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SOUL MUSIC celebrates a dynamic & joyous artform, with its roots in the Afro-American Black struggle, with the music embraced by black & white artists alike.
Genre:
Urban/R&B: Retro-Soul
Release Date:
1998
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GRAND WAZOO
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Record Label: GRAND WAZOO
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GRAND WAZOO : Australia's "Kings of Soul" since 1981.
GRAND WAZOO is a unique 14 piece Australian outfit, which honors the great Afro-American Soul and Rhythm & Blues tradition, performing outstanding Soul gems, hits and some band originals in that same brassy, big-Soul style.
Australia’s "Ambassador of Soul", JOHN MONTESANTE, a renowned Musician and Arranger, founded Grand WaZoo in 1981 , with a view to exposing the Australian public to an artform about which he was passionate—and the band has performed continuously since. Montesante’s talent as a world-respected Arranger has been a key factor in Grand Wazoo’s musical excellence and longevity, with all 300+ tunes performed by the band, especially orchestrated by him.
GRAND WAZOO's Gigs over nearly 30 years have varied from Media Appearances and Concerts, to Festivals, Corporate Showcases to Major Events, to Club & Pub Residencies, to backing Sam & Dave and performing with the Wilson Pickett Band, to the Hong Kong 2000 Millennium and more.... Many of the who’s who of Australian music have been nurtured by, performed with, or been backed by this band, at some time in their career.
Fronted by 4 Lead Singers, (who also back one another), a permanent 6 piece Horn Section and 4 Rhythm players, the Grand WaZoo ‘Soul Extravaganza' comprises 2 x 1 hour sets with interval and encore, although the Band is flexible for Festivals, Special Events and Media Appearances & has mastered the art of adapting to various sized spaces.
The most authentic exponents of Soul-Funk-R&B. in the southern hemisphere, GRAND WAZOO has stood the test of time, for quality presentation, outstanding musicianship, passionate, classy performances and unparalleled enjoyment — performed by outstanding artists.
GRAND WAZOO-KINGS of SOUL also released a 'live' album in 2008, titled 'SOUL MONSTER-LIVE' , which celebrated an 11 year weekly residency at The Rainbow, and is also available through CD Baby.
Do yourself a favour! You’ve seen the rest: Come back to Australia’s Best Indie Soul Band !
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Great Band Who ARE THE SINGERS
author: MissP
I LIVE IN MELBOURNE AND HAVE HEARD OF THIS BAND. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO THE SINGERS ARE WHO SING ON THIS ALBUM... I'M SURE THEY DESERVE AT LEAST A LISTING OF THE TRACKS THEY SING.
DON'T YOU THINK JON MONTESANT
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author: olivia Rattew
im originally from melbourne but have been living in brisbane for the last eight years.i tell everyone heading to melbourne for a holiday that they have to see Grand Wazoo live.At 28yrs old i have seen quite a few live bands but nothing as amazing as the Grand Wazoo.The atmosphere, the energy...the whole experience was incredible!
although this is not a review of the current cd, im sure i will adore it.I just wanted to let you guys know that you are a truely stellar ensomble and i feel privlidged to have seen you perform.
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