Curfew are a jazz fusion band from England.
Early years: 1988–1995 Curfew were formed in 1988 by Martin Lawrie and Steve Marshall as an outlet for their jazz fusion compositions. During the next year, the band augmented their lineup with Bill Morrison on drums and Julian Costello on saxophone. After Morrison's departure in 1992, Shan Chana joined the band. With vocalist Rena, the band appeared at venues such as the Jazz Café in Camden. In the studio the band produced a number of demos which would later become the basis for their debut album.Curfew's band history: http://www.curfew.co.uk/about.html
New line-up and album: 1995–1997 With the arrival of a new drummer, Russ Wilson the band recorded their first album (Somewhere In The City) with guests Dave O'Higgins and Mark Hewins. The album was released by Afterdark Records.Dave O'Higgins's list of credentials: http://www.daveohiggins.com/pages/biography.htm#played
Back to basics: 2004–present With only occasional session appearances from Jones and Travis (as well as Lawrie's son Alex on saxophone, flute and EWI), the band entered the studio in December 2004, before releasing Hold The Front Page in September 2005.
With Andrews preoccupied through 2006 with his solo album, the band reconvened in early 2007 for an appearance at the Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking. Shortly after this, Wilson announced his departure from the band.Nick Andrew's personal website (news page):
On 20 July 2007 Andrews stated on his personal website that Curfew will be performing at the 2007 alloutguitarFEST (formerly Kymfest). The festival took place on 16 September at the Roadmender venue in Northampton.Nick Andrew's personal website (news page): allguitarFEST lineup: http://kymfest.co.uk/index.cfm/go/app.lineup#NickA
Having been described in the press as "jazz rock with a Weather Report sound",Jack Massarik, Evening Standard: http://www.cdunsigned.com/cd.php?products_id=260 the band are the self-proclaimed pioneers of the electric jazz genre;Curfew define the "Electric Jazz" genre: http://www.curfew.co.uk/electric.html combining traditional instrumentation and performance with modern MIDI techniques.Mark Robinson's HTFP review: http://www.alloutguitar.com/issue/2007_05_may_jun/curfew_hold_the_front_page
Personnel Martin Lawrie – keyboards Nick Andrew – guitar Steve Marshall – bass guitar, flute Russ Wilson – drums
Discography Somewhere in the City – 1997 Return of the Jazz Fusioneers – 2001 Hold the Front Page – 2005
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