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Name |
Info
on Reviewer |
Review |
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George
Melly |
One
of the UK's most ubiquitous Jazz critics and
writers |
"No
need for labels, no need indeed, what label
could you apply anyway. This CD is soaked in
jazz feeling, played by technically immaculate
musicians interpreting fine tunes in which
those composed by the band leader/vocalist
himself need fear no challenge. Gordon's voice
is unique and his own. Altogether a thoughtful
and delightful collection." |
Ian
Fenton
|
Harmonia
Mundi
(Harmonia Mundi are one of Europe's leading
and respected distributors of Classical and
Jazz music)
|
"FMR
have discovered a gem in Webber. With a rich
soulful voice and understated delivery he is a
must for "dinner jazz" fans. As well
as original compositions "no need for
labels" features superb covers of
"Nights in white satin", "What
a difference a day makes" "The long
and winding road" and Lionel Riche's
"Hello" |
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George
C "Souled & Blue" |
Souled
& Blue London "fanzine" and
specialist publications |
"Heard
this guy at a Mayfair wine bar, fronting an 8
piece soul band with a hi energy vocal
performance that has to be heard to be
believed. The album is a shock! Gordon has put
together some fine, known (and not so well
known) jazzers.
Play
"No need" and hear a singer who is
world apart from the Mayfair wine bar
performer. The album is a joy, and the vocal
performance oozes subtle, experienced
colourful blues. Why FMR (the record company)
have categorised this superb soul and
brilliant blues man as "jazz" heaven
only knows?" |
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Michael
Stakianakis |
Society of Hellenic Engineers of Great Britain
(Event organiser)
(Gordon with The Roadrunners) |
I would like to
take this opportunity to thank you for your
band's magnificent performance at the Savoy. It was a pleasure dealing with you in
the lead up to the event as there was very
little to worry about due to good
communication and your professional approach.
The feedback obtained from the guests, which
were in excess of 350 was that last years
annual Ball was without doubt the best
ever! Our Society will be using you for this
years Savoy event and I would gladly recommend
your services. again, thank you for your
lively performance and I very much look
forward to the next opportunity to see you.
|
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Digby
Fairweather |
An
ambassador to British jazz and superb
trumpeter |
"I
really enjoyed this CD; very well done I am
sure we will see much more of Gordon Mark in
the future!" |
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Kate
McGee |
Leicester Athena
(latest review)
Gordon Webber's Roadrunners |
Gordon and the band were fabulous! the music
was fantastic! they were exceedingly
professional and helpful from start to
finish, they helped make our awards ceremony
a resounding success. As an event
organiser, I would happily recommend them
for any corporate event in the future as
this is one less headache to worry about and
you can relax safe in the knowledge that
the entertainment is in such very good
hands.
|
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Mick Taylor |
Another satisfied
customer
(Gordon with Steve Mac)
|
"Gordon and Steve display a great knowledge of
good song-writing, mining nuggets from the
richest seams of rock and blues, arranging them
for two acoustic guitars, and producing some
absolute gems of interpretation. Soulful vocals
and a penetrating guitar sound bring a new lease
of life to carefully-chosen material from a
variety of genres, as they eschew the obvious
in favour of a truly original take on some
classic tunes." |
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Alice Bell |
"Wedding
client"
Gordon Mark Webber
& The Roadrunners |
Thank you very
much for arranging for Scott and I to be on the
guest list at Dover St on Saturday. We thought
you were fantastic - exactly what we'd hoped for
- and are now even MORE excited about our
wedding than we were before!"
|
Peter Ryder
Interflex Ltd |
Corporate client
Gordon Mark Webber
& "The Sessions" |
Hi Gordon, thanks for your brilliant
performance. We have been inundated with Thank
you letters and e.mails all of which have been
highly complimentary about the band , it
really did make it a brilliant event! Many
Thanks .
|
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Chris & Viv Lee |
Chris Lee jazz trumpeter &
wedding client
(Gordon with Jazz/Soul quintet)
|
Thank you for fantastic performance; you made
our evening very special. Gordon's vocals were
first class and his backing band soulful and
entertaining at all times. We felt at ease the
whole evening because everyone enjoyed the band
so much. We had a diverse cross-section of
guests but everyone found the band to their
liking. The band were fun, entertaining, very
accommodating, but most of all -SOULFUL. So many
bands run through a set of tired old standards
with all the verve of an office typing pool on a
Friday afternoon - this band are different; they
actually love what they are doing and the guests
at our reception loved every minute. |
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Pete
Ryder |
Birthday party client
(Gordon with The Roadrunners)
|
Just to
let you know that everybody really enjoyed the
party, as you could probably see on the night.
The venue and catering were excellent, but most
of all, you and your band were fantastic. After
the party, I received all the thank you calls;
your band was the topic of much of all the
conversations. Many could not believe just how
good you were.
For me, the whole night seemed to pass so
quickly. You helped to make it something that
will be difficult to beat. The Punch Bowl
Restaurant rate it as their best so far, and
were really impressed with your performance.
You were the talk of the restaurant the next
day. Thank you for a great night. |
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Gary Hyde |
"The Review" Musicians Union |
"No need for labels" the title says it all!
Gordon is joined by star instrumentalists.
Altogether a very nice album. |
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Vladimir Rukavena |
Festival Event Manager Narodni dom Maribor
(Gordon jazz festival with
Francesca Payne & Barry Green)
|
Gordon Mark Webber performed at "Festival Lent"
His concert at the Judgement Tower was a great
success with a tremendous response from the
audience. |
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Helen Plummer |
Events and Promotions Manager
The Royal Automobile Club
(Gordon played many gigs for the RAC with
various jazz line-ups)
|
The thrill of an
up-tempo Latin-pop fusion brought the room
alive, and the cool vivacious sounds of
Latin Soul enticed you down the stairs.
Accomplished duo Gordon and Dominic expertly
weaved around some familiar songs in their own
unique and relaxed style.
"Thanks Gordon You made our night a great
success, you are obviously "the top act" and we
will definitely be booking you for Derby Day (Woodcote
Park)"
Thanks again for great
night, everybody is still raving about you.
Onwards and upwards to our future Jazz Brunch.
|
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Chris Howes |
Jazz journalist expert & award-winning promoter |
By
popular demand extrovert bluesy vocalist Gordon
makes a welcome return, the proprietor says the
Webber-Bowater partnership is the best act he
has hosted. |
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Claire & Matt
Pollen |
Wedding client
(Gordon with jazz six piece) |
You did a brilliant job, everyone commented on
it. Thank you for helping to make our day so
wonderful. |
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David Finar |
Birthday party client
(Gordon with The Roadrunners) |
Just a quick "thank you" we have been
inundated with Thank you letters and e-mails
all of which have been highly complimentary
about the band , you really did make it a
brilliant event !
|
|
Belvecaro |
Proprietor Belair House |
Your singing and Derek Nash's sax playing
made the event a brilliant success. The band
were very good, you two were spectacular! thank
you. |
Debbie White
Events Manager |
Corporate client Charity Event @
Marsett Hse
Gordon Mark Webber
&
Harry Harris
(Jazz duo gig) |
Hi Gordon, I wanted to thank you personally for
making the day such a success, we had dozens
complements from our guests with most asking for
your number. At present we have raised £42,000
this in part down to you making our guest fell
so relaxed and welcome. See you at the next one.
Best regards Debbie |
