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Note: Raymond Vincent is behind all because he was
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A&M
1416
North La Brea Avenue
Hollywood
California 90028
(213) 469-2411
OCT. 1 1973
Biography
Do you speak Esperanto? Probably
not. It is an international language designed to bring people together of all
nations in mutual understanding. It's also an accurate concept when applied to a
new rock orchestra of the same name. A group of twelve musicians brought
together by a mutual musical understanding.
Esperanto includes a four-piece
string section which plays an integral part of the overall sound, and some fine
lady vocalists also featured very much in the forefront.
Amongst the twelve musicians, seven
of them have received formal classical training while the others were out on the
road, benefiting from practical experience. Naturally, a classical influence is
present, but essentially it's a rock-oriented outfit, reinforced by strong
harmonies and a string section that complements the overall sound.
Although Esperanto is very much a
collective creation, it was Raymond Vincent who was the creative genius. At 27
he already has a glittering musical career behind him. A child violin prodigy,
in the last few years he was both principal violinist of the Belgian Symphony
Orchestra and the leader of the highly reputed Belgian rock group "The Wallace
Collection". It is he who developed an original 'rock orchestra' concept for
this band, and is the group's main arranger.
The other members all have an
individual contribution to offer. All are experienced musicians with credits
ranging from pop session to symphony orchestras. All in all, it is unique album
simply entitled "Esperanto" and now available on A&M Records.
You might not be able to speak
Esperanto, but after hearing the album you'll understand musically what it means
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Line-up
BRIDGET LOKELANI DUDOIT:
(Hawaiian) Vocals, Acoustic Guitar. Has been singing with top session gigs and
television in Britain and in the States.
GLENN SHORROCK:
(English/Australian) Vocals, Guitar. Ten years experience in the pop/rock world
wih successful singles.
JANICE SLATER: (Australian)
Vocals. Many faceted singer who was twice voted top Australian female vocalist.
BRUNO LIBERT: (Belgian)
Keyboards. Classically trained pianist. Spent three years in the continental
recording scene.
TONY MALISAN:
(Italian/Belgian) Drums. Conservatorium-trained since the age of eight.
GINO MALISAN:
(Italian/Belgian) Bass, Flute. Conservatorium-trained from an early age.
RAYMOND VINCENT: (Belgian)
1st Violin. Belgian Symphony Orchestra. Leader of the "Wallace-Collection".
TONY HARRIS: (English) Viola,
Sax. An experienced session musician. Has also done numerous tours with the
Menuhin Chamber Orchestra.
JOY YATES: (New Zealander)
Vocals, Flute. Has sung professionally throughout the world.
BRIAN HOLLOWAY:
(English/Australian) Guitar, Piano. A budding arranger who has played with top
Australian groups in the past.
TIMOTHY KRAEMER: (English)
Cello, Piano. Has worked for many years in the classical and recording world.

some signatures: Bruno Libert,
Gino Malisan, Timothy Kraemer, Godfrey Salmon
© Claude Wacker - 2001-2014
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