reviews – Occidental Gypsy http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com Nationally touring acoustic jazz band Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:58:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.21 http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-OG-SteveRudner300-32x32.jpg reviews – Occidental Gypsy http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com 32 32 Interview with Brett featured in Acoustic Magazine, UK http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/interview-with-brett-featured-in-acoustic-magazine-uk/ http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/interview-with-brett-featured-in-acoustic-magazine-uk/#comments Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:33:07 +0000 http://www.occidentalgypsyband.com/?p=1793

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Jon Moore says of 44070: “immaculate musicianship” “one of those fusions that really work.”

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“I love OG’s new CD 44070. The compositions and arrangements are uniquely creative. They perform with enormous heart and soul and have an original groove that is definitely worth checking out.” – Dr. Lonnie Smith

 

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Review: OG’s Unique Sound Captivates Black Box Crowd 8/20/2016

“…Brett Feldman who proved to be not only a most gifted guitarist but also a keen wit, joked with the audience before turning to guitarist and vocalist Jeremy Frantz for a stirring interpretation of  “Georgia’ on my Mind.”  Mr. Frantz has an intriguing tenor-like range with a strong and clear tone that recalls songsters from the swing era the group seems to embrace…”   [Read Full Review]
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photo by Cliff Gerber

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Occidental Gypsy at Me and Thee Coffeehouse, Marblehead, MA, Performance on November 13, 2015

… it takes only a few seconds to realize that these young men have achieved greatness in the mastering this sizzling Django Reinhardt-inspired, jazz/gypsy fusion. They are swift, confident, playful, and full of dynamics in their performance.

… Jeremy Frentz is one of their quick-fingered guitarist and he can also swing a tune vocally, and does so for about half of the tunes. The rest are instrumentals that zip by with the energy of two trains passing in opposite directions.

…Brett Feldman is the other amazing guitarist – he also handles the majority of the stage banter, creating a friendly and lively relationship with the audience.

…another wow factor in the group is the award winning fiddler, Eli Bishop, who also hold the Guinness World Book record for fastest hand clapper – I kid you not – we even get a demonstration.

…Erick the drummer switches from brushes to light sticks for “Douce Ambiance.” His touch is so sensitive on his small, but nice sounding, kit that not many percussionists could approach his skill level

… Before the break Brett convinces us that they have saved their best songs for the second set, and all I can think is, “Is that possible?” You’ll have to go see them to review those songs for yourself. Believe me, it is worth anything you have to pay.  – T Max. (Read full review here)

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