Released on January 2nd, Jana and Izquierdo’s “Time Goes Fast” is a blend of jazz, rock, soul and pop with some very smooth chords. Jana’s evocative vocals paired with Izquierdo’s poignant songwriting make for a powerful combination. Listeners can find the new single on the JANA & JORGE website amongst other platforms. Not a musician by profession, Izquierdo produces music in his leisure time. However, he is gifted as a music psychic and has a long history of making music. The songwriter’s investment of his free time into producing music is also testament to his passion to give back to the world through heartfelt songs.
By Kamil Bobin
Discovered via Musosoup
Kamil) Hey JANA & JORGE, super nice to have the chance to chat with you. What first got you into music?
I am a natural musician and since I was born I create songs. So, it is part of my habits to write songs.
Describe your favorite and least favorite part about being a musician.
My favorite part is the creation of the song, it is like building a design or something, and that is very pleasant when you listen to the results of your creation. The least favorite is perhaps when an arrangement or sound or something does not result as you expect, and you have to try and try again until you get what you want.
Your latest song is 'Time Goes Fast'. Can you share with us the background of its creation and did any unusual things happen during its creation?
When I was inspired that day, it came to my mind a sound like a western movie, like that human whistling like Kurt Savoy whistling, so, at the beginning the chorus was like that, a Country music chorus but the verses where more a jazz thing, lol, then when I tried to replicate that whistling sound was very difficult, I couldn't find someone who can do it perfect, so at the end, I discovered that I can do that sound with a Flute, lol. At the end, the entire song ended up being a sort of jazz, soul and rock song. Then Ashley Jana came and put her amazing voice in it.
How do you differ from most other artists?
I am not sure really, I don't like to compare myself with any artist, I just want to be myself, also that I don't want to be anybody else than me.
Where are you from and do you have a stable home or do you prefer traveling?
I am from Lima, Peru, and Ashley (the singer) is from the USA, she lives in New York and I live in Lima Peru. I have a stable home. We are a multinational duo.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
I would say diverse, today I can have a Country song, tomorrow pop, or jazz.
How do you nurture your own creativity?
Learning from others, listening to others.
Who's your ideal musician to collaborate with and why?
Anyone who can interpret and sing our songs is great. I think they aren't easy songs to sing, lol.
What are your plans for the future?
To be heard all over the planet :)