Gold Coast Jazz

I have been following the 4 freshman since their days with Stan Kenton. the evening was a delight and their harmony brings back pleasant memories. A little while ago Brian Wilson, in a Beach Boys interview was asked where he got his inspiration for the music he composed and arranged and said it came from the 4 freshman. Would love to see them again real soon.

These two groups have not lost a beat. Their harmonies are exquisite. This was one of the best shows we've seen in years!

Excellent show I am glad we came on a Tuesday night

The talent was fabulous. Please bring them back. It is absolutely incredible to demonstrate that the voice is really an instrument. The rich harmonious and arrangements created such rich tones and temples

I have always been a big fan of the Manhattan Transfer and now I am also a big fan of Take 6. Great arrangements and unparalleled vocals. Only wish the sound quality had been better as it made the vocals fuzzy at times. Not sure if this was a result of the Parker Playhouse system or the sound technicians or both. I never miss a chance to see the Manhattan Transfer!

the two vocal groups touring together is a great idea. They put on an amazing show. Ten fabulous voices making the most harmonious, hip sounds I have ever heard. I am a singer and was totally blown away. Each individual was featured during the hour and a half continuous stage show which seemed to last a half hour! I didn't want it to end!. AND they had the moves! Very energetic cris-crossing the stage in perfect synchronization...they had moves like the Temptations. From the first song "Killer Joe" to the last "Birdland" they totally had me." A Nightingale Sang In Berkely Square" , maybe the only ballad, was astounding. And they also did some classic rock & roll besides the Jazz tunes and got everyone singing along. It was just a stellar show. They sang each other's hits and their own hits and songs together with all of them. The Piano and Bass players were masters and the drummer was no slouch either although he looked like he was very young.. I was totally blown away and think it was the best vocal concert I have ever seen. Kudos to the Parker Playhouse too for sound and lighting...perfect!

The performance of these two legendary groups do not disappoint. Mostly original members after forty years, their voices are strong and on point. The arrangements were innovative and fun. They got a roomful of middle-angers up on their feet and the young people were compelled to follow.

Loved this show. Lots of collaboration between the 2 acts. Awesome talent on both sides. The show was on the short side though. Under 90 minutes for 2 acts.

Great music. Very personable entertainers. Parker Playhouse is terrific. Perfect combination.

Bria Skonberg was absolutely amazing! She and her talented group kept us wanting for more, and she did oblige with an encore! After the event, this charming woman personally met with her audience and signed her CD's and chatted with us. She is unassuming and totally enjoys her art and sharing it with us.

I kept saying to myself "what an amazing performer she is". It's difficult to imagine how such fine talents and skill there are in this one person. Spectacular trumpet playing, singing, stage presence and audience communication. And, the supporting trio was equally impressive.

Could not hear Calle when the band was playing. I was sitting in row F. The only time I heard him playing his sax was when the band was not playing. The sound mix was awful. The tech crew did not know how to mic and mix a big band. I heard the timbale player all night but he was not the featured artist.

Calle is a wonder. The band is filled with outstanding musicians.

Excellent show. I enjoyed the music very much. Great sound.

This big band is BIG. Four lead trumpets, three trombones, three saxophonists, three percussionists, two guitarists, and a pianist. The performers are masters with their instruments, and transmit energy and happiness. But be prepared for a wall of sound. Very few rising emotions, building to crescendo. Almost all songs involve all of the instruments playing at full volume, all at the same time, and many have the exact same tempo. The uniformity begins to wear. When solos occur, they are showpieces for the artists' skills, and not necessarily emotive. The songs are vehicles for professionalism. I may not be skilled enough to fully appreciate. If you are a musician, this would probably be more enjoyable, because the leader's inclusiveness and clear regard for his band is inspiring.

Our first time seeing the Allan Harris quintet. Harris has good stage presence, and colors his vocals for some variety, though without the range or originality of some of the best. Erik Reid (spelling?) on piano and acting as emcee stole the show. There's depth in his interpretations, and he seems to transform himself into a new person to match the mood of each piece he plays. The drummer, too, was in the groove. Bass cellist was hard to hear. Sax player Jones was terrific too, but only played two songs, so it was really more of a quartet.

This was a great show. Tierney was terrific as was the Shelly Berg Trio

Tierney Sutton is one of the best female jazz vocalists currently active on the jazz scene - - touring and producing music. Her voice is a trained instrument. She has amazing control over her voice - both in terms of tone and volume. Her fresh interpretations of jazz standards is unparalleled. Her collaboration with Shelly Berg was perfection. You could see and hear how these two artists really enjoy working together. Her performance is authentic - - and comes from a place of true love for the music and respect for her craft. She is a beautiful, highly-skilled performer and it is a real treat to see and hear her sing. She is a uniquely talented delight!

A fun evening. Shelly Berg is truly amazing and the trio was superb. Tierney was terrific.

Here were artists at the top of their games. Shelly Berg's passion for his music combined with his beautiful musical phrases and melodic combinations are simply a pleasure to enjoy. He is also the perfect accompanist for a jazz vocalist such as Tierney Sutton, whose clear, cool tones have never been better. I especially enjoyed "Isn't It A Pity," a rather obscure soulful ballad by the Gershwins. All these selections were spot on, allowing the listener to sit back, relax, and appreciate the sound of good music.

Dr Lonnie Smith - one of the great Hammond B3 players put on a masterful performance. From swing to funk to outer space, his trio played a wide range of styles. His sidemen are fantastic. Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg is scary good and the energy level was through the roof.

A unique and talented jazz organist. He was cooking the first half of the show - hard driving and funky as expected. After the intermission he toned everything down, except for Favorite Things where he lost the audience completely with his arrangement. I don't understand why artists build up their audiences only to let them down with bad choices of songs at the end of their shows. He should have had the audience on their feet and screaming, instead of having people walking out before the end.

If you like Jazz standards/american songbook tunes played on the Hammond organ you might be disappointed when this cool jazz style version of "the enigma wrapped in a turban" shows up.

Until we saw this performance we had no knowledge of Michael Kaeshammer Trio but we love Jazz. So when we received notification from the Jazz Society that he was going to perform locally, we decided to go. We are so glad we did - it was a fantastic show. Michael Kaeshammer is sooooooooo talented and he is also very personable. We loved that after the show he came down off the stage and interacted with the audience.

unforgetable concert with the great master!!!!!!!!!!

As a former musician this is one of the best concerts I have seen in years. Please try to book more mainstream artists like Carl Saundrers, Andy Martin, Bob McChesney, Gordon Goodwins big phat band, Eddie Daniels, Tom Harrell, etc. Thanks for a great show.

Shelly really feels the music. You can see his whole body grooving with the sound and beat. He's really entertaining to listen to and watch. His bass player was also exceptional.

sophisticated jazz presentation of standards from the American Songbook

Could not have been better. Though a minimum number of characters is required, no more need be said.

My wife and I attended our first Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band concert and it was amazing. Not only were they great musicians they were exciting and engaging to watch. One of the take aways from the event was the fact that you just can't find this type of professionalism and talent every where. This group was outstanding and I would highly recommend to others.