Mocking Shadows

Mocking Shadows is a Canadian R&B and jazz/funk fusion band from Calgary, Alberta.

Mocking Shadows
The Mocking Shadows performing at a free concert on Canada Day 2007 in Calgary
Background information
OriginCalgary, Alberta, Canada
GenresR&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae
Years active1997 (1997)–present
Websitemockingshadows.com
MembersGareth Hughes
Andrew Lattoni
Fred Brenton
Jory Kinjo
Dan Smith
Darren Bourne

History

Mocking Shadows was founded in 1997, and originally performed traditional rhythm and blues music.[1] The band's first album was entitled Mock1, and this was followed in 1999 with a live album, Caught in the Act, and "Long Way," in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, the Mocking Shadows toured across Canada with B. B King.[2]

The lineup changed over time, leading to the introduction of funk elements and ska jazz in their music.[3][4][5]

The band released several more albums;[6] their album Out of the Blue was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2004.[7] The Shadows horn section also contributed to Boogie Patrol's 2017 album Man On Fire.[8][9]

Band members

2018 lineup
  • Jory Kinjo, Bass/Vocals.[10]
  • Gareth Hughes, Saxophone/Vocals.
  • Steve Fletcher, Keys/Vocals.
  • Fred Brenton/Jon May, Drums.
  • Arun Bhaumik/Aaron White, Guitar.
  • Kim Beachum, Trumpet/Flugelhorn.
  • Carsten Rubeling, Trombone
  • Amber Suchy, Vocals
  • Stephanie Suchy, Vocals

Past members
  • Fernando Longhi, Drums.
  • Rob Phillips, Guitar/Vocals.
  • Mike Little, Keys/B3.
  • Andrew Lattoni, Trombone.
  • Roderick Tate, Trombone.
  • Ian Hartley, Trumpet/Backing Vocals
  • John Johnston(deceased)Bass.
  • Patrick Raymaker Keyboards.

Discography
  • Mock - 1 - 1998
  • Long Way - 2001
  • Caught in the Act - 1999
  • Out of the Blue - 2003
  • Check One - 2005
  • The Sound - 2007

References
  1. "Calgary band moving to more modern R&B, soul sound". The Crag and Canyon, September 18, 2007
  2. "In the Presence of Musical Royalty". Lac Du Bonnet Leader"]. April 22, 2002
  3. "The dual nature of Shadows". Calgary Herald, 2007-12-13 by Heath McCoy
  4. "Email scam plays on musicians' dreams". CBC News"]. May 19, 2009
  5. " Mocking Shadows and Rachelle Van Zanten rock and roll". Lethbridge Alberta Beat, 20 October 2009
  6. "‘City boy’ comes to rural Alberta". Cochrane Eagle, Mar 05, 2015 By: Allison Drinnan
  7. "Manitoba Nets 33 Nominations at 2004 WCMAs". M nitoba Music. August 17, 2004
  8. "Recensie: Boogie Patrol – Man On Fire". Blues Magazine, 19 May 2017
  9. "Boogie Patrol reaches new level of studio polish, fan appreciation with latest album, tour". Edmonton Journal, Roger Levesque April 22, 2017
  10. "Bar Band of the Month: Jory Kinjo". Cagary Herald, Drew Anderson, Swerve 07.31.2012
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