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Who are we ?
Dan Goldstone – Guitar
Pera – Bass & Vocals
George Krethlow-Shaw - Drums & Percussion
Raz is a multi-genre trio based around Essex, UK, playing Jazz, Funk, Pop, and Rock fusion.
'Raz' is a word derived from 'Rock' and 'Jazz'.
Raz began in May 2014 as a college and university project. The band seeks to cross the boundaries of musical genres to create a new blend of sound unique to the band.
Individual members of Raz have 15+ years, experience in music performance and recording.
Raz have frequently performed in London, Suffolk, Essex, and surrounding areas, including: The Birds Nest in London, Hot Box and The Bassment in Chelmsford, Colchester Arts Centre, Coda, Three Wise Monkeys, William Loveless Hall in Colchester, and Queen St. Brewhouse Colchester, Manor Ballroom Ipswich, Sunny Sailors in Maldon and many more brilliant music venues!
In 2017, Raz was the only instrumental act to reach the finals of Undiscovered Live Music Competition.
Raz have also performed at festivals such as: Claction Sea-and-Beach Festival, Kelvedon Festival, Maldon Carnival, Maldon Smoke and Fire Festival, Bnatural Music Fest and Harwich Festival.
Not only that but Raz have a great relationship performing with some awesome promotion companies such as: Jazz Social, Rowntree Records, JAR Records, Essex Rocks, and others for live performances.
As a highly creative trio, Raz have collaborated with other acts like: Poppy Scarlett, Joe Church, plus many more other fantastic acts. We are always looking to collaborate! For more information on this, please have a look at the websites services page.
When Raz are not performing or collaborating, they are writing new pieces of music, writing over 40 originals and counting. Some of which have been recorded into two albums, three singles and one EP you can find on the websites music page.