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Audiences have praised Lorens Chuno’s performance as energy-filled, captivating and elegant. The New York-based Nigerian musician has created a unique sound that has a broad appeal. His warm and dynamic vocal styling is the perfect vehicle for his catchy and bold modern jazz compositions that are always complete with soul and West African influences.

Lorens Chuno has played several distinguished venues and festivals across the country, and has opened for international acts including the Chicago Afrobeat Projects, the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, and Angelique Kidjo. He has also worked with some legendary musicians including drummers Poogie Bell and Roger Humphries, and pianists Geri Allen and Marc Cary.

Lorens Chuno’s new studio album, “Rhythm Sustained” is due for release in September 2018. The singer, composer and pianist describes the album as a collection of music and lyrics that address contemporary issues from the perspective of a new generation African.

In addition to performing and composing, Lorens Chuno maintains a steady voice in the ongoing jazz discourse. He hosts the podcast and online radio show “Doing Jazz with Lorens Chuno” on which he presents captivating conversations with enterprising jazz musicians. Doing Jazz has become one of the major avenues where independent jazz musicians introduce their work.

Lorens Chuno is also a well-trained mathematician, and currently an assistant professor of mathematics at Manhattan College.

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Rhythm Sustained with Bassist John Gray

Read "Rhythm Sustained with Bassist John Gray" reviewed by Lorens Chuno


Bassist John Gray stops by to discuss Lorens Chuno's new album, Rhythm Sustained on which he played. The two musicians ended up discussing many things including the making of the album, Texas, Mr Know-it-all and many subtly related stuff. Rhythm Sustained features Lorens Chuno on vocal, piano, and percussion; John Gray on bass; Michael Vitali on drums; Takafumi Suenaga on piano; Michael Eaton on saxophone; Wayne Tucker on trumpet; Tom Larson on guitar; and Albino Mbie on guitar.

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Lorens Chuno: Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC

Read "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" reviewed by James Nadal


Having relocated to America from Nigeria in 2000 to pursue advanced studies in mathematics, vocalist Lorens Chuno was repeatedly drawn back into the music of his homeland, and found a novel method of fusing it with American jazz. Chuno, now an established university math professor, delved into his artistic persona in 2008, releasing “Highlife, Soul, and Ecstasy" that year, and “My House" in 2012. Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC, is a sophisticated blend of original compositions set in a progressive cosmopolitan ...

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Recording

NYC-Based Nigerian Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Lorens Chuno "Rhythm Sustained" Available Now!

NYC-Based Nigerian Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Lorens Chuno "Rhythm Sustained" Available Now!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Lorens has worked with Geri Allen, Marc Cary and opened for Angelique Kidjo! About Lorens Chuno Audiences have praised Lorens Chuno's performance as energy-filled, captivating and elegant. The New York-based Nigerian musician has created a unique sound that has a broad appeal. His warm and dynamic vocal styling is the perfect vehicle for his catchy and bold modern jazz compositions that are always complete with soul and West African influences. Lorens Chuno has played several distinguished venues and festivals across ...

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Lorens Chuno "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" - CD Release Performance On September 11 At DROM!

Lorens Chuno "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" - CD Release Performance On September 11 At DROM!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

LORENS CHUNO, WEST-AFRICAN JAZZ FUSION! Gaining International Airplay and Reviews Interviewed Recently on KUNV (Las Vegas) Interview on Los Angeles “Talk Radio" Soon Thursday, August 25th Show: 8pm Shrine World Music Venue 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. New York, NY 10030 212-690-7807 CD Release Gig on Sunday, September 11th Door: 6:30pm | Show: 7:15pm DROM 85 Avenue A New ...

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Lorens Chuno - New CD "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" - West-African Jazz Fusion

Lorens Chuno - New CD "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" - West-African Jazz Fusion

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

INTRODUCING LORENS CHUNO! New Release: Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC INFECTIOUS GROOVE OF AFRO-BEAT, R&B AND SOUL WEST-AFRICAN JAZZ FUSION! Since 2008, Lorens Chuno has played live sets that have been praised as “energy-filled", “captivating", and “educative". Over this period, the New York based Nigerian born musician has created a unique sound that can be broadly classified as West-African Jazz fusion. His warm and dynamic vocal style, along with his bold compositions, helps define this sound. All the aforementioned qualities can ...

"Chuno's forté is his remarkable vocal qualities, enhanced by his ability to establish and maintain a sense of groove." —James Nadal, All About Jazz

"...great, ear opening stuff that offers the armchair traveler a first class ticket to destinations unknown." —Chris Spector, Midwest Record

"...a unique sound that can be broadly classified as West-African Jazz fusion. His warm and dynamic vocal style, along with his bold compositions, helps define this sound." —All About Jazz

"...carefully bred jazz project with a generous dose of African touch ." —Onos, Bella Naija

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