Brazilian Jazz / Bossa Nova / Jazz Standards
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Comprised of the finest musicians of the Columbus area and beyond, Fa 2 brings unparalleled experience and expertise to the stage; from the infectious rhythms of Brazilian samba and bossa nova to the swinging sounds of jazz. Various group configurations available: Trio / Quartet (with and without a vocalist) Fa 2 is available for: Clubs - Festivals - Weddings - Cocktail Hours - Private Parties - Special Performances -Click below to contact bandleader Antoine Fatout- |
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Dear Antoine, I am writing to you to thank you for a wonderful evening . You and the band were the heart of the evening. We thank you for being so professional, answering all of our questions, and being so responsive to our emails. We were so lucky to have a band that was not just excellent but very professional, highly qualified, and an educated team putting the beats for our corporate dinner. Everybody enjoyed having you and enjoyed the delicate music, the jazz with a twist as I call it . We did have quiet a few people coming up to us to get your contact information. We cannot thank you enough, best regards to the whole crew of Fa2 . We will for sure get in touch again soon .
-Marielle and Tony Samaha ( Cincinnati ,OH)
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Antoine Fatout (bandleader / drums)
Growing up in France, Antoine Fatout studied classical percussion and drums. It was only upon his immersion in the rich Brazilian cultural scene of Boston, MA that he fell in love with Brazil's music. While studying jazz and Latin music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Antoine had the opportunity to study and perform with the top musicians of the city at the hottest clubs in town. Now a resident of Columbus, he has gathered the best Brazilian and Jazz performers of the area under his direction and hopes to bring the infectious rhythms and joy of this music to Ohio!
Click here to read Antoine's full bio.
Click here to read Antoine's full bio.
Meet The Band- Featured Musicians
Roger Hines (bass)
Roger Hines, bassist, has logged many miles on the road during his 30 year career as a musician. From 1980-1987 Roger toured and recorded exclusively as bassist for legendary singer Ray Charles. This close relationship with “The Genius of Soul” continued until Brother Ray’s passing in 2004. Hines also toured as musical director for Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur from 1988 to 2004. He teamed up with Ms. Schuur as an artist in residence and educational clinician at many colleges and other educational venues throughout the U.S. and abroad. Hines has also performed with many other well-known artists and ensembles including Louie Bellson, the Cab Calloway Orchestra, Ann Hampton Callaway, Johnny Coles, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, Eddie Daniels, Billy Eckstine, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Frank Foster, Sir Roland Hanna, Eddie Jefferson, Hank Marr, Zoot Sims, and Ernie Watts.
In addition to performing, Roger also taught bass at the Ohio State University School of Music as a jazz studies faculty member for many years. He is currently a professor in the Conservatory of Music at Capital University.
Roger received a B.M. in Music Theory/Composition and a M.A. in String Pedagogy from The Ohio State University. He studied bass with Dave Holland and composition with Brazilian composer Moacir Santos. Hines’ playing is featured on recordings with Ray Charles, Diane Schuur, Etta Jones, Ernie Krivda, Gene Walker, and recently with his group Madrugada and guitarist Stan Smith, both on Cojazz Records.
In addition to performing, Roger also taught bass at the Ohio State University School of Music as a jazz studies faculty member for many years. He is currently a professor in the Conservatory of Music at Capital University.
Roger received a B.M. in Music Theory/Composition and a M.A. in String Pedagogy from The Ohio State University. He studied bass with Dave Holland and composition with Brazilian composer Moacir Santos. Hines’ playing is featured on recordings with Ray Charles, Diane Schuur, Etta Jones, Ernie Krivda, Gene Walker, and recently with his group Madrugada and guitarist Stan Smith, both on Cojazz Records.
Stan Smith (guitar)
Guitarist/composer Stan Smith is an assistant professor of music in the Jazz Studies/ Music Industry Program at Capital University in Columbus where he has been the head of the Jazz/Contemporary Guitar curriculum since 1978. He is also on the staff of the National Guitar Workshop. As a guitarist, he was a member of the Moacir Santos band in Los Angeles and as a band leader in Columbus he has accompanied various artists such as Ali Ryerson, Mark Vinci and David Amram, as well as performing regionally in clubs, concerts, and festivals.
As a composer he has received Fellowship Awards from the Ohio Arts Council and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Smith's compositions have been performed internationally and recorded by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Michael Cox, The Keith Henson Octet, The Afro Rican Ensemble, and Spectrum. He is featured as a guitarist and composer on Madrugada's self titled CD on the COJAZZ label. Stan has released several CDs under his own name including "Pathways", "No Discussion" and "Silent Memory". He is the author of Jazz Harmony on the Guitar, A Linear/Structural Approach published by Hal Leonard.
As a composer he has received Fellowship Awards from the Ohio Arts Council and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Smith's compositions have been performed internationally and recorded by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Michael Cox, The Keith Henson Octet, The Afro Rican Ensemble, and Spectrum. He is featured as a guitarist and composer on Madrugada's self titled CD on the COJAZZ label. Stan has released several CDs under his own name including "Pathways", "No Discussion" and "Silent Memory". He is the author of Jazz Harmony on the Guitar, A Linear/Structural Approach published by Hal Leonard.
