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CAMERA SOUL is a powerful jazz-funk ensemble, produced by Mr. Marco Rossi of Azzurra Music (Verona) and released and marketed in the Americas by Kathryn Ballard Shut of TIMKAT Entertainment (Denver, Colorado). Inspired by legendary horn line, soul, R&B, and jazz-fusion artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire, The Commodores, Tower of Power, and Stevie Wonder, as well as neo-soul grooves by Incognito, Erykah Badu, and Jamiroquai, the group is based out of southern Italy (Bari), and led by veteran composer-arranger brothers Piero and Pippo Lombardo.

Camera Soul’s distinctive sound is further defined by the sweet and soulful voice of lead vocalist Maria Enrica Lotesoriere (Dress Code - 2015) and formerly by Serena Brancale on the group’s first two albums (Words Don’t Speak - 2011 and Not For Ordinary People - 2013)

The group features a world-class lineup of studio and live performance musicians, including Pippo Lombardo (piano), Beppe Sequestro (bass), Antonio Tosques (lead guitar, 2015), Francesco Palmitessa (lead guitar, 2011- 2013), Gianluca Cardellichio (rhythm guitar), Liviana Ferri (percussion), Fabio Delle Foglie (drums, 2014- present), Mimmo Campanale (drums, 2011-2013), Daniele Scannapieco (tenor sax), Gianfranco Campagnoli (trumpet), Piero Dotti and Elio Arcieri (background vocals).

Camera Soul has released three albums – Words Don’t Speak (2011), Not For Ordinary People (2013), and now, Dress Code (2015). Each album delivers powerful jazz-funk, neo-soul, progressive Jazz, and a mixture of genres that have earned the group critical acclaim.

The Brothers routinely collaborate with other talented songwriters and lyricists worldwide. On Dress Code, Kathryn Ballard Shut once again contributed music and lyrics to several selections, and the Brothers welcomed Maria Enrica and Christine Joan Johnson as new lyricists on the album.

Camera Soul’s unique sound appeals most to audiences that love groups such as Incognito, Brand New Heavies, and Steely Dan.

*** THE BROTHERS LOMBARDO ***

Lifelong lovers of jazz, R&B and soul, the Brothers Lombardo are the fuel behind Camera Soul’s tremendous sound. Prior to writing for Camera Soul, both Piero (guitarist by training) and Pippo (album pianist/horn arranger) created masterpieces for Azzurra Music on several albums over the course of a decade for Latin Jazz group Marchio Bossa. With the formation of Camera Soul in 2011, the brothers refined their writing style to reflect original songs that recall the Golden Age of 1970s and 1980s soul and funk.

In addition to writing for Camera Soul, pianist Pippo is extremely active on the worldwide live music circuit. Both composers are members of Italy’s performing rights organization, SIAE, and their music can be heard on worldwide radio sites such as Jango, Earbits, and Spotify, as well as purchased on global mp3 sites such as iTunes, Amazon, CDBABY, Last.fm, eMusic, Rhapsody, and all major digital sites worldwide.

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PRAISE FOR CAMERA SOUL – DRESS CODE (2015)

TWO-TIME WINNERS of the AKADEMIA MUSIC AWARD! Best Funk/Fusion Song — “My Heart” (Aug 2013) — Best R&B/Soul Song – “Locked Inside” (Aug 2014)

“I had a big smile on my face when I discovered that quite recently there is a new album on the way from Camera Soul. We have played tracks from Camera Soul over the years and I have been a huge fan of them! They are just so, so good …. They are back [and] they are sounding wonderful as always. Brilliant!” - Paul Miller, On-Air Host, The Paul Miller Soul Show, BBC Radio (South) (Feb 1, 2015)

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Dress Code

Azzurra Music (Europe/World) / TIMKAT Entertainment (N. America)
2015

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Not For Ordinary...

Azzurra Music (Europe/World) / TIMKAT Entertainment (N. America)
2013

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Words Don't Speak

Azzurra Music (Europe/World)
2011

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