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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." |
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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. |
|
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!" |
| 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!"
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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 .
|
|
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.
|
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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 |
