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'''Uzeb''' was a [[jazz fusion]] band from [[Montreal, Quebec]], who were active from [[1976]] to [[1992]].
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = UZEB
| image = Uzeb au Petite Église St-Eustache.jpg
| image_size =
| landscape = yes
| alt =
| caption = Uzeb performing in [[Saint-Eustache, Quebec]], 2017
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Drummondville]], Quebec, Canada
| genre = [[Jazz fusion]]
| years_active = {{flatlist|
* 1976–1992
* 2016–present}}
| label = Paroles & Musique, NORAC
| associated_acts =
| website = <!-- {{URL|uzeb.club}} -->
| current_members = *[[Alain Caron (musician)|Alain Caron]]
*[[Michel Cusson]]
*Paul Brochu
| past_members = *Jean St. Jacques
*Stephan Montanaro
*Sylvain Coutu
*Michel Cyr
}}
'''UZEB''' is a Canadian [[jazz fusion]] band from [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] who were active from 1976 to 1992, and reunited in November 2016. The members are [[Alain Caron (musician)|Alain Caron]] ([[bass guitar]]), [[Michel Cusson]] ([[guitar]]), and Paul Brochu ([[drum]]s). The band won a number of Canadian awards during the 1980s. By 1989, international sales of UZEB's first eight recordings had exceeded 200,000 units, which the ''Encyclopedia of Music in Canada'' calls "an unprecedented figure for a Canadian jazz group".<ref>"[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/uzeb-emc UZEB]," ''Encyclopedia of Music in Canada''. Web, Nov. 18, 2010.</ref>


==History==
The members were [[Alain Caron (musician)|Alain Caron]] ([[bass guitar]]), Michel Cusson ([[guitar]]), and Paul Brochu ([[drum]]s).
UZEB was formed in 1976 in [[Drummondville]], Quebec, when guitarist Michel Cusson and bassist Alain Caron started a jazz duo. The band originally named itself Eusèbe Jazz, their first concert (in Acton Vale, QC) being on the name day of [[Eusebius of Vercelli|St Eusèbe]]. This name was later shortened to UZEB. The band soon moved to Montreal. Drummer Paul Brochu joined Cusson and Caron in 1978. Until 1987, the band included a keyboardist: first Jean St-Jacques, followed by Stephan Montanaro (featured on the album ''Live in Bracknell''), Sylvain Coutu, and then Michel Cyr. In the 1980s, UZEB had what was then a very technologically advanced [[MIDI]] system for its synthesizers.


After 1987, UZEB became a trio consisting of Cusson, Caron, and Brochu. UZEB won Quebec Félix awards as group of the year in 1984 and 1989 (in competition with Quebec pop and rock bands). As well, the band won awards for jazz album of the year in 1983, 1984, 1986, and 1987. UZEB did Quebec-wide and several Canadian tours. In 1991 UZEB received the [[Oscar Peterson]] [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], which was presented at the 1991 [[Montreal International Jazz Festival]].
UZEB is said to have possessed and fully used one of the most technologically advanced [[Midi]] systems of that era.


UZEB played its first European concert in 1981 at the [[Bracknell Jazz Festival|Bracknell (England) Jazz Festival]]. In 1983, UZEB appeared at the Festival de Jazz de Paris and recorded at the Olympia in Paris. UZEB also played in other European countries and in Southeast Asia (in 1990). However, UZEB rarely played concerts in the US. UZEB's most popular songs include "Junk Funk", "Smiles and Chuckles", "Mile 'O'", "60 rue des Lombards", "Spider", and "Uzeb Club".
Among other awards, Uzeb received the [[Oscar Peterson]] [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] which was presented at the [[1991]] [[Montreal International Jazz Festival]].


In 2017, the band reformed for a series of five concerts in Europe and fourteen in Quebec.
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==Discography/Discographie==


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== Discography==
* ''UZEB live in Bracknell'' (1981, Paroles & Musique, WL-532). New funk; Le waiter rapporte; Tribecca; Slinky; La ballade bleue; Introduction du groupe; Bull's nostril blues.
* ''Fast emotion'' (1983, Paroles & Musique, WL-010). Smiles and chuckles; Number one; Slinky; Fast emotions; Brass licks; Doobie; Son song; Junk funk; Penny arcade.
* ''You, be easy'' (1984, Paroles & Musique, WL-021). On top; Miles away; Fretless; Entre ciel et terre; Hit it; Bella's lullaby; Hangin' out; Pork chops. Ajout au CD : Le waiter rapporte; Tribecca.
* ''Between the lines'' (1985, Paroles & Musique, WL-027). Number 5; Gimme a break; Mile "0"; Spacy country; 60, rue des Lombards; Acapella; Le baiser sale; Nice.
* ''Live à l’Olympia'' (1986, Paroles & Musique, WL-034). Time Square; Mile "O"; 4:PM gate 26; Le baiser salé; 60 rue des Lombards.
* ''Absolutely live'' (1986, Paroles & Musique, WL-035). Ouverture #5; Format; Tiny twins; The kid; Pork chops. (Album fait avec Didier Lockwood)
* ''Noisy nights'' (1988, Paroles & Musique, PEM-047). Noisy nights; Spider; Luna mars; New hit; Mister Bill; Cool it; I believe it; Good-bye pork pie hat. Extra CD tracks/Ajout au CD : I believe it; Wake up Call / Moe’s run.
* ''Live in Europe'' (1988, Paroles & Musique, PEM-050). Time Square; Mile "O"; 4:PM gate 26; Le baiser salé; 60 rue des Lombards; New Funk; Slinky; La ballade bleue; Bull’s nostril blues.
* ''UZEB Club'' (1989, B.C.C.L., BCCL-060). Uzeb club; Not even the shadow of the tail of a lizard; Après les confidences; Loose; Mister Moe; Perrier citron; Time to go; Bouncer.


==References==
===Studio albums===
* ''Fast Emotion'' (1983)
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*[http://www.bassically.net/featured_artists/alain_caron/caron_biography.htm The International Institute of Bassists]] - Alain Caron CV and Discography
* ''You, Be Easy'' (1984)
* ''Between the Lines'' (1985)
* ''Noisy Nights'' (1988)
* ''UZEB Club'' (1989)
===Compilations===
* ''Entre Ciel Et Terre'' (1996)
* ''Best of Uzeb'' (2000)
===Live albums===
* ''Live in Bracknell'' (1981)
* ''Live à l’Olympia'' (1986)
* ''Absolutely Live'' (with [[Didier Lockwood]]) (1986)
* ''Live in Europe'' (1988)
* ''World Tour 90'' (1990)
* ''Reunion Live'' (2019)
===Music DVDs===
* ''UZEB - The Last Concert'' (1991)
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


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==External links==
;Official websites
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:*[http://www.alaincaron.com Alain Caron]
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:*[http://www.michelcusson.com/ Michel Cusson]
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:*[http://www.instituteofbass.com/giveaways/alain_caron/ The International Institute of Bassists - Alain Caron biography and discography]
;Interviews
:*[http://www.innerviews.org/inner/uzeb-reunion 2016 Reunion Interview with Innerviews]
:*[http://www.innerviews.org/inner/caron.html Alain Caron Interview with Innerviews]
:*[http://www.innerviews.org/inner/cusson.html Michel Cusson Interview with Innerviews]
;General biographical information
:*[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/uzeb-emc UZEB] in [[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]
:*[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/uzeb-mn0000176562 UZEB page] on [[Allmusic.com]]


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== External links ==
* http://site.ifrance.com/leparolier/quebecois/classartistes/u/uzeb.htm
* http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0003546
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* http://www.alaincaron.com
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* http://www.michelcusson.com/


[[Category:Jazz ensembles]]
[[Category:Canadian jazz ensembles]]
[[Category:Quebec_musicians]]
[[Category:Jazz fusion ensembles]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Montreal]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1976]]

Latest revision as of 21:59, 15 November 2023

UZEB
Uzeb performing in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, 2017
Background information
OriginDrummondville, Quebec, Canada
GenresJazz fusion
Years active
  • 1976–1992
  • 2016–present
LabelsParoles & Musique, NORAC
Members
Past members
  • Jean St. Jacques
  • Stephan Montanaro
  • Sylvain Coutu
  • Michel Cyr

UZEB is a Canadian jazz fusion band from Montreal, Quebec who were active from 1976 to 1992, and reunited in November 2016. The members are Alain Caron (bass guitar), Michel Cusson (guitar), and Paul Brochu (drums). The band won a number of Canadian awards during the 1980s. By 1989, international sales of UZEB's first eight recordings had exceeded 200,000 units, which the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada calls "an unprecedented figure for a Canadian jazz group".[1]

History

[edit]

UZEB was formed in 1976 in Drummondville, Quebec, when guitarist Michel Cusson and bassist Alain Caron started a jazz duo. The band originally named itself Eusèbe Jazz, their first concert (in Acton Vale, QC) being on the name day of St Eusèbe. This name was later shortened to UZEB. The band soon moved to Montreal. Drummer Paul Brochu joined Cusson and Caron in 1978. Until 1987, the band included a keyboardist: first Jean St-Jacques, followed by Stephan Montanaro (featured on the album Live in Bracknell), Sylvain Coutu, and then Michel Cyr. In the 1980s, UZEB had what was then a very technologically advanced MIDI system for its synthesizers.

After 1987, UZEB became a trio consisting of Cusson, Caron, and Brochu. UZEB won Quebec Félix awards as group of the year in 1984 and 1989 (in competition with Quebec pop and rock bands). As well, the band won awards for jazz album of the year in 1983, 1984, 1986, and 1987. UZEB did Quebec-wide and several Canadian tours. In 1991 UZEB received the Oscar Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented at the 1991 Montreal International Jazz Festival.

UZEB played its first European concert in 1981 at the Bracknell (England) Jazz Festival. In 1983, UZEB appeared at the Festival de Jazz de Paris and recorded at the Olympia in Paris. UZEB also played in other European countries and in Southeast Asia (in 1990). However, UZEB rarely played concerts in the US. UZEB's most popular songs include "Junk Funk", "Smiles and Chuckles", "Mile 'O'", "60 rue des Lombards", "Spider", and "Uzeb Club".

In 2017, the band reformed for a series of five concerts in Europe and fourteen in Quebec.

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
  • Fast Emotion (1983)
  • You, Be Easy (1984)
  • Between the Lines (1985)
  • Noisy Nights (1988)
  • UZEB Club (1989)

Compilations

[edit]
  • Entre Ciel Et Terre (1996)
  • Best of Uzeb (2000)

Live albums

[edit]
  • Live in Bracknell (1981)
  • Live à l’Olympia (1986)
  • Absolutely Live (with Didier Lockwood) (1986)
  • Live in Europe (1988)
  • World Tour 90 (1990)
  • Reunion Live (2019)

Music DVDs

[edit]
  • UZEB - The Last Concert (1991)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "UZEB," Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. Web, Nov. 18, 2010.
[edit]
Official websites
Interviews
General biographical information
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