Maxi Jazz

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (North Wales Pioneer)

The musician, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was a core member of the band alongside Rollo and Sister Bliss.

Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.

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Maxi Jazz, lead singer of Faithless, dies aged 65 (The Guardian)

Dance group announces death of singer, saying he was 'a lovely human being with time for everyone'

He added: “Time to sleep legend. DJ MistaJam said: “I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. Faithless were an iconic force in UK dance music from the mid-90s and touched so many lives. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.” The DJ Dave Pearce said: “So sad to learn Maxi Jazz has passed away.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies peacefully in his sleep as tributes ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Faithless singer Maxi Jazz has died at the age of 65, with tributes pouring in for the late singer from fans and celebrity pals following his death being ...

Faithless sold millions of records across the world and after their catalogue was uploaded to streaming sites in 2018, they average over 400,000 streams a day. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. I’ve seen faithless several times and I cannot believe this. It was an honour and, of course , a true pleasure to work with him. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 as 'heartbroken' dance ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Taking to Facebook, the group announced the death of their bandmate - whose real name was Maxwell Fraser - writing: "We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died ...

DJ Dave Pearce tweeted: "So sad to learn Maxi Jazz has passed away. Scots broadcaster Edith Bowman paid tribute to the musician, writing: "Such sad news.. love and very deepest condolences to all the faithless family xxx" We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (Sky News)

Maxi Jazz was the lead vocalist in Faithless, a trance group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1. He also performed with the likes of Tiesto, ...

"His words and performances touched so many of us and he'll be sorely missed. Maxi Jazz was the lead vocalist in Faithless, a trance group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him. As well as his music, he was also a lifelong supporter of Crystal Palace FC, and in 2012 became an associate director of the club. He also performed with the likes of Tiesto, Dido, Robbie Williams and Jamiroquai, and toured with his own group, Maxi Jazz and the E-Type Boys. "He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.

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Faithless lead singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (BBC News)

The dance musician, who was best known for singles including Insomnia and We Come 1, died on Friday.

Faithless formed in 1995 and were pioneers of stadium dance music. DJ David Pearce said Faithless became an "iconic force in UK dance music from the mid 90s and touched so many lives". It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz has died, aged 65 (NME.com)

“We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died last night,” Rollo and Sister Bliss wrote in the post. “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave ...

I was lucky enough to meet him, a bit of a hero to me! What incredibly sad news to hear of the passing of Maxi Jazz. Best known for being the lead vocalist in Electronic band ‘Faithless’. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. The star was also the subject of a painting by British artist Joe Simpson, which was exhibited across the UK, including at the Royal Albert Hall. He also enjoyed a sporadic solo career, first releasing singles in the late eighties, up to this year with the Vintage Culture collaboration ‘Commotion’. Their cultural force was proved once again in 2005 when the group’s greatest hits album ‘Forever Faithless’ went four times platinum and became the best-selling dance album of 2005. In 1995, Jazz formed Faithless with Rollo and Sister Bliss, releasing their debut album ‘Reverence’ in 1996. Jazz was born in Brixton in 1957 and started DJing as The Soul Food Cafe System in 1984, with The Soul Food Cafe Band signed to Tam Tam Records in 1989. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways.

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Crystal Palace mourn the loss of Maxi Jazz (Crystal Palace)

Born in Brixton, Maxi Jazz rose to prominence as the lead singer of the band Faithless, wowing audiences across the continent and achieving iconic status for ...

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Faithless lead singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (BBC News)

The dance musician, who was best known for singles including Insomnia and We Come 1, died on Friday.

Faithless formed in 1995 and were pioneers of stadium dance music. DJ David Pearce said Faithless became an "iconic force in UK dance music from the mid 90s and touched so many lives". It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.

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Faithless Frontman Maxi Jazz Has Died (EDM Identity)

Maxi Jazz, the lead singer of the iconic British band Faithless, has passed away at the age of 65.

Maxi Jazz reunited with the band in 2015 with the release of the Faithless 2.0 remix album, which featured refreshed takes on some of their most beloved tracks from Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, and more. This led to the band performing at Glastonbury’s legendary Pyramid stage during the sunset slot and continuing to gain more accolades in the early 2000s. Reported by The Guardian and Rolling Stone and confirmed by Faithless bandmates Sister Bliss and Rollo Armstrong in posts on social media earlier today, the dance music icon died peacefully in his sleep in his South London home last night.

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Maxi Jazz: Tributes hail Faithless singer as an 'incredible talent' (BBC News)

Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren hopes the London singer's music keeps on "inspiring others".

DJ David Pearce said Faithless became an "iconic force in UK dance music from the mid-90s and touched so many lives". Faithless formed in 1995 and were pioneers of stadium dance music. However, they weren't joined by Jazz, who had formed another band, Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys. They headlined some of the world's biggest festivals including Glastonbury, taking to the Pyramid stage in 2002. Steve Parish added: "Desperately sad to hear the news that we lost Maxi this morning. RIP Maxi."

Maxi Jazz, front man for British band Faithless, dead at 65 (WOKV)

NEW YORK — (AP) — Maxi Jazz, a DJ and singer who fronted the eclectic British dance band Faithless known for such hits as “Insomnia” and “We Come 1,” has ...

They drew upon such a wide range of influences that their record company described their debut album “Reverence,” released in 1996, as “folk-house-hip-hop-blues-ambience-jazz-rap for the dance floor and sofa.” Born Maxwell Fraser in London, Maxi Jazz emerged in the British club scene in the 1980s as a DJ on pirate radio and founder of the Soul Food Cafe System. “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways.

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Maxi Jazz: Tributes hail Faithless singer as an 'incredible talent' (BBC News)

Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren hopes the London singer's music keeps on "inspiring others".

DJ David Pearce said Faithless became an "iconic force in UK dance music from the mid-90s and touched so many lives". Faithless formed in 1995 and were pioneers of stadium dance music. However, they weren't joined by Jazz, who had formed another band, Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys. They headlined some of the world's biggest festivals including Glastonbury, taking to the Pyramid stage in 2002. Steve Parish added: "Desperately sad to hear the news that we lost Maxi this morning. RIP Maxi."

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