Royal and I formed COPUS years ago with the idea of bridges
- between words & music, between the university & the street, between
ages & races, between classical & jazz. The word COPUS is an acronym
for Creation Of Peace Under Stars ~ Wendy Loomis
COPUS is a spoken word/jazz ensemble that presents conscious
lyrics intertwined with beautiful melodies for the sophisticated listener.
“Aspects” is an extension of the continued effort of renowned poet Royal Kent
and ASCAP award-winning composer Wendy Loomis. The track “Haves & Have
Nots” was nominated for best jazz song by the Hollywood Music and Media Awards.
In addition, COPUS collaborated with Steadfaster Media to produce a music video
of track “COPUS to the World” which was viewed over 1,200 times in the first
day of release.
"Royal and I formed COPUS years ago with the idea of
bridges - between words & music, between the university & the street,
between ages & races, between classical & jazz. The word COPUS is an acronym
for Creation Of Peace Under Stars - even more appropriate today than when we
conceived it." ~Wendy Loomis, composer/pianist/co-producer
COPUS includes flutist Monica Williams, bassist Patrick
Mahon, drummer Greg McRay and an array of guest artists. The group has
performed at clubs, theaters, festivals, and private events in the San
Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Boston and Western
Massachusetts. The band is looking to expand their horizons and is currently
looking to garner exposure through worldwide jazz festival bookings.
“COPUS is a very
innovative musical expression that is gaining a loyal fan base. In today’s
musical landscape, integration of genres is a new way of cultivating a new
audience in jazz” says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide.
"The jazz styles are very complex and the music that is
created is absolutely masterful. These compositions are amazing with just the
music, but then you get the added pleasure of the smooth spoken word vocal
styles of Royal Kent. His poetic onslaught of powerful lyrics are mind
boggling,to say the least. His silky smooth voice holds a tight grip on the
listener's ear and keeps them in a state of mind numbing ecstasy... COPUS could
become legendary if given the opportunity to thrive!" ~ Michael
Allison, MusicDish.com
COPUS created an ingenious presentation entitled “Poets
& Composers Salon” which is a monthly house concert that presents the best
indie talent of the Bay Area in an intimate, home setting. Each Salon features
spoken word/jazz ensemble COPUS, ambient duo Phoenix Rising, and guest artists
including storytellers, poets, singers, videographers, dancers, and
instrumentalists. The intimate setting of a home provides the perfect backdrop
for creativity, networking, stimulating conversation, and putting away the
distractions of technology for a few hours.
Their upcoming show is on Saturday, July 30th, 2016 in San
Francisco featuring COPUS along with ambient duo Phoenix Rising, and
singer/songwriters Karen Soo Hoo and Nathan Love.
COPUS & fellow jazz artists event - Shelton Theater, SF
- Sat., Aug. 13th, 2016.
Sat. Sept. 24th, 2016, featuring COPUS along with ambient
duo Phoenix Rising, guitarist with laser show artist Mariah Larkin and rock
guitarist Marcus Machado.
Wine Tasting - Sat., Oct. 29th, 2016, featuring COPUS,
ambient duo Phoenix Rising, and wine tasting with nonprofit Wines for Humanity
(portion of the proceeds goes to Hamilton Family Center, SF).
COPUS will perform a showcase for music industry business people
at the Cutting Edge Conference & Festival - Aug. 25-28 in New Orleans, LA
at the Intercontinental Hotel. (http://www.cuttingedgeNOLA.com) as well as
performing sets at various French Quarter jazz clubs from among this list:
House of Blues, Howlin' Wolf, Balcony Music Club, Checkpoint Charlie's,
Bamboula's, Little Gem Saloon, Julius Kimbrough's Prime Example Jazz Club, and
Louisiana Music Factory Records Store.
Broadening the extension of performance presentations COPUS
leans toward benefit concerts for several nonprofits including COA (a microloan
program for businesswomen in Africa) and Art Angels. COPUS is currently setting
up a program with Wines for Humanity - a Chicago-based organization that puts
on wine tastings where a portion of the proceeds goes to local groups fighting
homelessness. (http://www.winesforhumanity.com)
Be sure to catch their feature on The Jazz Network Worldwide
at http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com. For further information visit
http://www.copusmusic.com to learn more and to purchase “Aspects” go to
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/copus23
Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/copusmultimedia
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