Mocking Shadows is a Canadian R&B and jazz/funk fusion band from Calgary, Alberta.
History Mocking Shadows was founded in 1997, and originally performed traditional rhythm and blues music."Calgary band moving to more modern R&B, soul sound". The Crag and Canyon, September 18, 2007 The band's first album was entitled Mock1, and this was followed in 1999 with a live album, Caught in the Act, and "Long Way," in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, the Mocking Shadows toured across Canada with B. B King."In the Presence of Musical Royalty". Lac Du Bonnet Leader]. April 22, 2002
The lineup changed over time, leading to the introduction of funk elements and ska jazz in their music."The dual nature of Shadows". Calgary Herald, 2007-12-13 by Heath McCoy"Email scam plays on musicians' dreams". CBC News]. May 19, 2009" Mocking Shadows and Rachelle Van Zanten rock and roll". Lethbridge Alberta Beat, 20 October 2009
The band released several more albums;"‘City boy’ comes to rural Alberta". Cochrane Eagle, Mar 05, 2015 By: Allison Drinnan their album Out of the Blue was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2004."Manitoba Nets 33 Nominations at 2004 WCMAs". M nitoba Music. August 17, 2004 The Shadows horn section also contributed to Boogie Patrol's 2017 album Man On Fire."Recensie: Boogie Patrol – Man On Fire". Blues Magazine, 19 May 2017"Boogie Patrol reaches new level of studio polish, fan appreciation with latest album, tour". Edmonton Journal, Roger Levesque April 22, 2017
Band members 2023 lineup Jory Kinjo, Bass/Vocals."Bar Band of the Month: Jory Kinjo". Calgary Herald, Drew Anderson, Swerve 07.31.2012 Gareth Hughes, Saxophone/Vocals. Steve Fletcher, Keys/Vocals. Freddy B, Drums. Aaron Young, Guitar. Kim Beachum, Trumpet/Flugelhorn. Carsten Rubeling, Trombone Amber Suchy, Vocals Stephanie Suchy, Vocals
Past members Adam Esposito, Drums. Fernando Longhi, Drums. Rob Phillips, Guitar/Vocals. Mike Little, Keys/B3. Darren Bourne, Keys/B3 Andrew Lattoni, Trombone. Roderick Tate, Trombone. Ian Hartley, Trumpet/Backing Vocals John Johnston(deceased)Bass. Patrick Raymaker, Keyboards. Dan Smith, Guitar
Discography Mock - 1 - 1998 Long Way - 2001 Caught in the Act - 1999 Out of the Blue - 2003 Check One - 2005 The Sound - 2007
References
External links
Mocking Shadows at myspace