Act 1 Jazz, R&B & Soul Bands
The Blur Division
3-Piece Jazz Band
Since 1996, The Blur Division has emerged as a strikingly resourceful and
multi-faceted group if musicians merely by virtue of their willingness to
disregard style or genre in their individual and collective pursuit of creative
experimentation. The group has steadily gained prominence in the music
community, recording their independently released CD, playing a wide variety of
gigs, opening for such internationally prestigious jazz acts as Christian
McBride and Larry Coryell, receiving international radio play and national
television exposure, and eliciting unanimous praise from the critics. Based on
the strength of their live performances, the band¢s energetic and positive
spirit has particularly allowed them to indulge their naturally exploratory
approach to music-making, and likewise communicate effectively with each other
and the audience.
Although the influences evident in the music of The Blur Division are
wide reaching and diverse, their surface characteristics remain secondary to the
most significant thread which ties it all together: the band members¢ mind set
of inclusiveness which has enabled them to reconcile their own natural impulses
with the vast wealth of information and technologies now instantly available to
them. The band¢s ultimate goal has been to make stimulating discoveries
concerning their own individual approach to the world of sound, and in the
process make their own singular contribution toward bridging the already
narrowing gaps between the disparate segments of the global community. And of
course, to enlighten and uplift their listeners while doing so.
Meridian Voice
Eclectic Jazz Quintet
Meridian Voice is an Eclectic Jazz Quintet featuring some of the finest musical talent in the New York City area. The Band performs a variety of electric jazz originals and cover music, with an emphasis on groove and improvisation. The original lineup was formed in the late 1980s, with the intention of creating a world class progressive jazz combo that would record and perform original music in and around New York City. The group subsequently developed a large, dedicated following of jazz enthusiasts. The band enjoyed success until the mid 1990s, when it was mutually decided that they should take a hiatus to pursue individual musical endeavors. In 2005, original members Adrian McCloskey and Paul Briscoe reformed their musical alliance with the addition of three new musicians, Jung Zoo Yoon, David Aaron, and Yoshiki Miura. This newly formed quintet immediately achieved a high level of musical and personal camaraderie. Meridian Voice is currently in pre-production of their debut album and is actively performing in jazz clubs and festivals on the East Coast.
Modernage
Mike Mercury's Inner City Soul Band
3 Piece Soul Band
Mike Mercury's Inner City Soul Band consists of George Donner on keyboards and lead vocals. George's keyboard playing has been described as a hot hurricane of fire, his soaring vocals are rich and soulful. He has been playing with Mike Mercury for many years. On bass guitar, the "Ace of the Bass," Steve DeButcher. Steve is the cornerstone of the rhythm section. Steve has been Merc's bass player for the last year and a half. Mike Mercury, the leader of the trio, has been described as an atomic time keeper on the drums. His explosive fills and uncanny sense of rhythm beats are amazing. The band plays from funk to blues to jazz. MIKE MERCURY has performed with the following recording artists, SAVOY BROWN ,Kim Simmonds, Blue Lou Marini (Blues Brothers) Lou Sollof (Blood Sweet and Tears) Eddie and Charlie Palmari, Bones Malone (Blues Brothers) BO Didley, Dickey Betts, Joey Dee and the STARLIGHTERS, Jimmy Pugh, Albert Collins, Brother EARL BAILY, THE FAT BACK BAND.......on...........and...........on..............
R&B, Soul and Blues Band
An author as well, Hudson wrote a method book based on his unique harmonica style appropriately entitled “CONTEMPORARY HARMONICA STUDIES”.
One of the Tri State area’s most versatile bands ; THE ESSENTIALS’ music has been used by well over 200 corporate events, fundraisers, weddings and private parties since the collapse of the NYC music scene following the 9/11 terrorist attacks Whether traveling with a scaled down trio, or augmented with keyboards and a horn section, THE ESSENTIALS featuring SONNY HUDSON play fiery, bluesy and incredibly sincere music. They can be seen throughout the TRI STATE area and are now Long Island based . Their new CD “SUCKER PUNCH” is available thru Act 1 Entertainment…Watch for MP3’s on this site in the near future.
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