Here's the official press release for our upcoming radio interview.

Minus my usual goofy attitude. Enjoy!

Contemporary Jazz group GruvAvénue will be interviewed by Traxx Selecta on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 10:00 pm on Malaysia’s national radio station. GruvAvénue’s self-titled debut jazz CD, will be featured on the show and is available at all tower records in Malaysia and selected Rock Corners record shops.

Oct 13 – Homegrown contemporary jazz group GruvAvénue will be showcased on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 10:00pm by Traxx.fm’s “Traxx Selecta,” , The interview, available globally at traxxfm.net, will include original music composed by GruvAvénue band-leader and double bassist Vincent Ong. Smooth, laid back, pop and R&B-inflected, this slick and stylish self-titled album is the new breed of groovy contemporary jazz. The original music here is absolutely enthralling, full of delicate melodies, subtle intricate changes, strong rhythmic sense, vibrant harmonic nuances, and perfected by flawless live playing.

TRAXX SELECTA is a show that concentrates on different genres of music on five-days-week basis. On every Tuesday Traxx Selekta promotes jazz music and emerging jazz artists of all sub-genres. The show is also packed with facts, jazz history, artist info, song info and other related trivia. Jazz fans all over the world can tune in to hear Deejays Jezza & Maya's interviews with local veteran musicians and up-and-coming jazz groups.

GruvAvénue CD was recently reviewed in Malaysia's major newspaper, the star, in which the band was highly recommended. When asked to comment on GruvAvénue 's debut CD, local jazz website, alldatjazz reviewed, “the album is a significant recording of original, smooth jazz compositions by some of the finest young names in Kuala Lumpur’s ever growing jazz circle. the improvisational element is also present and evident through-out with ample helpings of legato saxophone lead, fluid piano and punchy bass lines. This album was definitely worth getting and it left me wanting more of the same. It's only the beginning for this band and let's watch what's forthcoming in future.”

“GruvAvénue” is available at all tower records in Malaysia and selected Rock Corners record shops. For more information or for booking, please visit blackmachine.com.my or email sun@blackmachine.com.my