CAFÉ MAMBO IBIZA DJ Kaz James headlines the official Dubai World Cup After Party at Soho Garden on Saturday 31 March 2018.
Kaz James
An Australian of both Italian and Greek descent, the unique triple heritage of Kaz James is unlike many you’ll find in the dance music scene.
But much like his origin, Kaz is no ordinary DJ and producer. Growing up in Melbourne, Kaz took early inspiration from his stepfather’s diverse record collection, with emphasis on jazz, rare groove, and house.
Upon reading an article on Carl Cox in his teenage years, Kaz’s own career path was decided.
With his feet dipped into the waters of the dance scene, the Aussie began producing his own tracks and remixes.
A resident at One Love Records, the biggest club night in his native country, his bootleg of Eurythmics ‘Sweet Dreams’ was picked up by Pete Tong, and Erick Morillo, who frequently used the track in their live sets.
This catapulted Kaz into a more public eye, where he ended up being handpicked by Frankie Knuckles to open for his Ibiza shows.
With the white isle now inevitably calling, Kaz’s Ibiza love affair began in his late teens, upon being given a residency by Pacha.
Chosen to be resident for Nic Fanciulli’s much-loved Friday night Pacha party, ‘We Are The Night’, Kaz has been performing at the iconic two-cherry club for over a decade.
Capable of blurring the lines between the more underground and crossover sounds, Kaz James has enjoyed a career in which he has also produced tracks for the likes of Kelis and Macy Gray, but his love of house has always been at the heart of his productions.
With 2017 providing Kaz with a hectic touring schedule which has included sets at the likes of Coachella, the ‘Arizona’ producer is scheduled to play at Burning Man at the end of August, and Portugal’s BPM Festival in September.
His new single, ‘Trip The Light’, a balearic string-led anthem, released on close friend Nic Fanciulli’s ‘Saved’ label, looks set to tread the same successful path as previous releases, solidifying Kaz James as a true innovator and curator of unique and rugged minimalistic beats.
Support from DJs Adam Graca, Jixo & Danz, Mar+Mer and Jean B.
Timings:
Saturday 31 March 2018 from 9.30pm until 11pm.
Price:
• RESERVATIONS
• FREE ENTRY World Cup Ticket Holders, except General Admission
