The Band has a Variety of Influences: Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Latin. The artists that have influenced the Style of Music is definitely AL JARREAU, NAT KING COLE, YELLOW JACKETS, SPYROGYRA, STEVIE WONDER, JIMMY MESSINA, MICHAEL FRANKS, DIANNA KRALL, MICHAEL BUBLE, KOINONIA, PACIFIC EXPRESS and GINO VANELLI.
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THE GLENN ROBERTSON JAZZ BAND - with a distinct Latin, Cape, Jazz sound!
The band comprises Tony Drake on Piano, Andre Henry and Sammy Webber alternating on Bass Guitar, and Fabian Frantz on Drums and Guest Artist, Donveno Prince on Saxophone and Flute. Glenn Robertson plays percussion and fronts the band vocally.
The musical style of the band is rooted in Jazz, but covers various genre of musical styles. The band is flexible in that it moves from the blues to swing and from bebop to modern Jazz and is spiced with a latin flavour. A unique formula, which this band has encompassed is the introduction of Gospel Jazz as a part of their repertoire.
Fabian Frantz is a South African Drummer who studied under the watchful eye of Denver Furness at the Jazz Workshop in Cape Town. He started playing Drums at the tender age of 13 and is now becoming one of South Africa's finest drummers!
Andre Henry and Sammy Webber are solid funky bassists that have been playing around Cape Town with a variety of Bands over the years.
Tony Drake is an incredible piano player, producer, recording engineer and songwriter and has also been playing around Cape Town for approximately 25 years.
Glenn Robertson was a founder member of the band Airborne and was lead vocalist for the Tony Schilder Trio, for a season, at the Sherwood or better known as Club Montreal in Manenberg. His musical influences come largely from the music of Al Jarreau, Nat King Cole, Jimmy Messina and his musical leaning is definitely toward Latin Jazz.
The band is contactable on 021-670 2011 or grobertson_hp@yahoo.com
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REVELATION SONGS with Jennie Lee Riddle Worship and Songwriting Conference Saturday October 17th 2009 Safe Haven Cafe Worship Center Somers Point NJ 08244 for more information visit: www.events.safehavencafe.com www.SafeHavenCafe.com
REVELATION SONGS with Jennie Lee Riddle Worship and Songwriting Conference Saturday October 17th 2009 Safe Haven Cafe Worship Center Somers Point NJ 08244 for more information visit: www.events.safehavencafe.com www.SafeHavenCafe.com
Hello Glenn, See it, Feel it, Believe in it. The beginning is in your imagination; First visualize and then actualize your way to Success! Have a Successful week! XX~
USE YOUR IMAGINATION TO FIND SUCCESS Visualize what you want. See it, Feel it, Believe in it. Your mind is a mental workshop. You can build anything in it. Make your mental blueprint, And begin to build. The beginning is in your imagination; First think, then organize your thoughts into plans Then transform your thoughts into reality by taking some positive action. Use your imagination to perceive your reality, Even when it is not fully materialized. You must first see it clearly in your mind Before you can do it. First visualize and then actualize your way To success. You really can live your dreams. All you need to do is try.
Blessings of peace to you, Glenn! I'm sorry I haven't been in touch, as often as I'd like to, but I want to let you know that you are in my prayers, and that I'm thinking of you with the love of the Father. Have a glorious week!
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