Zaramela

Hailing from Chicago, Zaramela has been very active in the Midwest music scene for the past 3 years. With a unique sound combining elements of Jazz, Soul, Rock and Hip-Hop, Zaramela continues to grow a sound unlike any other band. Their first EP “Work” was released in 2011 followed by their first full length album “Gumbo” in 2013.

Zaramela is currently working hard in the studio and are excited to release their 3rd project in late 2015! Stay up to date with Zaramela by following them on one of their many social media outlets:

https://www.facebook.com/Zaramela.Band
http://zaramela.com/
https://twitter.com/Zaramela_Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-_jmBFwQ9M
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Aaron

In Zaramela:
Trumpet, trombone and backup vocals
Other instruments:
Piano, ukulele
Musical Influences:
Chicago, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Kids These Days
Favorite bands:
EMEFE, The Isley Brothers, Local Natives, The O’My’s
Favorite Zaramela song:
Fool Outta Me
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Inho

In Zaramela:
Bass guitar and backup vocals
Other instruments:
Guitar, piano, trumpet
Musical Influences:
Jaco Pastorius
Favorite bands:
BADBADNOTGOOD, Massive Attack, Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie
Favorite Zaramela song:
In Motion
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Jameson

In Zaramela:
All guitars
Other instruments:
Percussion, piano, and once played the trumpet
Musical Influences:
John Butler, Jimi Hendrix
Favorite bands:
Gary Clark Jr., The Roots, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Zaramela song:
By My Side
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Josh

In Zaramela:
Alto and tenor saxophone, and backup vocals
Other instruments:
Clarinet
Musical Influences:
Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, Robert Marcellus
Favorite bands:
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Papadosio, the Strokes, Kids These Days
Favorite Zaramela song:
In Motion

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Kris

In Zaramela:
Lead vocalist, trumpet
Other instruments:

Musical Influences:
Robert Glasper, David Bowie, Primus, Led Zeppelin, Toro y Moi, The Roots, Jamiroquai, and Pink Floyd
Favorite bands:

Favorite Zaramela song:
Fool Outta Me

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Malcolm

In Zaramela:
Drummer and backup vocals
Other instruments:
Saxophone, guitar
Musical Inspiration:
Stanton Moore, STS9, Snarky Puppy, Dennis Chambers, Genesis, Dennis Brown, Soja
Favorite bands:
Snarky Puppy, Umphreys Mcgee, Lettuce, Genesis, Groundation, emefe, Herbie Hancock
Favorite Zaramela song:
Gold Digger with live ending bro

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Mike

In Zaramela:
Baritone sax, keyboards and backup vocals
Other instruments:
Clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone
Musical Influences:
The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, and Mozart
Favorite bands:
Alt-J, Phoenix, and Snarky Puppy
Favorite Zaramela song:
Take It Off