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Uploaded: July 25, 2008 at 10:02 pm
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Music video by Gemini Soul performing "Sun Goddess," the second single taken from their 4th 2008 jazz/funk fusion album "The Nefertiti Xperience," now available at Amazon, CDBaby & iTunes.Credits:Andre Ajamu Akinyele - bassJon O'Bergh - keyboardsAlex Marks - drumsspecial guest: Elvin (Wahid) Jones - percussionDancers: Maureen Deavers, Gloria Jones, Sabrina Jones, Maria Perezalonso, Justine Sutton, Kenneth Wilcots.Directed and produced by Andre AkinyeleFilmed by Gloria Jones and Andre AkinyeleEdited by Andre Akinyele and Jon O'BerghFilmed at Soundwave Studios, Oakland, CaliforniaJuly 20, 2008A special thanks to the flies and their families that wouldn't leave the set.Gemini Soul continues to redefine the genre of jazz with their new album "The Nefertiti Xperience." Gemini Soul describes their new album "The Nefertiti Xperience" as "70's funk mixed with a little jazz and a whole lot of fusion." Gemini Soul's fourth release "The Nefertiti Xperience" on the Pearl Jazz Recording Label features 13 tracks.Gemini Soul is Andre Ajamu Akinyele (bass & programming); Jon O'Bergh (keyboards & programming); Andrew Foster (percussion); and Alex Marks (drums) originating from the San Francisco bay area are known for their eclectic blend of jazz/funk fusion with an electronic element known as "Cyber Jazz."Gemini Soul's music has been featured on the hit television shows Girlfriends, The Tony Danza Show, and Entertainment Tonight. They also performed on the morning television show Sacramento & Co. (ABC Affiliate KXTV) and various radio shows. Gemini Soul was a "Featured Artist" in the September/October 2007 issue of Abyss Jazz magazine, one of the jazz industry's premiere magazines. Gemini Soul had the opportunity to open for legendary Latin/Jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo at the 2007 San Jose Juneteenth Festival. Pete Escovedo said, "Ajamu is one FUNKY bass player!" Gemini Soul headlined their own west coast tour from September to November 2007 playing in some of the country's most prestigious jazz and club venues such as Catalina Jazz Club - Hollywood, CA; The Knitting Factory - Hollywood, CA; The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA; The Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ; Kuumbwa Jazz - Santa Cruz, CA and many others. Gemini Soul's discography has been recognized and added to Billboard and VH1, iwhich is a huge accomplishment being independent artists.Gemini Soul On Tour...for upcoming dates visit www.geminisoul.net© 2008 Pearl Jazz Recording Label. Gemini Soul is a Registered Trademark. FBI Warning: Unauthorized Duplication or Misuse of this content is punishable by federal laws.