Rai Thistlethwayte is one of those rare talents among a breed of forward thinking young musicians who are constantly evolving and are in pursuit of Whats Next. But, what is remarkable about Australian born multi-instrumentalist is his wide encompassing umbrella of musical abilities. It is so rare to hear someone who treats the legacy of soul, pop, jazz, electronic and rock idioms with an uncanny... »
Oz Noy Trio featuring Dave Weckl & Jimmy Haslip. On Stage, Shanghai, March 22, 2016. Enjoy! #showoftheweek »
Oz Noy has a killer lineup appearing at Amsterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival in July. With Oz this time are Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets, Allan Holdsworth) on bass, Scott Kinsey (Tribal Tech) on keys, and Gary Husband (John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth) on drums. For more info, visit the festival website. »
While on tour back in September, Abstract Logix artist Oz Noy gave an interview to Slickster Magazine. He discusses influences, the genesis of his new project Ozone Squeeze, and more. Click here to check it out. »
Guitarist Shane Theriot‘s guest on the latest episode of his podcast Riff Raff, Episode 22 is Abstract Logix artist Oz Noy. One of the most accomplished guitarists out there on the scene today, Oz has it all- amazing chops, vocabulary, technique, all delivered with touch, soul and tone. His 9 solo records capture all of this and, if that’s not enough there’s more; he uses the bes... »
Abstract Logix artist Oz Noy sits down with Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater to talk about the Boogaloo Experience Band and the recording of their upcoming album and much more. Look for the new release in 2018. »
“The magic really happens when you play the RC into the AC because that’s when you get a really big sound!” — Oz Noy. Two classic Xotic Effects pedals, the AC Booster and RC Booster, in one box. Each channel features a 2 band EQ with LED activation to indicate that the channel is engaged. Internationally-acclaimed guitarist Oz Noy has been using the AC and RC Boosters since they were first i... »
Jimmy Herring and The Invisible Whip were joined by Ozone Squeeze on the classic Miles Davis tune “Black Satin” on Sep 9, 2017 in Boulder, CO at the Fox Theatre. Jimmy Herring, Oz Noy (guitar); Jeff Sipe, Darren Stanley (drums); Jason Crosby (violin); Rai Thistlethwayte (Rhodes); Matt Slocum (Hammond B-3, Clavinet); Kevin Scott (bass). Photo courtesy of Andrea Elledge. »
“There are definitely no rules, set parameters – or formula at all,” explains Ozone Squeeze keyboardist and vocalist Rai Thistlethwayte. “It’s always been an intuitive conversation.” Throughout Ozone Squeeze, the trio makes a virtue of space – bravely letting instruments resonate against spartan backdrops, letting the arrangements breathe. Rai Thistlethwayte, known internationally as front m... »
Internationally acclaimed Israeli guitarist and composer Oz Noy follows his provocative two-volume exploration and reinvention of his blues roots (Twisted Blues) with Who Gives a Funk – a examination of classic funk and R&B grooves, spiked with his uniquely unhinged improvisational instincts. “Simple, funky music – but soulful,” is how Noy describes it, while acknowledging that simple is not s... »