SOUL /RnB MUSIC celebrates a dynamic & joyous artform, with its roots in Afro-American Black man's struggle, with the art-form embraced from late 50s to 80s by black & white musicians alike.

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URBAN/R&B: Rhythm & Blues, URBAN/R&B: Soul



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GRAND WAZOO : 25 YEARS in 2006

GRAND WAZOO â Australiaâs Legendary Kings of Soul is a unique 14-15 piece outfit, which passionately pays homage to the great Afro-American Soul and Rhythm & Blues Legends of the late 50s, 60s, 70s and their music, along with the iconic bands of the period, such as Tower of Power & Blood Sweat & Tears, with an occasional Band original thrown in to the mix.

Australiaâs Ambassador of Soul, JOHN MONTESANTE, a renowned Musician and Arranger, founded Grand Wazoo in 1981 and the outfit has performed continuously since, proving that quality endures. Montesanteâs talent as a world-respected Arranger has been a key factor in Grand Wazooâs musical excellence and longevity. All 300+ tunes performed by the band have been especially orchestrated by him.

GRAND WAZOO plays Montesanteâs vibrant orchestrations of the great R & B and Soul classics, and the band is acknowledged as a âSoul Institutionâ ; the only one of its ilk within Australia. Grand Wazoo has backed and supported many International and local artists, and fostered talents that have become ânamesâ within the Australian Industry. Some of these are: Kate Ceberanoâs 1st engagement with a Soul band, Marcia Hines, Venetta Fields, Max Merritt, Joe Camilleri, Renee Geyer, Normie Rowe, Jeff Duff, Jackie Love & others... Sam & Dave (USA), Wilson Pickett Band (USA), Delilah (USA) Hollywood Brown-Platters (USA) & supported Hot Chocolate (USA).

Some Major Events GRAND WAZOO has performed for include: Hong Kong 2000 Millennium Celebrations, Melbourne Grand Prix Parties, Victoria 150 Years, Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, Crown Casino New Yearâs Eve Party, City of Melbourne Twilight Concerts in the Park, Victoriaâs Golf Centenary, International Flower & Garden Show, Royal Melbourne Show, & Festivals such asâInternational Music & Blues, Globe to Globe, Harvest , Skandia, Fine Music Food & Wine, Melb International Jazz & others. The Band also plays Residencies, Concerts, Corporate Events, Night Clubs & Venues, and within the Media.

The Grand Wazoo âSoul Legendsâ perform 2 x one hour sets with interval + encore. The Band is flexible for Festivals, Special Events and Media Appearances & has mastered the art of adapting to various sized spaces.

The most authentic exponents of Soul-Funk-R&B. in the southern hemisphere, and now having reached a quarter century, GRAND WAZOO has stood the test of time, for quality presentation, outstanding musicianship, passionate, classy performances and unparalleled enjoyment â performed by outstanding artists.

Do yourself a favour! Youâve seen the rest: Come back to Australiaâs Best!
*** You may visit the Band website on www.grandwazoo.com.au ***