FRANK SAMBA
Julie Jigsaw was recognized as having a natural talent, and Kurt Dahlke introduced her to two friends of his, Frank Samba (drums) and Wietn Wito (bass), who became the other two members of Ja Ja Ja. They had a jam session during their first night together, where Julie sang improvised lyrics; she also played harmonica, percussion and trumpet. The best parts were edited into their first single “Die Wahrheit” (“The Truth”), which appeared on a 1982 German compilation album called Alles oder Nichts (“All or Nothing”).
With American bass player Billy Grant replacing Wito, Ja Ja Ja toured again for a short time in about 1984; but it was difficult since Frank Samba was still in Germany, and apparently they did not release any more records.
(February 2012)
