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Guitarist
Jon Coleman, percussionist John Pickell, and bassist John Ugarte have
composed, recorded and performed together since the 1980’s throughout
Los Angeles’ jazz circuit, and most notably as the house band at The
Lighthouse in southern California’s South Bay area.
Their music is a fusion of Latin, Caribbean and North African
influences – an intermingling of guitar, percussion, strings, piano, woodwind and
horns that create the special Gold Coast
sound.
Our first album, “Latitudes”,
was enriched by a number of great jazz artists including Grammy nominee
Patrice Rushen on keyboards; Gerald Albright on saxes and flute; Grammy
nominees Ndugu Chancler and Terri Lynn Carrington on drums; Dave
Carpenter on acoustic bass; Oscar Brashear on trumpet; and Mamak Khadem
on vocals. Each guest
artist enhanced the melodies by infusing them with their own creativity.
We truly thank them for their wonderful contributions.
Gold
Coast blends melodic compositions and arrangements, with natural
acoustic elements. Our
initial offering, “Latitudes”, was
nominated in two categories for the 2000 Los Angeles Music Awards.
Out of over 2,000 submissions, the recording won “Best Jazz
Guitarist” (Jon Coleman) and was a nominee in the Best Jazz Album
category. Over the years, we’ve played a lot of instruments and composed a lot of songs. To those who’ve heard us “live”, we trust you’ll revel in being able to listen to us – whenever. To those hearing us for the first time on-the-air, we hope our CD will be added to your home/office/car airwaves. If we can help you relax or enliven your day, then we know our musical gifts are appreciated – and for Gold Coast, that’s what life’s about…
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