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Level 42*...Jazz/Funk/Other

Level 42 is a group of fabulous musicians with a style
of music from Jazz Funk to Pop.
Their music is nothing short of Awesome...
Since 1980...their music has consistently been first rate...
top notch...and difficult to surpass.
They are most definitely a long time favorite for me
and many others...hence the reason and purpose of this
Tribute Page.
Check out Level 42's MySpace and their
Official Website for a complete Level 42 Discography
as well as information about Level 42 as a group
...and the individual members who are terrific artistes
themselves.
One such member of Level 42 being the ever so Fantastic
...Unbeatable...'Slap Bass' Genius...
the Phenomenal Mark King!!!

...Click above for a Comprehensive Discography...

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Click on Level 42's Photo for Their MySpace...
Click on the Black Banner...www.level42.com...for Their Official Website...

France

Wally Badarou *...Other

Wally Badarou *...although rarely seen in public performances with Level 42, he is a true member of the band in every sense of the word. From the beginning, Wally's excellence as an artiste was and is a major driving force for the sound and success of Level 42.
He is a visionary writer, composer, performer, producer...and the list goes on. His Discography Can Be Seen On Level 42's Official Website Or Go Directly There With The Following Link...

His two albums..."Echoes" (1984) and "Words of a Mountain" (1989) are beautiful collections of his 'Art For The Senses'. The albums are difficult to find but are being considered for reproduction.
He has created numerous musical scores/soundtracks for movies and TV. There are 75 plus albums/soundtracks of various artists that are works of Wally Badarou. Among the artists are...Grace Jones, Robert Palmer/Power Station, Gwen Guthrie, Mick Jaggar, Julio Iglesias, Talking Heads...and more.

Additional to his repertoire, he is an actor and film maker. Without a doubt, Wally is a masterful, multi-facted artiste as well as a wonderful person. Wally Badarou is nothing short of genius.

"May the wait be over! "Fisherman", my first genuine solo release in nearly two decades, is out. At long last...." Preview it, download it right here, with this jukesticker:

"Learn everything about it on my site in english or in french."
Click on the above photo or the black banner for Wally's Official Website

United Kingdom

Phil Gould *

Phil Gould*, Level 42's Original Drummer is an Overall Multi-Talented Musician, Soundwriter and Producer.
Phil Gould's Discography Is Available At Level 42's Official Website.
Click the follow link...

His latest release, "Terraforming"...a Phil Gould, Rupert Brown and Neil Black Masterpiece...is available now at iTunes.

The CD is also available on hard copy with a limited run of 500 CD's...numbered and personally signed by Phil.
Among the many amazing artists who contributed to this excellent compilation of music are... Mike Lindup (keys & backup vocal) and Berenice Scott (lead vocal)...also featured below.

I HAVE MY COPY...DO YOU HAVE YOURS?!

Visit Phil's website for full details as well as news, updates, live show info, tips, clinics, forums and much more...!!!!

click below...

Phil is working on another album..."Watertight".
Release information will be available via PhilGould.com and his MySpace as well.

In addition, Phil is working on a Demo release of previously unheard album material!
WoW! That promises to be exciting!!!

Again, all updates available at PhilGould.com

United Kingdom

Berenice *...Pop

Berenice* Is A Singer/Songwriter With A Beautiful Voice. Her Music Is Equally Beautiful. She Does Some Of The Great Vocals For Level 42. She Is Also Featured On Phil Gould's New Album "Innocent Abroad". Her Talent Shines On Her Own Album "Ten Takes"You Can Hear Samples Of Berenice's Music On Her Myspace...
(click on photo)

United Kingdom

Jakko M Jakszyk*...Progressive/Rock

Jakko M Jakszyk*...At One Time With Level 42 As A Guitarist & Vocalist, He Is Also A Composer And Does All These Things Beautifully On His New Album Release "The Bruised Romantic Glee Club". Superb Music! To Hear His Music and Learn More About Jakko Jakszyk, Visit His Myspace. Check Out His All Star Band Members...You Will Probably Recognize A Few! (click on album photo above)

Canada

King Tribute Machine w/Kitty Armstrong*

Kitty Armstrong is a well-known bass player with a style that it remarkably similar to Mark King's phenomenal style of bass playing.
King Tribute Machine is the only verified tribute band of it's kind in Canada.
She is sponsored by John Diggins of Jaydee Custom Guitars.
Kitty is working on her upcoming album..."The King's Court" which is dedicated to Mark King and all members of Level 42...both past and present.
Some of the tracks that will be included on Kitty's album are...
"Mirrors"
"That's Me: A Survivor"
"Come On Up"
"Check It At The Door"
"I Don't Need It"
"What Comes Around Stops"
and
"The King of Life"
"The King of Life" being dedicated to Mark King himself.
Visit Kitty's MySpace and her Official Website for additional information...photos and upcoming news about the much awaited release of..."The King's Court"
King Tribute Machine is also featured on Artists Music of the World MySpace.

Click on Kitty's photo for her MySpace
Click on the Black Banner for her Official Website

The Slideshow below has great photos of Kitty Armstrong...Mark King signing her bass...Mark King with John Diggins of Jaydee Guitars...Mark King with Kitty...Boon Gould with Kitty...Boon Gould with camera (say cheez!)...Kitty's drum kit...and...Kitty's Beautiful Bass...and her bass that is signed by Mark King making it priceless...!!!

Sweden

Svetlan Raket*
...Progressive/Rock/Live Electronics

Svetlan Raket is an excellent drummer, composer and all around first rate musician.
Svetlan is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California...with 30 years experience as an accomplished drummer/percussionist. He studied privately with mentor and friend, the late Mark Craney of Jethro Tull, Tower of Power and Gino Vanelli.
Among his many influences is Phil Gould, original drummer for Level 42.

With 20 years teaching experience...Svetlan is in high demand as an instructor of acoustic/electronic drums...which he teaches in his home studio..."BeatJob"
myspace.com/beatjobsweden

(additional information @ BeatJob.se)
Svetlan has collaborated with various notable musicians for a variety of projects.
One being "Quodlibet"...the 1999 release by "Zello".
Outstanding album...amazing violin...and of course...a fabulous drummer.
MP3 available @ Amazon.com
click the following link...

Svetlan is the drummer with Par Lindh Project...having released their recent CD/DVD "Par Lindh Project" Live from Poland...and are currently working on their fourth album. With Svetlan on drums, Par Lindh (keys) and William Kopecky (guitar), a new addition to the band will be Al Lewis (vocals) who has worked with the ever fabulous Dolly Parton for several years.

Svetlan is presently working with Peter Lasar of Timecode Alpha and the soon to be released debut album "FreakShow".

Also, Svetlan is busy as drummer for Lisa LaRue and her upcoming album... World Class Lisa LaRue Project 2K9...scheduled for release Christmas 2009. In the meantime, portions of the limited edition CD will be released as singles. The first single release available now...
Side A: "For Eternity" Side B: "Two A.M."

Along with Svetlan on drums are Henrik Bladh (vocals), Anders Jonsson (guitar), Anders Wall (keyboard) and featured artist below, Janne Pettersson (awesome bass!)...together they have formed a tribute band to Peter Gabriel, performing live at various venues in Sweden.

Visit Svetlan's MySpace for more info regarding all his current projects and for updates on additional projects as well...and to hear some great music selections.
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Click on Svetlan's photo for his MySpace
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Click on the Black Banner for his Official Website

Sweden

Janne Pettersson*...Funk/Soul/Nu-Jazz

"janne p"...Bassist and Composer...from "Phunkland" Sweden
He is 'Funk Master Extraordinaire'...!!!
"Janne p"...plays bass like it is meant to be played!
He is Master of His Bass...Master of His Music...Master of His Art...!!!
Serious Bass!!!...Serious Jazz Funk...!!! Awesome...!!!
Click on Janne's Photo for His MySpace...

United Kingdom/Wales

Sixties Child*...Pop/Comedy

Sixties Child...is a talented Song Writer and Musician. His current album "COOL FM" is a uniquely clever blend of Comedy and Great Music. Visit Sixties Child at his MySpace for a listen to what's described as..."A Slightly 'Surreal Radio Show' being broadcast from a 'Pirate Space Station'..."!!! ...OR... "Zappa meets The Dark Side of the Moon"!!!
(...I think Douglas Adams and MK would enjoy...!!!)

Click on Sixties Child's Photo for His MySpace...

Norway

Jan Erling Holberg*...Fusion/Funk/Jazz

Jan Holberg is a fabulous bass player!
He is a songwriter and teacher as well as an excellent all around musician.
Jan is currently working on his new album to be released in 2009
...along with a scheduled tour in Norway.
Visit Jan's MySpace and his Official Website.
Have a listen to two of Jan's songs..."Mesmerized" & "Kristie's Song"
Outstanding! Really great music!
One of Jan's music influences is the ever so Fantastic...
Mark King of Level 42!
Jan has some great photos with Mark on his MySpace...Check 'em out!
Click on Jan's photo for his MySpace
Click on the Black Banner for his Official Website

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Italy

Franco Di Donato*...Funk/Pop/Italian Pop

Franco Solo Bass

United States

Bob Madsen*...Jazz/Nu Jazz/Fusion

Bob Madsen* Is A Contemporary Jazz Artiste. Bob's Admiration For Level 42 & 'The King of Bass' Has Been A Major Influence In His Music Accomplishments. There Are Two Selections On The Playlist..."Finally Coming Home" & "Familiar Strangers" From His Album "Bob Madsen & The World Machine".
Click on Bob's Photo for His MySpace...
Click on the Black Banner for His Official Website...

Therese Henry * is an excellente artiste who has mastered the art of bass playing... Therese is a great Level 42 fan...and has fashioned her style of bass after Mark King. She is...'re-"MARK"-able'...!!! Check out her Fusion/Tropical/Jazz Band on myspace. Click on Therese's photo to have a listen to her album "Djazil"...

France

Fab*
...Jazz/Celtic/Blues

Fabien is an outstanding bassist and all around musician.
Fabien has played bass with numerous various bands such as...
"Stand Art Quartet" (Jazz)
"Origin Quartet" (Jazz Rock)
"Fonki Bizness" (Funk)
"Tritons Flingueurs" (Rock)
...and his current bands...
"Jack Fergus" (Celtic)...
"Kerouault Blues Trio" (Blues)...
"Lemon Jazz" (Jazz)...
&
"Angell" (Soul Pop)
"Angell" is currently working on a brand new CD...soon to be released.
All in all...Fabien is a well-seasoned, talented artiste
of music who plays his bass very well...!!!
Among Fabien's many music influences...Level 42 is top of the list.
Fabien has been a long-time admirer of Level 42 and Mark King...
just as many great musicians are and have been.
Visit Fabien's MySpace for a listen to a selection of his terrific music...!!!
Click on Fabien's photo for his MySpace

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...In a time long, long ago,I discovered "Something About You" on MTV. I really liked the sound and the crazy guy in the ridiculous 'yellow-plaid suit'. I couldn't leave it at that so I started to look for more Level 42 music. Found "World Machine" with no problem. Thought I had found the beginning of a sensational 'new' group. Yea..well, these guys had been doing great music for years in Europe long before this and I wanted to hear more. It was pre-Internet days so networking was long, slow and hard to do. Made lots of phone calls half way around the planet, talked to lots of people (in the UK mainly), stalked every 'out-of-the way' record shop in California for imported music.It was slim pickens for sure. I was amazed at how much music had been released in Europe and just how hugely poplular Level 42 really was there. There were so many tours, live performances, TV spots and press releases...cool shirts and all the neat stuff fans thrive on. Promotion was very well done and in a big way in Europe. I figured this was the key for success in the United States and was yet to come. For whatever reason, it didn't really happen here. When "Hot Water", "Leaving Me Now", "Lessons In Love", "Running In The Family" and "Children Say" were released in the States, air play didn't seem to be what is should have been. Meanwhile, I was gathering a respectable collection of Level 42 music...for an American anyway. The majority coming from record shops and helpful Level42 fans in the UK. The more I heard, the more I was convinced that the USA needed to REALLY hear Level 42. I so wanted them to be as huge here as they were in Europe. Their 'pop' releases were great but there was a jazz/funk fusion side (actually their roots) of Level 42 that needed to be heard. So back to 'old-fashioned' networking. Phone calls to their record company and management, calls to radio stations State-side...and on and on. Contact with the co-producer of Rock Over London was so helpful. She was super! It was going pretty good getting some radio stations set up to air ROL. It was going to be great. Americans were going to hear "Love Games" and lots of other Level 42 music not released here. Meanwhile, I thought if I gathered enough 'fan' information to form a petition kind of thing and were to present it to the powers that be, they would see there was good reason to up the promotion machine a notch or two. Friends placed my contact information in magazine ads and spread the word that I was forming a Level 42 fan club USA...and why. It's tough to imagine how word ever got around before the World Wide Web, but it did. I received soooo much fan mail for Level 42. Not just from the United States but from other countries that felt the need for more Level 42 as well. It was looking so good. Meanwhile the meanwhile, Level 42 was touring my end of the world. Couldn't let that get past me. By then, my family really liked Level 42 music too...still do...so off we went to see Level 42. We saw several shows. They put on an outstanding live show!!! Each member of Level 42, old and new, are talented artistes and amazing performers. We had the pleasure of meeting Mark King and Mike Lindup. Super people. Well, everything happened at once. Better said, everything ended at once. Level 42 didn't return to the States. No more releases. The ball dropped. The machine stopped. The purpose for all the contacts become a mute point. So here I am with 'My Space' sharing my ever favorite Level 42 music! ("Something About You" 'STILL' gets air play)... All the best to Level 42 and their continued success!!!