Chieli Minucci – Genesis
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Chieli Minucci began playing the guitar when he was eight. He studied at Ithaca College and Queens College focusing on Music and English. Chieli has performed as a sideman with a variety of artists over the years including Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez and Lionel Richie. He formed the band Special EFX with George Jinda in 1983 and they released their first album Special EFX in 1984. Minucci is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Special EFX with the release of his new album Genesis, due out on May 21, 2013 via Shanachie Records.
We’ re proud to announce the upcoming release of Chieli Minucci & Special EFX 2013 brand new release, “Genesis”. This landmark CD celebrates 30 years of recording and concert touring for the Grammy nominated band! Featuring longtime members of Special EFX. drummer Lionel Cordew, bassist Jerry Brooks, and keyboardist Jay Rowe. With special guests percussionist Mino Cinelu (Weather Report. Sting. Miles Davis), drummer Omar Hakim (Trio of Oz, Weather Report, Sting, Madonna), pianist/recording artist Lao Tizer. fiddling goddess Karen Briggs (Yanni, Jazz in Pink), plus newcomer vocalists Xu Feiyu (she’s’ from Shanghai. China) and Victor Starksy. Plus the return of longtime Special EFX saxman David ManVi!
You can pre-order your copy at Amazon.com.
Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is the leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group Special EFX, which he co-founded with the late George Jinda in 1984. A major force on the jazz and world music scene for 25 years, Special EFX’s newest release, Without You is a diverse collection of jazz-fusion, world rhythms, and the effortlessly flowing guitar artistry that Chieli (key-eh-lee) is known for. A true sound-tapestry, blending layers of sound and harmonic texture, Without You is an instant classic.
