Review Centre: 1980s Era Musicians & Bands

"We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing an incredible performance by one of the most talented sax players we’ve ever seen. Not only was the music flawless—smooth, soulful, and full of energy—but his presence lit up the entire space. He wasn’t just a musician, he was a vibe. Playful, kind, and so engaging with everyone around him. You could tell he genuinely loved what he did, and that joy radiated to the crowd. A true artist and an even better person. "

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"Booked Bobbie for our residents jubilee party, no one was disappointed. Great voice and brilliant personality. Highly recommend for any occasion. "

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"Star attraction on reopening night at The Lamb, Bicester. The venue is a clever mix of sports bar, diner and nightclub recently upgraded. The Razorz had the place rocking with their driving rhythms and wide choice of rock music. Crocodile rock was a stand out number filling the dance floor and encouraging others to join in. A very professional and high quality band."

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"Great time! You want to see a good band, check them out. Nice they interact with the crowd. "

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"El Dr. Hinojosa hace vibrar el ambiente con su música, en cada presentación nos deleita y sorprende con nuevas melodías y hace que la gente volee a verlo boquiabiertos…a eso le llamo “pasión por la música!” …En hora buena!!!"

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"I cannot say enough great things about Electro Retro! They provided a great show with fantastic tunes perfectly coordinated to give our event the boost and mood we wanted. There song choices, beats, pace and timing were perfect in every way. Electro Retro truly rocks and I'm a fan for life!!! Tim promised big things and delivered on every promise. The whole band was courteous and accommodating. They actually OVER delivered. Truly exceeded all my expectations and then some. Love this group!!!"

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"Great personality. Great skill, and a joy to listen to. "

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"Excellent. Very entertaining. Smooth….. great tone. V"

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"Watched Duncan sing Soundgarden songs at crow bar. He was epic. We had the best night. "

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"We would just like to say a massive THANK YOU!! for an amazing night. Everyone really enjoyed the band!! "

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"The saxophone player delivered an outstanding performance, blending technical skill with deep emotion. Their smooth tone, playful style, and natural stage presence kept the audience fully engaged. A truly talented and charismatic musician."

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"Myky is so kind and professional in each step of the organisation process as he is an amazing explosion of energy on stage!! He offers a very wide choice of songs and each performance is heartfelt and unforgettable: the remarkable vocal quality is accompanied by scenic outfits and great staging!"

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. To the best of my knowledge, Booker T's only other recording has been as a sideman on Cold Sweat, a recent album of James Brown tunes (also featuring Craig Harris and David Murray) that illustrates the sloppiness jazz musicians are capable of when trying to show they can be Regular Guys. But Go Tell It on the Mountain is stunning enough to make me a believer in Booker T's potential. "

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"One of the best bands I’ve ever seen even though it’s not a professional band, they come as close as on gets."

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"I really enjoy the atmosphere your music creates! "

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