Maxi Jazz

2022 - 12 - 24

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Maxi Jazz, lead singer of Faithless, dies aged 65 (The Guardian)

Dance group announces death of singer, saying he was 'a lovely human being with time for everyone'

He added: “Time to sleep legend. DJ MistaJam said: “I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. Faithless were an iconic force in UK dance music from the mid-90s and touched so many lives. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.” The DJ Dave Pearce said: “So sad to learn Maxi Jazz has passed away.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (Sky News)

Maxi Jazz was the lead vocalist in Faithless, a trance group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1. He also performed with the likes of Tiesto, ...

"His words and performances touched so many of us and he'll be sorely missed. Maxi Jazz was the lead vocalist in Faithless, a trance group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him. As well as his music, he was also a lifelong supporter of Crystal Palace FC, and in 2012 became an associate director of the club. He also performed with the likes of Tiesto, Dido, Robbie Williams and Jamiroquai, and toured with his own group, Maxi Jazz and the E-Type Boys. "He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.

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Faithless lead singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (RTE.ie)

The musician, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was a core member of the group alongside Rollo and Sister Bliss. The band, which came to prominence in the mid ...

We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. It was an honour and, of course , a true pleasure to work with him. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Reggae band UB40 also remembered Jazz as a "lovely guy" as they recalled touring with him in 2017 with his band Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys. Maxi Jazz 1957 - 2022. A statement shared on the musician's Instagram said: "We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully at his home in South London last night.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (Dublin Live)

Fellow band member Sister Bliss announced the sad news online earlier today, as she paid tribute to the late singer on Twitter.

It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him. He gave proper meaning and message to our music. Fans quickly replied to the tweet to pass on their condolences and pay tribute to Maxi. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Fellow band member Sister Bliss announced the sad news online earlier today, as she paid tribute to the late singer on Twitter.

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies peacefully in his sleep as tributes ... (Irish Mirror)

Faithless singer Maxi Jazz has died at the age of 65, with tributes pouring in for the late singer from fans and celebrity pals following his death being ...

Faithless sold millions of records across the world and after their catalogue was uploaded to streaming sites in 2018, they average over 400,000 streams a day. On Sunday 9 December 2001, the singer was involved in a serious car accident, causing several of Faithless's UK tour dates to be postponed. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. It was an honour and, of course , a true pleasure to work with him. Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night.

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Maxi Jazz, lead Faithless singer, dies aged 65 (thejournal.ie)

The band confirmed that he passed away last night. The singer, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was the band's lead vocalist for years after its formation in ...

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Maxi Jazz dead – Faithless lead singer dies aged 65 as members ... (The Irish Sun)

FAITHLESS lead singer Maxi Jazz has died aged 65, "heartbroken" members have shared in an emotional tribute.The dance music legend, who is said to hav.

"He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible. "He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. The dance music legend, who is said to have died peacefully in his sleep, is being remembered as a "lovely human being with time for everyone".

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Maxi Jazz, Frontman for U.K. Dance Band Faithless, Dead at 65 (Rolling Stone)

"He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius," band ...

Mistajam added: “I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. He formed Faithless with Rollo and Sister Bliss in 1995, with the group releasing their debut album Reverance just one year later. Faithless were an iconic force in UK dance music from the mid 90’s and touched so many lives. They went on to support the likes of Jamiroquai and Soul II Soul at live shows. dance group [Faithless](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/faithless/), has died at the age of 65. “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways.

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Maxi Jazz, lead singer of dance group Faithless, dies at 65 (CNN)

Maxi Jazz, the British musician best known as the lead vocalist for dance group Faithless, has died, according to the band.

[in a Facebook post on Saturday.](https://www.facebook.com/Faithless/posts/pfbid02D2GW8qXWf4vG71UahquQfP4p7b5EP8Vxq7GgFDiyyGScNnX7rXbDFx6HhJtp5UhEl?__cft__[0]=AZUDdkeroljEtgJQwfYYwzz05jtk4DG9RVED38CndBnfYHmOO2gx95uhMeib0grwHfhQgoBFKlQlYaeWYKz-2h02Hmw7qrBLV-6faHb5iYZ8IWKaomhTCuyk2cqLHNYp005VkcCoLefLjGApPFQTEE0fTAXyEIRWKYFYUNUUdiHyGx6Nu60-bGJp7FyY3QXH_yRSB-dcgdUQRVDYN-s6HZYr&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R) The singer, born Maxwell Fraser, was 65 years old. “It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.” “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways.

Maxi Jazz, front man for British band Faithless, dead at 65 (WOKV)

NEW YORK — (AP) — Maxi Jazz, a DJ and singer who fronted the eclectic British dance band Faithless known for such hits as “Insomnia” and “We Come 1,” has ...

They drew upon such a wide range of influences that their record company described their debut album “Reverence,” released in 1996, as “folk-house-hip-hop-blues-ambience-jazz-rap for the dance floor and sofa.” Born Maxwell Fraser in London, Maxi Jazz emerged in the British club scene in the 1980s as a DJ on pirate radio and founder of the Soul Food Cafe System. “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways.

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Maxi Jazz: Tributes hail Faithless singer as an 'incredible talent' (BBC News)

Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren hopes the London singer's music keeps on "inspiring others".

DJ David Pearce said Faithless became an "iconic force in UK dance music from the mid-90s and touched so many lives". Faithless formed in 1995 and were pioneers of stadium dance music. However, they weren't joined by Jazz, who had formed another band, Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys. They headlined some of the world's biggest festivals including Glastonbury, taking to the Pyramid stage in 2002. Steve Parish added: "Desperately sad to hear the news that we lost Maxi this morning. RIP Maxi."

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Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 (Independent.ie)

Maxi Jazz, the lead singer of electronic band Faithless, has died aged 65. The musician and DJ, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was a core member of the ...

Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.

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Tributes pour in following the death of Faithless singer Maxi Jazz (hotpress.com)

Faithless, which formed in 1995, comprised core members Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz.

We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night. Sister Bliss, a fellow Faithless member, wrote: "Maxi Jazz 1957 - 2022. Love to @thesisterbliss and the whole @faithless family. Thank you for inspiring.” DJ Dave Pearce wrote: “So sad to learn Maxi Jazz has passed away. DJ MistaJam added: “I only met him IRL once and he was the kindest man with such an aura about him. The band last performed a huge Irish set back in 2016 at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible. Faithless were an iconic force in UK dance music from the mid-90s and touched so many lives. His words and performances touched so many of us and he’ll be sorely missed. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.” [December 24, 2022]

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Maxi Jazz, of UK Dance Music Band Faithless, Dies at 65 (Voice of America)

The musician and DJ, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, passed away at his home in south London, according to the dance music act behind 1990s hits including ...

He gave proper meaning and a message to our music,” they said. "He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible." Its official Twitter account described him as a "legendary musician" and said the team would walk out to a Faithless track on Monday, a public holiday known as Boxing Day in the U.K., in tribute.

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