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Hometown: Colombo, WES, LK
Label: unsigned, "Skycast Indies Music", baluvana, HOPFNER BAKER PRODUCTIONS
Management: Radio Bunker (by Mataloni Promotions)
Website: www.myspace.com
Sounds Like: I have my own voice with all the good influences
Genre: Jazz
....Kuma De Silva, the pianist is one of the leading contemporary pianist in SriLanka with a wide repatoire under his belt.His versatility sees him behind the keyboards with pop groups on a higher plane![SUNDAY OBSERVER/2009] Below is a list of people he has worked and or performed with.Trumpeter Bonny Fields,Martin Taylor,Dave 'O' Higgins band,Rosco Williams,Glen Terry,Hussain Jiffry[project Amazing Grace] violinist David Balasubramaniam ,Lakshman Joseph De saram, Alien Accent,Sumuthi Suraweera,[All the jazz J know/ you & the night & the music} Arney Somogy [England]Sunil De Silva, Andy Thompson,Nathasha Rathnayaka,Pradeep Rathnayaka,Sunil Perera & Gypsies,Bhathiya & Santhosh.Kuma De Silva has been in the music industry for the past 25 years as a pianist,composer & an arranger.Most of his work has been with the frontline bands in Colombo/Sri Lanka.In 1999/2000 he toured Europe & Canada with the band "PURPLERAIN",and prior to that had his own jazz band 'INFOCUS' [Alston J on bass,Shiraz Noorhamith on drums] which was regarded as one of the best jazz trios in the country.Kuma who is today one of Sri Lankas leading jazz pianists has also been out of the country on numerous occasions as a musical ambassador for the lankan jazz scene.[India,Jakarta, maldives,Hongkong,Singapore] In 2005 November he performed at Jazzyathra [international jazzfest] organizrd by jazz India in Mumbai & Delhi,along with Austrailian saxist Grant Chamberlane,Alston Joachiam,Shiraznooramith & karnatik percussionist late Neesom Thayagaraja.
"I've had the good fortune to play with Kuma on several occasions. He has a lovely touch on the piano, some great ideas and can really swing. Without doubt Sri Lanka's foremost jazz pianist. I look forward to working with him in the near future."
Arnie Somogyi, double bass player - Ronnie Scott's All-Stars; double bass teacher - Birmingham Conservatoire
Arnie Somogy
“..listen to this great pianist.......!!”
lankabestof - https://sites.google.com/site/artistrecommendedkumadesilv/
“International family of musicians comments/lankabestof.jimdo.com”
Lanka Perera - lankabestof.jimdo.com
“With shades of Chick Corea and Bob James, this fine pianist plays it crystal clear and silky smooth. His phrasing is well defined and colorful while still exhibiting great chops. And as he flows from a modal sounding fusion piece to a classic jazz style, there is also a hint of international flavor. His music could also be used in movies and TV because of the many moods it creates. St.Croix music mag/Feb[spotlight zone]2010...!!!”
St,Croix music [online]
“GREAT JAZZ MUSIC MY FRIEND, YOU GUYS REALLY SWING! IT'S TOP OF THE LINE. CONTINUE TO DO THIS CLASSY MUSIC... "SIMPLY GREAT" Mar 22”
Riverbnation artist
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GARRY MOORE
GARRY MOORE: GREAT CLASSY JAZZ MUSIC, TOP OF THE LINE KUMA. (KINGDOM LOVE) Mar 22”
Riverbnation artist
“..Kuma De Silva, the pianist is one of the leading contemporary pianist in SriLanka with a wide repatoire under his belt.His versatility sees him behind the keyboards with pop groups on a higher plane.,,,,,,,,,SUNDAY OBSERVER”
Sunday OBSERVER [SRILANKA}
“IMRadio
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2009-11-14 at 08:08:30
hi Kuma, I'm enjoying your wonderful song, Native & Blue, while I write you this note..nice work! Thanks for supporting our new radio station with all five of your outstanding songs. Enjoy your weekend! peace, Paddy
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- IMRadio
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"Emmett
North Jr
2009-11-20 at 14:55:40
Hello! my brother Kuma,you have some wicked beautifully played songs/music,you have definitely gained a new fan,i love it my brother all five tracks,simply beautiful music sincerely & musically,Emmett North Jr.
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IMRadio
