Isaac Aesili


From the first time he performed with Solaa in Christchurch in 1997, Isaac Aesili has been a key member of New Zealand’s burgeoning jazz, funk, soul, Latin, RnB and broken beat musical communities.

A classically trained trumpeter, percussionist, producer, DJ, and sometimes vocalist, Aesili has spent time on stage and in the studio with Opensouls, Ōtautahi Allstars, Shapeshifter, The Recloose Live Band, TrinityRoots, Eru Dangerspiel, House of Shem, Latinaotearoa, Lord Echo, Chaos In The CBD, and numerous other acts.

Isaac Aesili in 2009
Isaac Aesili
Funkommunity - What You Give
Sorceress - Dose (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2014)
Karlmarx - 'Mists' (2019)
Isaac Aesili - Eye See (Eye See, 2009)
Base FM flyer, 2013
With You In My Bed featuring Aaradhna & Buff1
Isaac Aesili and Chris Cox in 1997.
I'm All In featuring Rachel Fraser
Funkommunity - 'Dandilion' (2012)
Isaac Aesili - Maureen (from the album 'Hidden Truths' - Bastard Jazz, NYC, 2021)
My Grooves meets Isaac Aesili
Isaac Aesili
Isaac Aesili
Isaac Aesili in 2009
Funkommunity - Pass It On
Sorceress - 'Treat the Feel' (2014)
Isaac Aesili
Sorceress
Chris Cox and Isaac Aesili during a Solaa practice, 1998.
Funkommunity - Chequered Thoughts (Melting Pot Music, 2012)
Isaac Aesili in 2024
Isaac Aesili - Hidden Truths (2020, Bastard Jazz Recordings)
Trivia:

Member of Solaa, Opensouls, The Recloose Live Band, Funkommunity, Karlmarx.

Labels:

Soulab Records


Melting Pot Music


Wonderful Noise


Eye See Records

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