Review Centre: 1990s Era Musicians & Bands

"In St. Galmier, I discovered an outstanding saxophonist during a birthday celebration. His repertoire was perfectly suited to the event. Unexpected but absolutely captivating. Charismatic, mastering his instrument perfectly."

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"We hired True Vybez for a boat trip on the Thames for a Wedding. They were fantastic so easy to deal with so relaxed and made things so easy. They were open to anything suggested. People loved them "

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"Had a fantastic evening, this band are brilliant, you won’t regret booking them "

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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. "

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" Fantastic performer, we have never had more and such positive feedback about any other artist. We would be thrilled to have Zai perform on our stage again!"

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"14th Feb 2020. Vijverpark Festival. Always good fun to see Bob Ferguson on stage. A good singer and the audience is always engaged and involved. If you're in for some good music and fun, Bob's your uncle! A good variety of songs also."

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"Western Son and our Patrons have enjoyed having Jeff Smithart perform in our Hospitality Center this season, always a fun time with Jeff and the crowd loves the way he interacts with them. "

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"Cincinnati, OH - February 26, 2023 Last night was AWESOME!! I’ve received so many inbox messages about the music and place I broadcasted from last night, I thought I would post the information. The owner is event promoter Gerald Belle and the club is G2 Coffee Lounge and Bistro 151 West 4th Street. The service, music and atmosphere was wonderful!!! And the BAND!!!!!! Off the chain good❤️❤️❤️ Hit Gerald up for more information and DEFINITELY support! #supportblackownedbusinesses"

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"excellent sounds, outgoing and kind, all around a very saxy guy"

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"Great music! Saxophone was excellent lots of wonderful past memories relived through his music."

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"Amazing vibe. Great sound! Very saxy! Highly recommended "

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"Convention Event - Hollie P. - March 5th, 2022 The Josh West Trio (Vanilla Aardvark) played at our Xscapers Convergence in Tucson. They are incredibly talented and professional. The entire band was great and their song selection was perfect for our group. Many attendees told me how impressed they were with the band and numerous people mentioned Josh's incredible voice. I highly recommend hiring them for you event. They would be great at any function and well worth the money!"

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"Great vibe , watched him at a Restaurant in South Africa, Port Elizabeth birth. Great stuff !!"

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"Dr. Saxy is a great entertainer. His song catalog is so extensive, you will never hear the same song twice unless you ask for it! He keeps the party going. You can vibe with your sweetheart and listen, other times the music is so rousing that you just got to get up and dance! I recommend Dr. Saxy for your next event."

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"Dr saxy was fantastic. He lit up the Mercado food district in McAllen with his smooth sax tones echooing all thru the hall. He even took request from my daughter. He even had people dancing in there on a Tuesday night! Very professional and expert musician. Definitely made our evening. A+"

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