Matt Dusk
The Moonglows
Robin Lea
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PRESS REVIEWS ABOUT THE KINGS OF SWING BIG BAND SHOW |
| "The two-hour show blasts off with the
stirring Goodman war cry Sing, Sing, Sing, his Let’s dance and Two
O’Clock Jump. The tunes swung so hard you may well judge the 14-piece Galaxy
Orchestra co-directed by veteran Eddie Graf on alto sax and pianist Ross Wooldridge the
real star element in this well-designed show. No real surprise since in its ranks lurk a
gang of stellar Toronto jazzmen, including the silky tromboist, Laurie Bower"…
" Bandstand carries the banner for the joy of swing much more effectively than
contemporary, similarly themed shows. Stand, band, and take a special bow" Geoff Chapman, Music Critic Toronto Star.. |
| "An entertaining show that's filled with
pizzazz and excitement. It really swings and brings audiences to their feet" Mike Filey, Toronto Sun Columnist. |
| "Terrific Big Band Salute"…
nothing "dampened the enthusiasm of the audience at the performance I attended, which
didn’t need to be asked twice to flood the dance floor"... "The whole
evening was as much a tribute to the skilful musicians of today as to those greats of the
past" Bruce Raymond, Theatre Reviewer. |
| "From the opening number, a rousing Sing,
Sing, Sing which combined the infectious jitterbugging by the Stardust Dancers and
full ‘big band’ treatment by the orchestra, we were
hooked"…"Their impeccable musicianship and timing gave the concert its aura
of real quality, harking back unerringly to what must have been many great evenings in the
ballrooms of the ‘30s and ‘40s" Barbara Neeley, Arts & Entertainment, The Toronto Voice. |
| "A feast for the eyes, the ears, the soul
and the toe. Bandstand: a well deserved standing ovation" Alain Boisvert, CJBC Radio Canada. |
| "Every one of them had a wonderful time!
The dinner was superb, the show was better than excellent, and thank you so much for
recommending the Colony Hotel which was great! Thanks to you, I looked like a winner to
the passengers, and I appreciate it"…"The dinner Theatre is always going to
be our first choice from now on" Dawn McCray, Tour Operator, Pennsylvania, USA. |
| "Even better than when it premiered a
year ago at the Winter Garden Theatre… this revival of Bandstand! has all that and
one important extra - dancing. On opening night couples took full advantage of the dance
floor, sprinkled, of course, with the confetti of light beams reflected off the spinning
ball high above."…"the new setting really makes the show. There's a more
intimate feeling, seated at tables around the stage than concert seating. People talk to
their neighbours, usually enthusing over the music or reminiscing" Ellen J. Ashton-Haiste, Forever Young magazine |
| ""The Kings of Swing Show...a dynamic musical showcase that harkens back to "America's Golden Age of Music"...Katherine Flynn, Theatre Reviewer, Post Magazines. |
| "As a show 'Bandstand' is completely
unpretentious. It places music front and centre, and for two glorious hours, the 13-member
Galaxy All-Star Orchestra pours out the tunes under conductors Eddie Graf and Ross
Wooldridge. The players are some of Toronto's finest jazz musicians who can really emulate
Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and Harry James at their best." "To keep things
interesting, some songs are given big production numbers by choreographer Troy Liddell,
and the never-ending parade of costumes makes the revue a feast for the eyes."
"Bandstand makes for an enjoyable evening. The buffet dinner wasn't bad either." Paula Citron, Musical reviewer for Classical 96 and Radio 103FM. |
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