Groove Kings Win At Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards
27th April 2010
Congratulations to the Groove Kings who have scooped the Group/Duo of the Year category at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
Howard Forman and Irene Marc were presented with this accolade at the CSJ Awards on Friday 24th April and they performed their nominated song, Blood Red, at the televised gala event.
Listen to the wonderful performances that are on their album, Blood Red, by clicking the player on the right.
"Groove Kings is an explosive blues, rock and R&B duo from Montreal put together by guitarist/songwriter Howard Forman and powerful vocalist Irene Marc.
"Their latest release Blood Red in 2009 has been critically acclaimed and garnered them a nomination as Group/Duo of the Year at the CSJA." (CSJA website)
The night was made even more memorable when Howard was able to meet and chat with the legendary music engineer and producer Phil Ramone.
This photo [right] shows Phil Ramone(l) and Howard(r) backstage at the CSJ Awards event at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre.
