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"Great songs and is a very talented saxophone player."

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"Nadine is extremely professional and engaging with her audience. It was a pleasure working with her On Holiday Joy at the Apollo and SpongeBob on Broadway Viacom's "Upfronts" . I'm looking forward to the next time we can work together again."

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"Amazing sound, vibes, and talent! We were surprised to hear a musician playing today when we came for lunch and so happy he was playing! Highly recommend! "

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"Delighted we booked Ken for my husbands birthday in April 2026, he was excellent. The acoustic set was just right, with a lovely mix of songs and even a bit of banter which our friends thoroughly enjoyed! He brought great life to the afternoon without overpowering it. A real talent."

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"I go to el Mercado District with my family, and I love hearing Dr. Saxy play. No matter what song he plays, he always seems to bring the right kind of vibe. He can get people up to dance or even just interacting with him when he plays. It is obvious he is very talented. "

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"We got married on: 04/08/2017 💍 Professional and magical Manu, you made our ceremony very romantic, emotional, and special with your music. You completely adapted to what we wanted and exceeded our expectations. You are a true professional; not only did you set the mood for our cocktail hour, but you also surprised us by musically accompanying another singer without having met her before. What can we say about the special touch you gave to our dance by accompanying it with the saxophone? Without a doubt, you were the best choice. Your YouTube videos helped us a lot, and we didn't hesitate for a moment. With your professionalism, warmth, and music, you created an unforgettable atmosphere for us and everyone present. We recommend you 100% in all aspects."

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"You guys were absolute stars. Everyone had an amazing time dancing away and enjoying your musical talents. Please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band and we will definitely be mentioning you to everyone we know who might be looking for a band for their event."

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"Professional, polished, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser — we can’t wait to have them back."

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"Really enjoyed the wide variety of songs !! Thanks."

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"WE CAME TO CHICAGO TO SEE AEROSMITH BEFORE THE CANCELLATION. SO WE CAME AND SAW YOU GUYS AT THE HARD ROCK AND WE LOVED IT. YOU GUYS ROCK!! THANKS FOR SAVING OUR WEEKEND!!"

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We're so glad we were able to make your weekend! We'll reach out to Steven Tyler and let him know we're up for any other fill in gigs he might have...

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"You were fab today, lovely songs and music in the sun 😊"

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"remember thinking how wonderful it must be to be so expressive - not merely to string sounds popular, folk, classical, and most notably gospel. together and then lend them to the evanescence I can still hear his haunting and beautiful Go fell It on the Mountain. of the top forty, but to make music - art, born of talent and determination and fuelled by a com- Ot all the years that I have known Booker I., pulsion to share it. Booker T. is blessed with that he has never waivered on three points - his commitment to the family, his need to play and com- guft. pose music, and his belief in God. These three At first, I thought that Booker 1. might be just ideas somehow come together and nourish each another jazz musician skilled with his instru- other. This album is dedicated to his tather, a ment and versed in the accomplishments ot brother, and his grandmother, all now deceased. say . . • John Coltrane. So, in July of nineteen- And when asked of his inspiration for most of seventy-five, my acceptance of an invitation to the material on this album, he replied: "This hear him play was half-hearted at best. Was I ever music has been in me for years; it's through the in for a surprise! It wasn't just his ease with com- grace of God that _ can now put it on this plex material. Nor was it his effortless coaxing of album". In fact, he says that he is drawn even spirited notes from that tenor saxophone. It was more closely to his mother after the tragedies of the exhilaration that you experienced. At once the past couple of years and has even composed frenzied and riveting, you went away thinking music born of this resurgence. that this music needs to be heard. Indeed, you If it is true that genuine interest in a particular felt privileged that you had heard it. subject generates boundless energy, then Booker Thereafter, I made it a point to hear Booker. 1. 1.'s music is without limits. He would say that play whenever I could. I quickly learned that the his religion is the fulcrum and the music is label "jazz" was too narrow for his music. There merely a satellite, an orbit to accentuate the main was always an infusion of other types of music- force. this: on one visit to New York, as friends are inclined to do, I called Booker 1. to meet for lunch and to catch up with what had been going on in our lives. We went to a restaurant just off Sixth Avenue and wound up talking from 2:30 pm until 8:00 pm. All those hours we talked about the saxophone, about music, and how this must-cian from Seattle was faring in the Apple. Another time, he called me at 2:00 am insisting that I listen to a new musical idea he had forged for himself. Next morning the telephone receiver was on the floor; I had tallen asleep. Embarras-sed, I mustered what I hoped was a believable apology. I don't think it mattered however. He'd played that night because he couldn't contain the energy, moved to share this wonderful gift of music. His music, this gift, will inspire you. It's at once bold and incisive, spirited and alarming. Booker 1. is daring enough to bring together in his own compositions things that are usually kept separate - jazz and religious music. It makes for a spritely, fun sound. The listener will be moved by the intensity, range and absolute beauty of the entire delivery. But caution: do not trust the titles, expect a surprise.. As music brings the warmth and light of beauty into our lives, this recording will warm our hearts and spirits. Through this light, perhaps we will see a little more of ourselves. Possibly, we will come to understand a bit more of each other. Either way, it is a wonderful gift. Booker 1. is a colossal talent! Gregg Gordon "

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"I loved it the best music i heard in my 13 years in this earth i absolutely really loved flowers thank you alot for your good music."

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"Helene & Crew, You were a HUGE HIT in Albany, the concensus was, YOU ROCKED! Happy Holidays, Bernadene & Dr. Don.Don Bowers Productions."

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""Never heard so much emotion coming out of two people"-Nina Kraljić"

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