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The John Mazzarella Band's music combines the grace and sensitivity of the singer/songwriter tradition with an inventive and exciting approach to the guitar. He creates a balance not often heard in music these days."

- Toltec Entertainment

July 2002 - October 2003

The music of The John Mazzarella Band is a collection of styles and influences : danceable pop tunes colliding with soft acoustic numbers, blues tinged slide guitar workouts side by side with jam oriented improvisations, not to mention the hints of jazz, electronic, soul, funk and folk music that pop up from time to time.

July, 2002

I became a part of the J.M.B. through a very kind reference from Michael Raven, a drummer who was already playing for John Mazzarella. He and John have also known and worked with each other on and off for the last 8 years. Michael has since left the group to pursue music in his own way.

John & Jim

What I enjoyed about this group is the fact that I was able to contribute more than just bass lines, I took responsibility for artwork, mailings and John's website. There was a time when John needed me as a steady partner for gigs, which was nice because I was able to play some of my solo bass instrumentals. It was a convenient for me, and eclectic show for listeners full of John's original folk/pop songs, my solo bass playing and a whole list of familiar covers you might not hear everyone else playing.

The latest news on John is his debut album, scheduled to be released sometime the end of February 2004! Connect with John at www.johnmazzarella.com.

Jim
January, 2004

Real Video & Music Samples of Future Love Orchestra Performances:

This song is all original. There was a great chemistry with the band while we were performing. Also taken from the July 27th gig at Sweet Dreams.	With Me Or Not - ISDN/Cable Modem - Real Video
Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes." This take was recorded live on November 16, 2002 at Woody's Roadhouse in Farmingdale, NJ.	In Your Eyes - 56k Modem - Real Video In Your Eyes - ISDN/Cable Modem - Real Video
My first gig with the band at Sweet Dreams Cafe in Madison, NJ. An original song, "Better Than Lorraine," with me on fretless bass. July 27, 2002.	Better Than Lorraine - ISDN/Cable Modem - Real Video
Collective Soul's "Shine" played on lap steel. This was recorded live on November 16, 2002 at Woody's Roadhouse in Farmingdale, NJ.	Shine - 56k Modem - Real Video Shine - ISDN/Cable Modem - Real Video

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