voice and performed with the school orchestra, choir and choral groups.
After graduating IAA, Monday shifted her studies from the classical flute and began concentrating on the voice more seriously. In 1987, she was scouted by a young Japanese movie director, Shinji Somai, to appear as a lead in his movie“Hikaru Onna” (“Luminous Woman”) about an opera singer; Mr. Somai was
infamous in Japan for starring unknown young people who had never had previous experience in acting. Monday decided to move to Japan to coincide with the filming of the movie, which entered the International Tokyo Film Festival in 1987, earning honorable mention for Best Actress. She debuted in the film under the stage name Michiru Akiyoshi which earned her Best New Actress
awards from Kinema Junpo, The Japan Academy, and the Yokohama Film Festival.
At the urging of her management company in Japan, she continued in her newfound and unexpected film career, expanding into other fields such as radio DJ, modeling, appearing on television as a “personality,” and even tried her hand
at journalism. It was in 1991 that she finally had the opportunity to reroute her endeavors back to her roots in music and released her debut solo album. By 1993, Monday steadily began recording and releasing albums in Japan and later in Europe, Australia, and South America, both solo and as a featured singer/writer for groups such as DJ Krush, Mondo Gross, Kyoto Jazz Massive,
Cosmic Village, Basement Jaxx and many others. She has also produced and remixed tracks for other artists. Monday has appeared in numerous music festivals and clubs both in Japan and Europe, including the Greater Tokyo Music Festival at Honmonji, Tokyo (2003), the Okayama Jazz Festival (2003), the Blue
Note Clubs in New York and throughout Japan, the Newport Jazz Festival in Madarao (1999), The Baltic Jazz Festival (1999), North Sea Jazz Festival (1997), Montreux Jazz Festival (1997), Stuttgart Jazz Festival (1997), The Phoenix
Festival (1996), Beppu Jazz Festival (1995), etc.
Monday Michiru now resides in New York and continues to record, produce and tour with her own group.

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