"Absolutely flooring. We must say Greg Poppleton's music always hits the spot - so authentic sounding!" Women's Vintage Radio Hour, Gillespie Network (USA)
“Listening to the 1929 recording by the Mound City Blue Blowers of I Ain't Got Nobody and My Gal Sal shows the Broadcasters have captured the basic sound. Not surprising when you consider the group includes musicians of the calibre of Paul Furniss (reeds) Al Davey (trumpet and trombone) and Lawrie Thompson (drums and washboard) who show how well they have mastered the style. Grahame Conlon (tenor banjo) makes a mockery of those many banjo jokes with his rollicking solo on The Road To Gundagai. As for the leader, he has captured that decade's vocal style to perfection especially on Falling in Love Again sung in both English and German. As enjoyable as they are to listen to The Bakelite Broadcasters must be even better live”
Kevin Jones, 102.5FM Fine Music Sydney jazz critic
“Greg has the natural knack of sounding exactly like a 1920s singer,”
John Buchanan, Jazz Festival and Concert Producer
"Greg sang all the top songs of the 1920s…There were many happy faces in the audience,” Warren Fahey AM, record producer and music historian
"Poppleton captures the essence of the swing years with uncanny accuracy,"
John Gilbert eJazzNews.com (USA)
“Greg Poppleton has captured the essence of the jazz singers of that era [1920s],”
Gerald H Beulah Jr, JazzReview.com (USA)
“Makes me want to slip on my two-tone oxfords, tie up my bow tie, and meet my honey on the dance floor,” David Byrne, Atlanta Ga
“Awesome. Totally fun,” Jesse Miner, Manu Smith, ‘Hey Mr Jesse’ podcast (USA)
“Greg nails the 20s vocal stylings,” Bill Lawson, Jazz On The Terrace, Radio Adelaide
Paul Furniss (soprano, alto, tenor saxes and clarinet) Considered one of Australia's all-time great jazz musicians. Paul has toured the US, UK, Europe, Japan & NZ
Al Davey (trumpet and trombone) Called one of Australia's best jazz trumpet exponents. Leading Sydney freelance musician and festival headliner
Grahame Conlon (banjo) “Grahame Conlon makes a mockery of those many banjo jokes with his rollicking solo on The Road To Gundagai.” Kevin Jones. Backed USA divas Barbara Morrison, Ernestine Anderson and Terry Lamond as guitarist. Toured Europe and US. Appeared at annual Bix Beidebecke Festival with Geoff Power
Geoff Power (trumpet, trombone, sousaphone) plays sousaphone on Doin’ The Charleston. World-renowned, ARIA- nominated. Australian festival headliner. 9 US tours. Recorded CD in NYC with Vince Giordano
Rod Herbert (sousaphone, bass trombone) plays sousaphone on Doin’ The Charleston. Toured the US, playing the Monterey Jazz Festival, England, France, Switzerland and Singapore
Lawrie Thompson (drums and washboard) Toured with Graeme Bell, Billy Eckstine, Bob Barnard and Don Burrows, recording the award-winning album 'Don Burrows live at the Sydney Opera House'. Toured Europe, Asia and the USA. Backed Larry Adler
Greg Poppleton (1920s singer and band leader). Leader and singer in 1920s -1930s dance bands since 1994. Studied under Kate Dunbar, Bob Tasman-Smith and Steve Ostrow (who discovered Bette Midler). Award-winning national vintage jazz broadcaster. Actor with Rise. Voiceover artist for RGM. ‘Doin’ The Charleston’ is Greg’s second CD. Third album recorded at same time due for release in late 2013
Do drop by and visit Greg Poppleton and The Bakelite Broadcasters' official website: www.bakelitejazz.com
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