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Ed Mays Groove Kitchen
Featuring Stacey Israel
5 Piece Funk /Dance Party Band
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Groove Kitchen in jazz mode
Introducing the Band
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What
clients have been saying about Ed Mays Groove Kitchen:
"Ed Mays Groove Kitchen’s music is full of jazzy delta blues, pop,
rock and funk as well, for a sound that is timeless yet modern in it's own way. It’s kind of like stepping back in time,
but with the keys to the Porche. This group - is
undeniably charming, and undeniably entertaining. Not to mention pretty darn
talented. Our guests ranged in all ages, and everyone loved Ed Mays Groove
Kitchen. If you want your wedding reception, or whatever event to really
"Groove", book this band!
- Christy K
"Ed was easy to work with. Wonderful performers.
Stacy did a beautiful job singing "At Last" to the newlyweds during
their wedding dance. We had a fabulous time! Our guests, young and old alike,
just danced, danced, danced and loved the band. I would definitely hire them
again! Thank you, Ed Mays Groove Kitchen! "
- Carol P.
"Ed is so easy to work with. His experience with the music industry is so
obvious. He has the resources to make anything you want happen. Besides he is
also fantastic on the drums, what a nice mellow guy. The total band and singer
Stacy were exactly perfect for us, the took some
familiar stuff and jazzed it up a bit. We had many dancing to their fine music.
We would use them in a heart beat if we had the need. Love them."
- Carol B.
"Ed and his group were wonderful. We highly recommend them."
- Jen C.
"The entre event was amazing! I, personally,
could have done a better job preparing for the bands needs, but everyone
stepped up and helped with the alternate plan. Thank you Ed,
Stacey, Yogi and the entire group for making our
- Tere W.
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CD REVIEW- YOGI McCAW-"YOGI
SIX EAST-SIX
WEST"- BY STEVE GETZ -THE
JUNE 2009
Yogi McCaw,
leader, composer and keyboardist presents here his new release:" Yogi and
The Yoginis-" Terra Shivaiya:
Six East-Six West". Yogi has assembled a diverse and talented group of
multi-cultural musicians, all in one superb recording
offering an esoteric,unique collage, a fusion
of jazz and multi-cultural music! Seattle native Yogi McCaw
has taken exceptional care in putting this project together, which was recorded
over a course of several years on two continents-In the US and in India. The
musicians come from the traditions of Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Indian Classical,
Reggae and African music! This is truly a one of a kind recording! This writer
does not know of another recording offering such a rich infusion of
multi-cultural music which blends different, diverse music, all together in one
CD! Some of the music highlights:
Basant Blue is the first track, a
mysterious and somewhat haunting composition with a bluesy theme reinventing
itself a few times over followed by a piano solo by the leader.
DDA Flat Nine is inspiring
Indian music,with a compelling,structured musical theme throughout the piece,with overlays of inventive solo improvisations.
Jog Jazz follows, continuing
Indian music exploration, offering repetitive, intricate lyrical and rhythmic
textures. Indian violinist Gordon Assadi stands out,
as well as Yogi and the rest of the ensemble.
Raga
Return To Me is a vigorous
Latin music piece, pulsating with energy, featuring fine solos by trumpeter
Thomas Marriott,and Yogi on
piano, who apparently is well versed in this idiom.
Moving to another continent,
Song Bird is a Brazilian Bossa Nova, featuring
vocalist Samia Panni, who
adds a feminine mystic to the song.
Surf Reggae is a infectious reggae tune! Terena
returns us, the listener to Indian music now blended with Latin music! Indian
violinist Gordon Assadi once again takes another
sterling solo, in this envigorating piece! A true
blend of these two musical genres!
Congratulations, Yogi McCaw, on a fine and most unique recording!
Steve Getz
Writer/Reviewer
The Jazz Network Worldwide
June 2009
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