“secret space program is just f—ing beautiful... what a beautifully personal album... and it's not technically jazz to me... it's just music... very impressed” Michael Wrycraft (juno award winning art designer and promoter of music) “ drove around and listened to the cd .....It's beautiful and simple and real ...love the vocals.... it's a very cool cd and you're cool and the world is a cool place to be a cool person in.” Marc Jordan (legendary songwriter/performer) “I can hear the heart in you, in the heart of the songs. I give thanks for that heart, wherever it is found. Jeff Bien (poet and writer extraordinaire) “You establish a world that is yours my friend.Truly, this body of work is an open doorway to your heart and soul” Dominic Mancuso (juno award winning singer and writer) George Koller: vocals, acoustic bass, guitar, piano, sitar, diruba, producer, composer George has accumulated hundreds of wildly diverse performing, touring and recording credits in his expansive musical career. He has performed/ toured / recorded with Peter Gabriel, Holly Cole, Loreena McKennitt, Ian Tyson, David Clayton-Thomas, Phil Woods, The Shuffle Demons, Olivia Newton-John, Chaka Khan, Eddie Harris, Eartha Kitt, Laila Biali, Eliana Cuevas, Bruce Cockburn, Valdy, Joe Sealy, Sharlene Wallace, John McDermott....just to name a few.
 
 A prolific composer and producer and bassist, George also plays a variety of instruments; many of them featured on his award winning (HMV “fresh blood” grand prize) solo CD entitled “ Music for Plants, Animals and Humans” He also has 9 solo recordings on the Solitudes/Avalon/Reflections labels (Cello by the Sea, India, Bali, Breathing for Relaxation, Peaceful Harmony, Zen Tranquility, Zen Harmony, Zen Serenity, Rest Well) . He has performer/bassist/ producer credits on over 1000 cd’s in all styles.
 George was presented with the 2007 national jazz award for “Bassist of the Year”
 He has a Toronto Star Critics award and 2 “Porcupine” awards
 Multiple film credits including “Such a Long Journey”, “Possible Worlds” , “Away from her” -George plays Sitar, Sarode, Dilruba, Tanpura and bass on these films  tracklist description: (1) “ WHERE DID THEY GO ” music: George Koller, lyrics: David Clayton-Thomas originally written for the charity album “World Jazz for Haiti”...a song about news media, human behaviour around disasters, repetitive news reels, photos, breaking stories... until boredom sets in and the cameras look elsewhere. this is the most uptempo, jazzy tune on the record with cameo appearances from Mike Janzen (piano) , Ben Riley (drums), Steve Kennedy (sax)..GK on bass and vocal (2) “WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN” music: George Koller, lyrics: David Clayton-Thomas during the making of David Clayton-Thomas’ cd “Combo”, George and David wrote this song....the mood is reflective and intimate...just solo piano and voice (3) “CITY OF FORGIVENESS” music: George Koller, lyrics: GK and Daisy DeBolt the song is about my experiences in Hiroshima...the sign says: “city of peace” as you enter town. The melody coming from looking out of a rainy hotel window. The true story of being given a forgiveness ceremony, the inclusion of Nagasaki as forever linked and never forgotten, all tied together with words that can be interpreted in different ways. Japanese songstress “Hisaka” joined me in singing the whole song, providing an east/ west texture and bridge. (4) “COOL WATER” music: Bob Nolan -an old cowboy tune about a prospector and his donkey “Dan” lost in the desert and facing a waterless journey...the lyric narrator in the chorus encourages Dan to keep going and not to let his master be fooled by the mirages. The legendary Guido Basso (trumpet) joins George (bass and voice) on this spacious, impressionistic performance. (5) “MY FAVOURITE FLOWER IS A DAISY” music: GK, lyric: GK and Jake DeBolt -when much loved singer /songwriter Daisy Debolt passed on, all of her friends were most certainly grieving for a long time...as she was full of fire and an inspirational presence in all the lives of those close to her. I wrote the lyrics back and forth online one day with her only son Jake...then set it to music, It was my medicine for healing and a tribute to an icon and friend Daisy Debolt. (6) “I WISH I DIDN”T LOVE YOU SO” words and music by Frank Loesser - I’ve always loved this song. I took a few liberties with some small details to help it fit the bass/voice only format...this was recorded in Thunder Bay while on a Rita Chiarelli session in 2007 (7) “DESIRE” music:GK. lyric: Trudy Artman -an intimate, romantic, beachfront mood in a folk/pop setting.. Trudy Artman's lyrics came first, and I set the chords and melody around them...with a feeling of ocean waves and a light breeze with a campfire on the waterfront sand. (8)”MARIE”(live) words and music: Randy Newman -when I was asked to participate in the Randy Newman tribute at Hugh’s Room, Michael Wrycraft (curator/promoter) asked me to find a couple songs. This was one of the songs I chose...I love it...and I was able to include that very live performance on this album. (9) “COMPASSION BLUES/CHILD EYES” music: GK, and Doc Doug Riley -I’ve been playing classical Indian instruments all my life, and I adore the sound and tradition. My tune and Doug’s song are both full of different chord changes in their original versions. I decided to put our melodies over a drone only...to see what would happen...an Indian master vocalist suggested a few subtle note changes to make them work in the “Raga” domain....this is the result...Sitar with overdubbed dilruba in a duet. (10) “ONE LITTLE WORD” music and lyric: Ian Thomas playing with Ian Thomas over the last 10 years has been a true delight...this song was always one of my favourites..and apparently it was once a huge hit in Estonia...Ian said that he loved my cover of his tune and was fascinated by how the chords were easy to hear within the bass/voice only format. (11) “TRANQUILLO” music: George Koller this is a song that was composed on the beach with my Yamaha silent guitar.. going for a melodic shape over a groovy yet peaceful latin rhythm. This was recorded in one take on Ray Montford’s classical guitar. (12) EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY” music/lyric: Coslow/Taylor/Lane -since discovering the opening introductory verse in a Japanese book of standards,I was intrigued by what would happen if the song was slowed down and played with bass and voice only..I just love the melody and the vibe...so I do what i love www.georgekoller.com for interview requests or additional information please contact: Jane Harbury jane@harbury.ca Jane Harbury Publicity 416.960.1568  1) Where Did They Go music: George Koller, lyric: David Clayton-Thomas voice/bass: George Koller piano/organ: Mike Janzen drums: Ben Riley sax: Steve Kennedy recorded at #9 studios by Bernie Cisternas 2) What Might Have Been music: George Koller, lyric: David Clayton Thomas voice/piano: George Koller recorded at #9 studios by Bernie Cisternas 3) City Of Forgiveness music: George Koller, lyric: George Koller and Daisy Debolt voice/guitar: George Koller backing voice: hisaka recorded at #9 studios by Bernie Cisternas 4) Cool Water music/lyric: Bob Nolan voice/basses: George Koller trumpet: Guido Basso recorded at #9 studios by Jason Steidman remixed by Bernie Cisternas 5) My Favourite Flower Is a Daisy music: George Koller, lyric: George Koller and Jake DeBolt guitar/vocals: George Koller recorded at #9 studios by Bernie Cisternas 6) I Wish I Didn't Love You So music/lyric: Frank Loesser bass/voice: George Koller recorded in thunder bay(2007) by Paul Benedict 7) Desire music: George Koller, lyric: Trudy Artman guitar/voice: George Koller recorded at #9 studios by Bernie Cisternas 8) Marie(live) music /lyric: Randy Newman voice/bass: George Koller recorded live at Hugh's room by David Lang 9) Compassion Blues/ Child Eyes music: George Koller(compassion blues)/ Doug Riley (child eyes) sitar/dilruba: George Koller recorded at #9 studios by Jason Steidman 10) One Little Word music/lyrics: Ian Thomas voice/bass: George Koller recorded in thunder bay (2007) by Paul Benedict 11) Tranquillo music: George Koller guitar: George Koller recorded at soundhole studio by Ray Montford 12) Everybody Loves Somebody music/lyric: Sam Coslow, Irving Taylor and Ken Lane voice/bass: George Koller recorded in thunder bay (2007) by Paul Benedict album cover design: Tomori Nagamoto mastered by Bernardo Francisco Cisternas at #9 audio ZSAN records 0017 positive vibrations and a deep breath George Koller : Producer, Bassist, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Promoter George has accumulated hundreds of wildly diverse performing, touring and recording credits in his expansive musical career. He has performed/ toured / recorded with Peter Gabriel, Holly Cole, Loreena McKennitt, Ian Tyson, David Clayton-Thomas, Phil Woods, The Shuffle Demons, Olivia Newton-John, Chaka Khan, Eddie Harris, Eartha Kitt, Laila Biali, Eliana Cuevas, Bruce Cockburn, Valdy, Joe Sealy, Sharlene Wallace, John Mcdermott....just to name a few. A prolific composer and producer and bassist, George also plays a variety of instruments; many of them featured on his award winning (HMV “fresh blood” grand prize) solo CD entitled “ Music for Plants, Animals and Humans” He also has 9 solo recordings on the Solitudes/Avalon/Reflections labels (Cello by the Sea, India, Bali, Breathing for Relaxation, Peaceful Harmony, Zen Tranquility, Zen Harmony, Zen Serenity, Rest Well) . He has performer/bassist/ producer credits on over 800 cd’s. George was presented with the 2007 national jazz award for “Bassist of the Year” He has a Toronto Star Critics award and 2 “Porcupine” awards Multiple film credits including “Such a Long Journey”, “Possible Worlds” , “Away from her” -George plays Sitar, Sarode, Dilruba, Tanpura and bass on these films Selected Producer Credits: Big Miller…. Live in Calgary INDIE 1982 Toronto Tabla Ensemble…. Toronto Tabla Ensemble INDIE 1990 Molly Johnson…. Live at the Senator Koller/Michels…. Singing Naked ZSAN 1994 George Koller…Music for Plants, Animals, Humans ZSAN 1993 Deanna Knight…. Shadow of a Star INDIE 1995 Ken Whiteley…. Listening BOREALIS 1997 Patricia O'Callaghan…. Naked Beauty MARQUIS 2004 Amanda Martinez…. Sola INDIE 2006 Hali Schwartz…. Sadhana, Nitya Mukt INDIE 2006 Eliana Cuevas…. Vidas INDIE 2008 DK Ibomeka… I'm Your Man Wychwood 2008 Songs of the World’s Children DIXON HALL MUSIC SCHOOL 2009 Rita Chiarelli Sweet Paradise Koller Michels Bass and Voice Fern Lindzon Two Kites (Juno Nominee) Fern Lindzon Like a Circle in a Spiral Shuffle Demons ClusterFunk Turbo Street Funk To the Street World Jazz For Haiti double album fundraiser for Haiti----23 artists Maple Leaf Rising Sun album fundraiser for Japan Laila Biali Tracing Light (Juno Nominee)