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|genre = [[Neo soul]], [[nu jazz]], [[boogaloo]], [[Salsa music|salsa]], [[house music|house]]
|genre = [[Neo soul]], [[nu jazz]], [[boogaloo]], [[Salsa music|salsa]], [[house music|house]]
|years_active = 2004 - present
|years_active = 2004 - present
|label = Sunlightsquare Records, Pschent Music, Dome Records
|label = Sunlightsquare Records, Yoruba Records, BBE Music
|associated_acts =
|associated_acts =
|website = http://www.sunlightsquare.com
|website = http://www.sunlightsquare.com

|current_members = Claudio Passavanti, Tasita D'Mour, Sharlene Hector
|past_members = [[Steve Gadd]], Will Lee, [[Z-Star]], Joy Malcolm


|Also Known As =
|Also Known As =
}}
}}


'''Sunlightsquare''' are a [[Soul music|Soul]] and [[Latin jazz]] band led by Italian producer Claudio Passavanti. While the band is sometimes cited as "'''Sunlight Square'''", the name is presented as "Sunlightsquare" on their releases.
'''Sunlightsquare''' is a pseudonym of British Italian music producer and pianist Claudio Passavanti.


Primarily known for his work in [[Latin music]], [[Jazz fusion]] and [[House music]], he performs live at festivals and clubs worldwide.
They are primarily based in [[London]] and record music as well as hosting radio shows, club nights and concerts across Europe.


The group has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, most notably with American drummer [[Steve Gadd]]<ref>[http://www.drstevegadd.com/discography.htm "Steve Gadd's Discography"], Steve Gadd Official website</ref> and bassist Will Lee.
He has collaborated with international artists, most notably with American drummer [[Steve Gadd]]<ref>[http://www.drstevegadd.com/discography.htm "Steve Gadd's Discography"], Steve Gadd Official website</ref> and bassist Will Lee.


==Recent work==
==Recent work==
Having formed in 2004, this London based Latin collective are best known for their cover of [[Stevie Wonder]]’s "[[Pastime Paradise]]", supported by [[Gilles Peterson]],<ref>[http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2010/02/gp-on-bbc-radio-1-10-02-10/ "BBC Radio 1 playlist 10-02-10"], Gilles Peterson Worldwide</ref> [[Joey Negro]] and [[Jazz FM (UK)|Jazz FM]] DJ Peter Young among others.
His 2008 cover of [[Stevie Wonder]]’s "[[Pastime Paradise]]" was championed by [[Gilles Peterson]],<ref>[http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2010/02/gp-on-bbc-radio-1-10-02-10/ "BBC Radio 1 playlist 10-02-10"], Gilles Peterson Worldwide</ref> [[Joey Negro]] and [[Jazz FM (UK)|Jazz FM]] DJ Peter Young among others.


In 2009 Claudio Passavanti recorded a live album in [[Havana]] (Cuba) at [[Radio Rebelde]]'s recording studios.
In 2009 Claudio Passavanti recorded a live album in [[Havana]] (Cuba) at [[Radio Rebelde]]'s recording studios.
Released in February 2010 under the name of "Sunlightsquare Latin Combo"<ref name="Juno Records">[http://www.junodownload.com/plus/2010/05/04/sunlightsquare-latin-combo-havana-combo/ Juno Records].</ref> ''Havana Central'' has obtained critical acclaim. ''[[Blues & Soul]]'' magazine described it as "superb".<ref name="Blues And Soul">[http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/1098/sunlightsquare_latin_combo_havana_central_uk_sunlightsquare/ Blues and Soul Magazine]</ref>
Released in February 2010 under the name of "Sunlightsquare Latin Combo"<ref name="Juno Records">[http://www.junodownload.com/plus/2010/05/04/sunlightsquare-latin-combo-havana-combo/ Juno Records].</ref> ''Havana Central'' has obtained critical acclaim. ''[[Blues & Soul]]'' magazine described it as "superb".<ref name="Blues And Soul">[http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/1098/sunlightsquare_latin_combo_havana_central_uk_sunlightsquare/ Blues and Soul Magazine]</ref>

''[[BBC]]'' magazine reviewed his 2011 album "Britannia Shing-A-Ling" as "A triumph".<ref name="BBC Music">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/zg8r/ BBC Music]</ref>



==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''Havana Central'' (2010)
* ''Havana Central'' (2010)
* ''Britannia Shing-A-Ling'' (2011)
* ''Britannia Shing-A-Ling'' (2011)
* ''King Yoruba'' (2014)


==Singles==
==Singles==
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* ''I Believe In Miracles'' (2010)
* ''I Believe In Miracles'' (2010)
* ''Para Guarachar'' (2010)
* ''Para Guarachar'' (2010)
* ''Super People'' (2015)
* ''Celebration Of Oggun'' (2016)


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 09:57, 19 May 2018

Sunlightsquare
Sunlightsquare performing at the Jazz Cafe - Feb 2009
Sunlightsquare performing at the Jazz Cafe - Feb 2009
Background information
OriginLondon
GenresNeo soul, nu jazz, boogaloo, salsa, house
Years active2004 - present
LabelsSunlightsquare Records, Yoruba Records, BBE Music
Websitehttp://www.sunlightsquare.com

Sunlightsquare is a pseudonym of British Italian music producer and pianist Claudio Passavanti.

Primarily known for his work in Latin music, Jazz fusion and House music, he performs live at festivals and clubs worldwide.

He has collaborated with international artists, most notably with American drummer Steve Gadd[1] and bassist Will Lee.

Recent work

His 2008 cover of Stevie Wonder’s "Pastime Paradise" was championed by Gilles Peterson,[2] Joey Negro and Jazz FM DJ Peter Young among others.

In 2009 Claudio Passavanti recorded a live album in Havana (Cuba) at Radio Rebelde's recording studios. Released in February 2010 under the name of "Sunlightsquare Latin Combo"[3] Havana Central has obtained critical acclaim. Blues & Soul magazine described it as "superb".[4]

BBC magazine reviewed his 2011 album "Britannia Shing-A-Ling" as "A triumph".[5]


Discography

  • Urban Sessions (2005)
  • Mutations For Piano (2006)
  • Urban Latin Soul (2008)
  • Let's Groove (2009)
  • Havana Central (2010)
  • Britannia Shing-A-Ling (2011)
  • King Yoruba (2014)

Singles

  • Pastime Paradise (2008)
  • I Believe In Miracles (2010)
  • Para Guarachar (2010)
  • Super People (2015)
  • Celebration Of Oggun (2016)

References

  1. ^ "Steve Gadd's Discography", Steve Gadd Official website
  2. ^ "BBC Radio 1 playlist 10-02-10", Gilles Peterson Worldwide
  3. ^ Juno Records.
  4. ^ Blues and Soul Magazine
  5. ^ BBC Music

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