Grand Wazoo at Bird's Basement Jazz Club

Australia's premier Soul Legends, 13 piece Grand WaZoo - Kings of Soul, return with a "Long Weekend Soul Spectacular"

The mighty Grand WaZoo has been presenting Afro-American Soul Music since 1981 - band songs and the hits, gems and dance tunes from the legendary artists of Motown, Stax, Sun & Atlantic studios, including Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Tina Turner, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, James Brown, Ray Charles, Prince, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, Sam & Dave, Four Tops, Temptations, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone and more.

Featuring Australia's finest Soul Singers, Wylie J Miller, Joys Njambi & Samantha Morley, the iconic WaZoo Horns and Rockin' Rhythm section, performing the songs you know and love - this world-class act is a must-see. As one critic put it "It's an amazing show and the pilgrimage should be made at least once in your lifetime"....

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Australia's premier Soul Legends, 13 piece Grand WaZoo - Kings of Soul, return with a "Long Weekend Soul Spectacular"

The mighty Grand WaZoo has been presenting Afro-American Soul Music since 1981 - band songs and the hits, gems and dance tunes from the legendary artists of Motown, Stax, Sun & Atlantic studios, including Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Tina Turner, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, James Brown, Ray Charles, Prince, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, Sam & Dave, Four Tops, Temptations, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone and more.

Featuring Australia's finest Soul Singers, Wylie J Miller, Joys Njambi & Samantha Morley, the iconic WaZoo Horns and Rockin' Rhythm section, performing the songs you know and love - this world-class act is a must-see. As one critic put it "It's an amazing show and the pilgrimage should be made at least once in your lifetime".

This is the ideal show for those who want to enjoy a party vibe with friends, letting their hair down and listening to the great tunes that were the soundtrack to a generation.

Lineup:

John Montesante - trumpet
Shane Gillard - lead trumpet
Andrew Serpell - Trombone
Jim Glasson - Alto Saxophone
Russell Praetz - Tenor Saxophone
Stuart Byrne - Baritone Saxophone
Peter Ford - Piano
Shane Goonan - Guitar
Barney Loveland - Electric Bass
Michael Rochford - Drums
Joys Njambi - Vocals
Samantha Morley - Vocals
Wylie J Miller - Vocals

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