CC.- What is Your Name ?
Denis Nozile

CC- Can you briefly provide us with a description of yourself and what you do as a musician?

I have Played Music For as long as i remember, Haiti. and more Recently I work as a professional Musician. I play a variety of instruments including, the Drums and of Course my love The Guitar, I have played in a lot of Haitian bands. but best Known for playing with DP Express, Freres Dejean, Zepon, Zenglen, Nu-Look . In addition to playing live music, I own and operate a recording studio , where I produce many other artists.

CC.- To someone who never heard of you how would you describe yourself .

I Love Music ,I am passionate, Impatient and stubborn... often misunderstood. I like perfection and because of that i rarely put up with people's fantaisies. I am a real businessmen and like people to keep their word.. or I am gone...

CC - When did you start your musical career?

It all started a long time a go somewhere in Petion Ville. I am too old to remember. .. LOL

CC - Polis, you are considered by many people as one of the best Haitian Guitarist Compas! Do you see yourself as such?

 If I am Considered the best I appreciate the Title but thre are so many great musicians in compas and around the World that i have played with... I can only attibute the Success to their talents as people around you brings the best out of you.  I have to say that Robert Martino, Claude Marcelin, Makarios, Dadou Pasquet, Tite Pascal all probably deserve this title as much as Myself...

CC - What would you like the public to know about you and your music ?

I would like everyone to know that I play to make people Happy and enjoy Myself . I enjoy palying with everyone and my goal would be to have played with every haitian group that exist at least for one Night.

CC - When will the next Ti Polis CD be out ?

I have many albums  ready but i travel so much that it will take time to complete them. I should have something new by the end of the year. Schedule Permitting...

CC.- How do you describe your relations with other groups ? Do you work the other groups, exchanging ideas and experiences?

I have great rapport with all the bands that I encounter. Having Djazz La music studios I do have a chance to work with a lot of the up and comeing groups and be able to share with them my vast knowledge of the haitien music industry both, the good and the bad of it.

CC.- Who is your favorite Compas Artist ?

there are so many that i enjoy playing with but if i had to choose a few I would have to say Ansyto Mercier, Andre Dejean and Ti manno are my favorite.

CC.- What is your favorite TV Show ?

I am not a TV person , not much time For that.

CC.- What is Your favorite Dish ?

I like Lambi and Legume.

CC.- Who do you think is the greatest Polical figure of the past century ?

Nelson Mandela

CC.- Who do you think is the greatest musician or group of this decade ?

 System Band.

CC.- Twoubadou are everywhere now. Any opinion on the practice and the Impact of this Genre on compas ?

I like twoubadou but, I don't feel that it will last very long in the market, it is not commercial enough, great to listen to and relax but in a bal setting as a dance music it is somewhat tiring the songs are already very long in compas, twoubadou's are longer. Club owner wants people drinking between sets Twoubadou and long sets in general prevent that somewhat.

CC.- Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?

In 10 years I would have like to have an Established Studio, Travel Less and Spend Time with Friends and Family.

CC.- The Internet is now considered the fastest Way to reach a bigger audience , How do you intend to take advantage of this media ? Have you gotten any contract as a result of your Internet presence ?

I Think the Internet facilitate contacts with people far away. i have benefited from the ease of communication it provides and obtained many contracts through it...

CC.- Do you have any regrets as a musician ? Was music your first love ?

Soccer was My first Love you should know ... many times I have played with you in washington when you were coaching the Haitian team Monaco.

CC.- What other style of music influenced you most ?

I Like Jazz mOst but Salsa is appealing to me As well...

CC.- Do you have kids ?

Yes, I do.

CC.- A message to the children ?

Education is the foudation , learn as much as you can as later in life responsibilties will prevent it sometimes.

CC - Is there anything you would like to say to the public ?

I would like to thank all my fans and all the friends i have made doing what i love . I have enjoyed and learned so much from all of you . Live a simple life enjoy your family and try to stay away from vices they can ruin your life...

UPDATE...

Shortly after this interview, Denis Was suddenly taken away from us.. he was a great friend and we will miss him so much he has given so much to the music and compas ..it is so sad that we no longer get to see his infectious smile... Atis Pa Jam Mouri. Everytime I hear a guitar Play I think about Ti Polis ...