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COPUS
Think of COPUS as a blending of Maya Angelou and Esperanza Spalding. We call it Renaissance Funk. Original material with a positive message; Rap without violence, Hip Hop with a degree, Jazz with lyrics, Classical with a beat.
COPUS has presented quality poetry and music productions across the US at stellar/legendary venues including The Bitter End and Feinstein's 54 in New York, SFJazz Center and 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, The Cutting Edge Festival in New Orleans, and The Courthouse Arts in Rhode Island.
Formed by renowned poet Royal Kent and ASCAP award-winning composer Wendy Loomis, the core ensemble is rounded out by bassist Patrick Mahon and drummer Levon Washington.
New vinyl album The Dilemma was just released.
Awards
The ensemble was nominated for ‘best jazz song’ by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, was honored with ‘best spoken word’ by the Clouzine International Music Awards, the W.A.M. Award for ‘best social justice/peace song’.
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“COPUS is like a combination of Quincy Jones meets Baz Luhrmann… theatrical & dramatic in nature with great storytelling.” ~Sleeping Bag Studios
“The jazz styles are very complex and the music that is created is absolutely masterful.” ~Michael Allison, Music Reviewer
"The jazzy, smooth vibes are the best ticket in town." ~Garth Thomas, Hollywood Digest
Herbie Hancock
piano
Bob Dylan
guitar and vocals
Esperanza Spalding
bass
Kamasi Washington
saxophoneMusic
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
