Empyrean Soul formed in the wake of 2009 out of a 
common love for contemporary R&B and Soul and a desire 
to make music as sensually intelligent as it is danceable. 
Drummer and composer Joel Caracci returned to the States 
after some extended world travels motivated to write 
music inspired by his recent cultural experiences and 
grounded in the roots of his musical upbringing. Despite 
intense collegiate study of jazz and classical music, he 
never forgot the music he grew up hearing on the radio 
and MTV in the 90’s.

The group finds its greatest influence from the Neo-Soul 
movement that started in the late 90’s – Erykah Badu, 
D’Angelo, Lauren Hill, Jill Scott, as well as other artists 
such as Q-Tip, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Fiona Apple, 
Robert Glasper, and Al Green. The group also finds a lot of 
influence from jazz, evident in the guitarless 
instrumentation, the virtuosic solos, and spontaneous 
interplay in live shows. What has resulted is a sound that 
infuses R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, and jazz while forging its 
own unique territory.

Front-woman Kim Kozel provides a sensual wave of 
subtlety with every word she sings, never overselling the 
lyrics with vocal gymnastics. She is surrounded by a 
capable quartet that spews blistering solos, smooth 
harmonies, and a groove that is deep and mesmerizing. 
The group took this vibe to the studio in the summer of 
2009, and released its first full-length album "Stimulus", in 
January of 2010, available at www.empyreansoul.com for free download. 
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