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1) A Christian jazz 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)
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Koinonia Lyrics
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We're all in this one together
So everybody let's get in on this one
We need to be together
Hey did you see that, we saw him die
Then someone came along
And brought him back to life
We're still letting people die
It's no illusion, running out of time
There must be something we can do to make it right
Oh, why can't we open up our eyes
There's no more time for confusion
There's only love to help us find a way
Let's take the life that we're given and try to
Make a brighter day
Instead of throwing it away
We're all in this together
It's up to us we can make it better
We're all in this together
It's up to us we can make it better
Send out a message that's loud and clear
Sing it to the world so everyone can hear
Oh why do we keep it all inside
Let's show them love instead of hate
What a difference it would make
We're all in this together
It's up to us we can make it better
We're all in this together
It's up to us we can make it better
Blinders keep us apart
Open your eyes, now before it's too late
Da doom dern, dern
Ba dum do do
Ba dam boo be but
But oh
Let's make a life for the children
We've got to try to help them find a way
?Cause all they've got is what we give them
Let's show them love instead of hate
What a difference it would make
The song "We're All In This Together" by Koinonia is a powerful message about unity and the need for people to come together to make the world a better place. The lyrics encourage people to open their eyes to the problems facing the world and to work together to find solutions. The song starts with an invitation for people to come together and work towards a common goal because they are all in it together. The message is clear: we need to be united to make a change.
The second verse contrasts the reality of death and the possibility of life. The singers express their amazement at how someone brought a person back to life but they still wonder why we let people die when there is something we can do to make it right. The lyrics point to running out of time, which suggests that there is an urgent need for action. The chorus in the song emphasizes the power of love and how it can bring people together to create a brighter future for everyone. The message is clear that instead of throwing away the life that we are given, we ought to make the most of it and try to make a positive difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey let's get together on this one
We should come together and collaborate on a solution
We're all in this one together
We share a common problem and responsibility to fix it
So everybody let's get in on this one
Everyone should contribute and participate
We need to be together
Unity is essential to overcome the problem
Hey did you see that, we saw him die
We witness tragedy and suffering
Then someone came along
A solution was provided
And brought him back to life
A life was saved
At the same time
Despite this, other people continue to suffer and die
We're still letting people die
Our efforts to solve the problem are not enough
It's no illusion, running out of time
The problem is real and urgent
There must be something we can do to make it right
We need to find a solution to the problem
Oh, why can't we open up our eyes
We need to recognize and acknowledge the problem
There's no more time for confusion
We can no longer afford to be uncertain or indecisive
There's only love to help us find a way
Love is the most effective means to solve the problem
Let's take the life that we're given and try to
We must make the most of our time on Earth
Make a brighter day
Our actions should bring hope and happiness to others
Instead of throwing it away
We should not waste our time or resources
Send out a message that's loud and clear
We need to communicate our message effectively
Sing it to the world so everyone can hear
Our message needs to reach a global audience
Oh why do we keep it all inside
We need to share our ideas and feelings with others
Let's show them love instead of hate
We need to be compassionate and understanding
What a difference it would make
Our efforts can have a significant impact
Blinders keep us apart
Our narrow-mindedness prevents us from coming together
Open your eyes, now before it's too late
We need to be aware of the problem and take action immediately
Da doom dern, dern
Instrumental interlude
Ba dum do do
Instrumental interlude
Ba dam boo be but
Instrumental interlude
But oh
Instrumental interlude
Let's make a life for the children
We need to consider the impact on future generations
We've got to try to help them find a way
We need to guide and support young people
?Cause all they've got is what we give them
The future is in our hands
Let's show them love instead of hate
We need to model positive behavior
What a difference it would make
Our actions can shape the world for the better
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOUIS J. PARDINI, JEFF PESCETTO, REED PHILIP VERTELNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dotz2ro
Buscando y oyendo toda la discografia de Justo Almario, un música que me sorprende caa vez mas, encontré este tema, no posteado, creo que valia la pena, incluso me gusta mas que la version de Kevyn Lettau, que es la que conocia, aunque ambas versiones son fantasticas. Gracias, tienes un muy buen gusto musical.
@miami2017
Trust me, this is one of best song ever written. Just listen this song while you're on a long journey. This song also remind me to my last trip to Singapore while I was in the airport and plane. Just look at the beautiful sky and listen to this song. I always listened to this song every single day. And this is my fav sleeping song tbh.
@dotz2ro
yes, i dont know if its the best song ever, but is a song to be listened at any time, gives you good feelings.
@miami2017
@Dotzero yep. It gave me good mood everytime I hear it. Idk why but it must be my top 1 song
@thepablorecordsii2577
Es mi tema favorito de este CD, está genial.
@dotz2ro
Igual, fantastico tema y mejor grupo. Saludos
@ericharris1223
Great song
@edhutchinson3246
I use to listen to this song on my way to work from Flint to Detroit on WJZZ 105.9 what a staple to have heard WJZZ and have lost it hurt so bad many of us jazz folks still talk about it and miss it so much .
@iwanferiyanto1224
love this song.....
@budiarief9595
when I heard this song, I remember when I studied in bandung, I always stay tuned at radio KLCBS 100.55 FM who only play jazz music, while writing thesis, thank you for posting....