Barrio Jazz Gang
Some of his best productions have been synchronized in many American films and TV series.
About
Rob Colella, one of the two musician-producers of the Barrio Jazz Gang‘s project has a string of productions to his credit (Panaphonic, Black Bombay, Jazz Stuff Combo) and is the man behind the the foundation of th Funky Juice records. he began his recording activity in 1993 after a decade of organizing concerts, live-acts, disco-events, restaurants, bathing establishments. In 1997 he founded Funky Juice records and to date he has around 150 titles distributed throughout the world.
Some of his best productions have been synchronized in many American films and TV series such as: Fading Gigolò by John Turturro, Rachel Getting Married by Jonathan Demme, Ugly Betty Tv Series Soundtrack SOFIA’S CHOICE, SEX AND THE CITY 6 – Tv Series- LET THERE BE LIGHT, HONEY 2 – Tv Series- Go Every Steps On The Way, SAMANTHA WHO 1 – Tv SeriesTHE HYPNOTHERAPIST, SAMANTHA Tv Series WHO VIRGIN, THE HOCKEY DATE, HUFF Tv Series SAMPLE CLOSET, SOUTH BEACH WHO DO YOU TRUST
His favorite instrument is the acoustic and classical guitar, but for many years he has focused on computer music and electronics with jazz accents, piano and bossa-nova.
Stefano Micarelli is the other pillar of the band, a guitarist-producer who has collaborated with the likes of George Garzone and Harvie Swartz. The man cultivates a veneration for Wes Montgomery and Tal Farlow as well as a passion for electronics and fly fishing. Other members are Aldo Bassi
(trumpet), Paolo Innarella (sax and flutes) and singer Paola Fortini, all established musicians from the italian jazz scene. The Barrio Jazz Gang‘s debut album reveals the band’s compelling itinerary between the brainy elements of jazz and the more physical, pulsing elements of club-dance music. A distinctive Mediterranean and Latin American touch colours the themes and melodies throughout the album. Echoes of retrò-jazz, of bossa-nova and of african rhythms make up the texture of this musical excursion, crossing a great deal of boundaries along the way. The long-awaited album is now ready and bound to be played in many lounges and clubs across the globe. To date the band has produced 3 CD albums, 2 EPs, 2 singles and a collection of remixes
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Funky Juice Records
Funky Juice Records is an independent record label dedicated to promoting contemporary funk, soul, and jazz music, with influences ranging from acid jazz to instrumental hip-hop. Founded with the goal of bringing vibrant grooves and rhythms to a global audience, Funky Juice Records supports emerging artists and innovative projects that celebrate the authenticity of analog sound and musical creativity. With a focus on sound quality and rich production, the label stands out for a unique style that blends tradition with experimentation.