Junior Vasquez - Avaland at Avalon (1 february 2003) (2003)

Junior Vasquez Avaland at Avalon (1 february 2003) (2003) Genre: club

Tracklist:

1. Avaland at Avalon (Wqsx)-radio (1 february 2003)

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Junior Vasquez   / artists (J) Real Name: Donald Mattern Profile: Born in 1946 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Hit Maker, The Deejay’s DJ, The Innovator, The Infamous, The Diva: Each of these fitting monikers can point to only one man, and that man is Junior Vasquez. 2008 marks the 25th Anniversary of Junior’s career as disc jockey, music producer, songwriter, ‘remixer’ and sound designer. A pioneer in each discipline and tireless in his pursuits, the span of Junior’s career is dotted by landmark achievements in American popular music. New York’s famed Sound Factory nightclub, which Junior co-founded, marked the first of many milestones that he is continuing to mark in his illustrious and unstoppable career. From Sound Factory, Junior went on to hold some of the most coveted residencies in New York and hosted most of the legendary parties at New York hotspots including: the Tunnel, Arena at the Palladium, Juniorverse at Twilo and Earth at Exit. Junior’s career not only spans longer than his peers’, but his creative energies continue unrivalled. Junior not only created and marked his spot as the world’s most influential DJ, but he continues to nurture his career with unwavering ambition and dedication. In the spring of 2003, Junior proudly launched ‘JUNIOR’S WORLD,’ on KTU. The show was syndicated successively in other regional markets in summer 2003 and through the DJ’s heavily-trafficked website. He juggles operating his own successful hit-factory of dance music, Junior Vasquez Music, with producing more Billboard Club Play #1 Dance songs than any other producer/remixer so far. Superstars and developing talents alike seek his ‘midas touch’ to increase their exposure to untapped fans and markets. Junior has a keen sense for helping veterans like Elton John, The Pretenders or Cyndi Lauper stay current and appealing to a young demographic. URLs: http://www.juniorvasquezmusic.com Aliases: Ellis-D, Factory Kids, The Name Variations: All |Junior Vasquez| J. Vasquez| J.R| J.R.| J.Vasques| JNR| Jr| Jr. Vasquez| Ju. Vasquez| Junio Vasquez| Junior| Junior Vasquaz| Vasque| Vasquez

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Junior Vasquez bio:

One of the most celebrated DJs and remixers of his time, house music innovator Junior Vasquez was also the co-founder of the legendary Sound Factory dance club. Born Donald Mattern in Philadephia, Pennsylvania circa 1946, he first entered a career in fashion illustration and design, but later decided upon life as a DJ; while working as a clerk at a New York record store, he made the acquaintance of notables like producer Shep Pettibone, and slowly began to build a reputation on the strength of his appearances at small clubs and house parties. As the 1980s progressed, Vasquez became one of the hottest figures on the club circuit, honing a trademark fusion of bass-heavy house beats with a seemingly endless supply of obscure samples, innovative remix techniques and quirky signatures (such as his penchant for spinning records backwards, or at the incorrect speed); he swiftly rose through the DJing ranks, and by 1989 enjoyed such notoriety that he co-founded the Sound Factory in Manhattan's Chelsea district.

During the six years of its existence, the Sound Factory was among New York's hottest night spots; catering to an ethnically diverse, primarily gay crowd, the club launched Vasquez to superstardom, and he became a tastemaker of such renown that new dance records were frequently debuted and monitored during his marathon Saturday night sessions. Most notable among the high-profile celebrities often in attendance was Madonna, who later tapped Vasquez to remix several of her records; he also wrote and mixed material for the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Lisa Lisa and, most intriguingly, John Mellencamp. As a solo artist, Vasquez was responsible for such club smashes as "X," "Get Your Hands Off My Man" and "Nervaas." In early 1995, the Sound Factory closed in the wake of community complaints; its swan song, a 16-hour house marathon, quickly passed into legend. Vasquez then DJedd at the Tunnel, followed by a stint at the Palladium; in 1997 he returned to the former Sound Factory space -- now named Twilo -- to host a new all-night Saturday party, succinctly dubbed "Juniorverse." At around the same time that Twilo saw its last days, Vasquez released the mix CD, Junior's Nervous Breakdown in June 2000. Despite good reviews, Vasquez mourned the loss of the energy from the original mix, and spent the next few years putting together many more mix CD's to try and remedy that problem. Although he may never have been completely happy, the Earth Music compilations seem to capture the DJ at his most raw. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide (from mp3.com)