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The group draws from a diverse array of other influences; classical, jazz, gospel and funk are all part of the Mozayik sound. The members of Mozayik bring together multiple talents and years of performing and recording experience.
Mozayik's self-titled debut recording was released to rave reviews. Mozayik released their second CD, "Rhythmic Reflections," in 2004. This dynamic recording featured such traditional Haitian folkoric drum rhythms as Nago (Sa te Bel) Mayi (Pen Mayi), Ibo (Mireille), Rara (Caravan & Moving On), Kontradans (African Queen), Kongo (Limye) and Petwo (The Journey). The beauty us newspapers and music magazines such as "The Haitian Times", "Beat", "Kompa Magazine", and Haiti's "Le Nouvelliste." The group was also featured on Public Radio International's "The World" program.
Mozayik's concept lies in the way these rhythmic motifs are utilized. Many projects seeking to fuse traditional/folkloric music with jazz seem to superimpose one structure or motif over the other, while Mozayik's approach is seamless.
"Haitian Creole Jazz", features such traditional Haitian folkoric drum rhythms as Nago (Sa te Bel) Mayi (Pen Mayi), Ibo (Mireille), Rara (Caravan & Moving On), Kontradans (African Queen), Kongo (Limye) and Petwo (The Journey). Jazz lovers of all kinds are excited about Mozayik's sound, a blend of ancient and modern, grounded in tradition yet boldly moving forward.
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Mozayik at Haitian Jazz Festival Oct. 9 @ SOBs in NYC
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All About Jazz
September 1, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Mozayik is extremely pleased to announce our participation in this momentus occasion. So many of the brightest talents from our Haitian jazz community will be meeting under one roof, on one stage, together creating an event unlike any other in recent Haitian music history! We urge you to reserve your tickets/table early, and to help us spread the word by passing this email on to as ...
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Mozayik Upcoming Performances & News
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All About Jazz
UPCOMING MOZAYIK PERFORMANCES Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway @ 60th Street (Columbus Circle) 5th Floor Late Sets -- July 26-30, 2005 Mozayik returns for another week at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The band will perform the late set each evening, following sets by Arturo O' Farrill (Lincoln Center's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra's Musical Director) & Riza Negra. Tues. - Thurs., July 26-July 28 11pm Fri - Sat., July 29-30 12:30am Admission to the Late ...
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Mozayik @ Kombit Restaurant, Brooklyn 7/9/05
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All About Jazz
July 7, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Fresh from a week-long residency at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, (featured in a “Critic's Pick" write-up in Time Out NY magazine), MOZAYIK is back in Brooklyn for a one-night engagement. NYC's premier Afro-Haitian jazz quintet MOZAYIK will be performing at the Kombit restaurant in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, July 9th at 9pm. Come enjoy the unique and uplifting sounds of Mozayik and partake ...
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Mozayik - live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola June 14-18
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All About Jazz
June 10, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Don't miss the debut of Afro-Haitian rhythms dancing inside the house that Wynton built: Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. New York City's premier Afro-Haitian jazz quintet & Zoho Music recording artists MOZAYIK will performing in support of their new release --"Haitian Creole Jazz", at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola - June 14-18, 2005 Mozayik will be playing the After Hours set each evening: Tues. - Thurs. ...
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Mozayik CD Release/Live Performance 5/21 at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar
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All About Jazz
May 20, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Please join Afro-Haitian jazz quintet Mozayik as they celebrate their newest release & label debut: “Haitian Creole Jazz" on Zoho Music. Mozayik CD Release Party Saturday, May 21, 2005 Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 254 W 72nd Street (b/ Broadway & West End) New York City 2 sets beginning at 8pm. 10$ cover plus table minimum. Reservations Reccommended: Call (212) 579-0222 for more info. More information ...
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Mozayik's "Haitian Creole Jazz" cd release party Thursday, May 5 at Satalla 10PM
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All About Jazz
May 3, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Greetings, Spring is in the air, and the May 3rd release date for Mozayik's “Haitian Creole Jazz" cd on Zoho Music (ZM200506) is right around the corner. Come out and help us celebrate our new release --- pick up your copy of “Haitian Creole Jazz" and catch some live jazz music “with a Haitian flavor" courtesy of NYC's premier Afro-Haitian jazz quintet. Mozayik's “Haitian Creole Jazz" ...
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Mozayik's "Haitian Creole Jazz" cd release party events
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All About Jazz
April 26, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Greetings, Spring is in the air, and the May 3rd release date for Mozayik's “Haitian Creole Jazz" cd on Zoho Music (ZM200506) is right around the corner. Come out and help us celebrate our new release --- pick up your copy of “Haitian Creole Jazz" and catch some live jazz music “with a Haitian flavor" courtesy of NYC's premier Afro-Haitian jazz quintet. Mozayik's “Haitian Creole Jazz" ...
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