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Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack Londons Burly-Q Revue starting at 10:30!TEZETA BANDEthiopian Musics hypnotically funky rhythms and exotic tonality lay the foundation for Tezeta Band, an eight-piece ensemble that plays nostalgic instrumental soul music. With a sound rooted in Ethio-Jazz, Tezeta Band (pronounced tih-zeh-tah Band) have been playing old-school African jams across clubs, festivals and restaurants to popular acclaim since 2008. The group was created by members of legendary 90s Portland hip-hop group, Five Fingers of Funk, who became obsessed with the catchy melodies and pulsing grooves introduced on the French compilation series, Ethiopiques. 10 years later Tezeta Band still creates energetic and soulful music inspired by the golden age of Ethiopia.Tezeta Band has had the distinct honor to open for and share the stage with such legends as, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke, Toots The Origin of Night life and their music has been featured on several internationally known compilations, Noise and Chill Out: Ethiopian Groove Worldwide and Beyond Addis 1 s music was also used in the award winning independent documentary Zemene. Their version of Mahmoud Ahmeds single Gizie Degu Neger was also voted into the top local songs of 2015 by jazz radio KMHD and their single The Viper was featured in Songlines Magazines CD sampler (October 2016). Tezeta Band is currently hard at work on a new album of original material with hopes of a release in the near future.Tezeta Band consists of former Five Fingers of Funk players:Ted Hille/ Saxophone, Tim Cook / Keyboards. Curt Bieker/Trombone & Josh Prewitt/ Trumpet also Mark Blanding/drums (Brass Roots), Percussionist Jim Fisher, Guitarist Brent Martens (Ural Thomas & the Pain ) & Bassist Arcellus Sykes (Ural Thomas & the Pain).KMHD Morning Show DJ Derek Smith will begin the evening, spinning rare grooves and beats from his vast collection of fine vinyl. Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack Londons Burly-Q Revue starting at 10:30!

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