Koinonia
There are multiple artists with this name:
1) A Christian jazz band.
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1) A Christian jazz band.
2) A 60s/early 70s Christian psychedelic band.
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Koinonia was a fusion jazz band that produced four albums between 1982 and 1990. The band's name comes from the Greek word koinonia (κοινωνία), which means community through sharing.
band history
The band was formed in 1980 by Abraham Laboriel, a classically trained electric bass guitarist, and drummer Bill Maxwell with Dean Parks (guitar), Alex Acuña (percussion and drums), John Phillips (woodwinds), Hadley Hockensmith (guitar), and Harlan Rogers (keyboards). The band emerged from the instrumental group Sonlight, which had performed as the backing band for Andraé Crouch under the name "The Disciples" and had released their own album in 1972.
Koinonia made their debut at the Baked Potato in Los Angeles in 1980. The debut album was released in 1982 under the title More Than a Feelin'. The band then performed in Scandinavia, where their live album Celebration was recorded.
In 1981, John Phillips left the band and was replaced by saxophone and flute virtuoso Justo Almario. Dean Parks also left the band because the band played live a lot and in different countries and he didn't like to travel. In 1986 the album Frontline was released. Chester Thompson joined as a replacement for Alex Acuña during the 1987 European tour, but did not become an official band member. Finally, in 1988, Lou Pardini joined the band (keyboards and vocals). With him came the last self-titled studio album. Koinonia disbanded in 1991. After the split, Alex Acuña and Justo Almario formed the Latin group Tulu.
Music genre
The band members were all successful studio musicians who had a very good reputation in the music scene and worked with many well-known artists (e.g. Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan etc.).
The first two albums contained almost exclusively instrumental tracks. In the two later ones, singing was also integrated. Stylistically, Koinonia integrated elements of jazz funk, a jazz subgenre with powerful back beats, groove and rhythm guitar. Other notable artists of a similar vein during this period included The Crusaders, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Alphonse Mouzon, Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, Azymuth, Eumir Deodato, Jeff Lorber, and Seawind.
discography
albums
1982: More than a Feelin' (Breaker Record)
1984: Celebration (live album, Breaker Records)
1986: Frontline (Sparrow Records)
1989: Koinonia (Royal Music)
compilations
1989: Compact Favorites (Sparrow Records)
1992: Pilgrim's Progression - Best of Koinonia (Maxus Records)
2010: All the Best (4 CD and 2 DVD compilation, MEP Records)
The band consisted of several Los Angeles based R&B session musicians:
Alex Acuña (formerly of Weather Report) (percussion)
Abraham Laboriel (bass)
Justo Almario (sax, flute, and wind controller)
John Phillips (woodwinds)
Lou Pardini (keyboards and vocals)
Hadley Hockensmith (guitar)
Dean Parks (guitar)
Harlan Rogers (keyboards)
Bill Maxwell (drums)
1) A Christian jazz band.
… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) A Christian jazz band.
2) A 60s/early 70s Christian psychedelic band.
1)
Koinonia was a fusion jazz band that produced four albums between 1982 and 1990. The band's name comes from the Greek word koinonia (κοινωνία), which means community through sharing.
band history
The band was formed in 1980 by Abraham Laboriel, a classically trained electric bass guitarist, and drummer Bill Maxwell with Dean Parks (guitar), Alex Acuña (percussion and drums), John Phillips (woodwinds), Hadley Hockensmith (guitar), and Harlan Rogers (keyboards). The band emerged from the instrumental group Sonlight, which had performed as the backing band for Andraé Crouch under the name "The Disciples" and had released their own album in 1972.
Koinonia made their debut at the Baked Potato in Los Angeles in 1980. The debut album was released in 1982 under the title More Than a Feelin'. The band then performed in Scandinavia, where their live album Celebration was recorded.
In 1981, John Phillips left the band and was replaced by saxophone and flute virtuoso Justo Almario. Dean Parks also left the band because the band played live a lot and in different countries and he didn't like to travel. In 1986 the album Frontline was released. Chester Thompson joined as a replacement for Alex Acuña during the 1987 European tour, but did not become an official band member. Finally, in 1988, Lou Pardini joined the band (keyboards and vocals). With him came the last self-titled studio album. Koinonia disbanded in 1991. After the split, Alex Acuña and Justo Almario formed the Latin group Tulu.
Music genre
The band members were all successful studio musicians who had a very good reputation in the music scene and worked with many well-known artists (e.g. Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan etc.).
The first two albums contained almost exclusively instrumental tracks. In the two later ones, singing was also integrated. Stylistically, Koinonia integrated elements of jazz funk, a jazz subgenre with powerful back beats, groove and rhythm guitar. Other notable artists of a similar vein during this period included The Crusaders, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Alphonse Mouzon, Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, Azymuth, Eumir Deodato, Jeff Lorber, and Seawind.
discography
albums
1982: More than a Feelin' (Breaker Record)
1984: Celebration (live album, Breaker Records)
1986: Frontline (Sparrow Records)
1989: Koinonia (Royal Music)
compilations
1989: Compact Favorites (Sparrow Records)
1992: Pilgrim's Progression - Best of Koinonia (Maxus Records)
2010: All the Best (4 CD and 2 DVD compilation, MEP Records)
The band consisted of several Los Angeles based R&B session musicians:
Alex Acuña (formerly of Weather Report) (percussion)
Abraham Laboriel (bass)
Justo Almario (sax, flute, and wind controller)
John Phillips (woodwinds)
Lou Pardini (keyboards and vocals)
Hadley Hockensmith (guitar)
Dean Parks (guitar)
Harlan Rogers (keyboards)
Bill Maxwell (drums)
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Koinonia Lyrics
Come Share My World Open my arms Open my eyes Open my heart Open my mind Com…
Greatest Love I believe the children are our future Teach them well and…
Is it too late Thought I had all the answers I didn't listen to my…
Talk About It If you say you want my love And there ain't no…
Tu Amor Vencio TU AMOR ME ALCANZO JUSTO A TIEMPO EN EL MOMENTO TU AMOR ME…
We Hey let's get together on this one We're all in this…
We're All In This Together Hey let's get together on this one We're all in this…
Diana Allen Johnson
on Is it too late
Forgot to mention Lou Pardini signed on in late 80s.
Diana Allen Johnson
on Is it too late
Sonligjht was picked up by Andre Crouch shortly after and collaborated for several years. Personnel: Bill Maxwell, drummer and producer, (Amen, Color Purple, 20 feet from Stardom to mention a few credits. Harlan Rogers, Hammond B3, vocals, Maranatha Music Producer, writer, musician, singer. Hadley Hockensmith, guitar, writer, vocals, Neil Diamond guitarist for over 20 years. Fletch Wiley, horns and arrangements, composer, , producer. This was the basis of Koinonia before they teamed up with Abe, Justo and Alex Acuna (percussions).
Diana Allen Johnson
on Is it too late
Koinonia was a melding of these studio musicians mentioned with a Christian band from Oklahoma, Sonligjt who were Andre. Crouch’s backup band for quite a few years. They were together from the mid 60s as “The Jades”, then Third Avenue Blues Band. They broke up and separately, became Christians. In the 70s, became “Sonligjt”.