Home » Jazz Musicians » The Elevations
The Elevations
The Elevations are… Lead vocals - Kehaulani White Backup Vocals - Cheyenne Leong Backup Vocals - Aiddy Weisbecker Tenor Sax - Eric White Trumpet - Bernie Soriano Guitar - John LeBlanc Drums - Keli’i Wong Bass - Wil Tafolo
“We are an 8 piece vintage soul band, doing it in the original style before Motown. It was at the cusp of original r&b from the 40’s and 50’s mixed with the Blues that Soul was born! That’s the era that we are focusing on — the origin, the source To me, it’s a more driving sound, more raw, more gritty. I hear more rock n’ roll than I do Mowtown. I guarantee that most people have never heard of Bettye Lavette, Jean Wells, Ricky Allen, Freddie Scott, et al. But, we are also looking to modern bands that play in that style (vintage soul) as well like Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Lee Fields and The Expressions, Saunn & Starr, et al. These bands provide the bridge from the original artists to the modern day world. It is from here that we hope to make a difference and make our own original music to share with the rest of the world.” Eric White, The Elevations Hawai'i sax player
Read all about it in the Honolulu Star Advertiser's feature about us: http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/05/24/tgif/the-elevations-debut-tonight-at-hawaiian-brians/?HSA=7856a424cf20d100d6628ac3d4ce6130f9492e90
Tags
Smooth Jazz for a Sunday Morning - The Bobby Blackston Band's CD, 'Elevations'
Source:
All About Jazz
Producer, Mike McEvoy, today launches his independent record label, Rezzonator Music, with the CD release 'Elevations' by The Bobby Blackston Band. 'Elevations' blends elements of smooth jazz, funk and jazz fusion, and McEvoy's arrangements allow plenty of room for the musicians to stretch out and show their talents. The Bobby Blackston Band includes Mike McEvoy's skillful playing on keyboards, guitar and bass, joined by an impressive line up of musicians including bassist Gary Brown (Flora Purim, Airto Moreira), Chris Taylor ...
read more
