Andrej Šeban
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Andrej Šeban, born in Bratislava
on June 26, 1962, is a well-known Slovak
jazz fusion
guitarist.
As a child, Andrej took piano lessons from la Polakova. In 1977 he had classical guitar lessons from Pavel Malovec, which helped him to become a member of the pop band Nervy the same year. He also studied music with professor Boris Thurzo. Andrej was in the jazz rock band Miting during 1978 and 1979. From 1980 to 1983 he was member of the band Demikát, and from there until 1986 he was musicology department faculty at Comenius University. In 1986 Andrej wrote the score for the film Salty Candies.
From the University, Andrej became a member of the Army Artistic Ensemble, where he met Richard Müller
and became co-leader of the pop band Banket
until 1990. He was also in Peter Lipa
's Combo until 1989. From then until 1993, Andrej played with the fusion band Tutu
. With the ASH Band Andrej toured England in 1993. From 1992 to 1995 he was with the band Provisorium, also.
Back with Peter Lipa, in 1996 Andrej and Peter formed the Lipa-Seban Band which toured England
, Portugal
and Switzerland
.
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
on June 26, 1962, is a well-known Slovak
Slovaks
The Slovaks, Slovak people, or Slovakians are a West Slavic people that primarily inhabit Slovakia and speak the Slovak language, which is closely related to the Czech language.Most Slovaks today live within the borders of the independent Slovakia...
jazz fusion
Jazz fusion
Jazz fusion is a musical fusion genre that developed from mixing funk and R&B rhythms and the amplification and electronic effects of rock, complex time signatures derived from non-Western music and extended, typically instrumental compositions with a jazz approach to lengthy group improvisations,...
guitarist.
As a child, Andrej took piano lessons from la Polakova. In 1977 he had classical guitar lessons from Pavel Malovec, which helped him to become a member of the pop band Nervy the same year. He also studied music with professor Boris Thurzo. Andrej was in the jazz rock band Miting during 1978 and 1979. From 1980 to 1983 he was member of the band Demikát, and from there until 1986 he was musicology department faculty at Comenius University. In 1986 Andrej wrote the score for the film Salty Candies.
From the University, Andrej became a member of the Army Artistic Ensemble, where he met Richard Müller
Richard Müller (singer)
Richard Müller is a Slovak singer, songwriter, composer and occasional actor. He is one of the most successful singers in Slovakia.- Biography :He started as a music journalist...
and became co-leader of the pop band Banket
Banket (band)
Banket was a Slovak pop band active between 1984–1991. Its lead singer was Richard Müller. Banket were among the pioneers of electronic pop music in Slovakia and Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. In this regard, they can be considered Slovakia's answer to Depeche Mode.Banket made their first performance...
until 1990. He was also in Peter Lipa
Peter Lipa
Peter Lipa is a Slovak singer, composer and promoter of jazz.Lipa was born in Prešov, and has mainly worked in Czechoslovakia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. His roots are blues, soul and mainstream classical, and his work ranges from jazz standards through to funk and rock.In 2003, he released...
's Combo until 1989. From then until 1993, Andrej played with the fusion band Tutu
Tutu
Tutu may refer to:* Ballet tutu, a type of costume for ballet performances* Tutu , poisonous New Zealand plants of the genus Coriaria* Tutu , a 1986 album by Miles Davis* Tūtū, a composition by Liliuokalani of Hawaii...
. With the ASH Band Andrej toured England in 1993. From 1992 to 1995 he was with the band Provisorium, also.
Back with Peter Lipa, in 1996 Andrej and Peter formed the Lipa-Seban Band which toured England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.