The core of Fusion is four-piece band: drums, bass, keyboard and vocals.
FIDIAS
DRUMS
Fidias Ferekides is a Cypriot hard rock and heavy metal drummer. He recorded and played many styles of music. He is based in Nicosia and worked with various musicians and bands since 2012. Once he grabs the sticks his antisocial personality turns to a groovy happiness.
IAN
GUITAR/BASS
Dr Ian Cole evolved from the belly button fluff of an extraterrestrial being and began his sonic experiments at a young age. Of all the audible spectrum, it was the low end longitudinal waveforms that peaked his interest. Crafting a special concoction of funk jazz fusion over the years, he aims to induce an irresistible wiggle from unsuspecting listeners. Ian has written and performed with various original artists over the years, including: Livid, Lemonade Demons, Littlehammer, Bigger than Seattle, Side Effects and Max Aloisi Trio.
JULIAN
KEYBOARD
Julian Locke is an Accomplished Keyboard player, composer, and Sound engineer par excellence, and has been working in the music business for more than 30 years.
He has released many Compositions and worked with Roy Ayres, Galianno, Gwen McCrae and many more Artists.
Looking to have fun and get people up dancing and grooving with his eclectic take on Soul, Funk and Jazz.
JULES
VOCALS
Jules is a British-born vocalist based in Cyprus.
She has worked with various musicians internationally and covers genres from Jazz to Rock.
Her soulful, bluesy voice when singing Jazz and Blues will take you on a journey, whilst her contagious energy on stage when belting out rock classics will have you heading for the dance floor.
Depending on the requirements of the event, the band can be expanded as required to incorporate additional instruments such as: guitars, brass sections, backing vocals and more.
ALEX
BASS
Alex Jotovic. Born in Belgrade, studied classical guitar. In home town starts trio “musical spectar” where he plays guitar and percussions. During his university studies starts ethno-rock band “katarza” and switches to bass as his main musical instrument. In Cyprus plays in the fusion band “justeeze”(jazz fusion covers and originals), “D’vice”(rock-blues covers and originals) and “stone duvet”(cover band).
Plays as a hired musician in different bands. Also worked many years as lighting and sound engineer in entertainment business. Lately proudly and devotedly involved in “The Decoys” working on cover arrangements and originals.
VALERIA
BACKING VOCALS
Valeria’s musical journey began at 7 with piano, leading to a passion for singing at 13. Now focused on vocals, she performs in multiple languages, always striving for growth and precision in her art.
MAGIC
RANDOM STUFF NO ONE ELSE CAN PLAY
MARIOS
SAXOPHONE
Marios Papares is a jazz saxophonist and educator.
He received a B.A. in music in Jazz performance from European University of Cyprus.
Marios has collaborated with numerous musicians around the island of Cyprus, Europe, India and Australia.
As a professional musician, Marios is a member of Jazzologia Cyprus Big Band.
He also organizes Jazz events in various places, and touring around Cyprus presenting his own compositions.