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| “among the city’s best
soul-jazz ensembles, able to play up-tempo numbers, smooth ballads
and improvised funk.” Ron Wynn Nashville Scene |
“Best kept secret...” Melba Moore Tony Award-winning Vocalist |
“Small but powerful jazz four-piece
fronted by the locally revered John Birdsong.” Nashville Rage |
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| “Your tempos
are rock solid and your beat is full with an excellent sound.”
Eric Alexander, Jazz Saxophonist |
“Though this
band plays small rooms, their show is anything but small. The band’s
leader and bass player is the foundation for their big sound...” Rebecca Malone Nashville digitalcity.com |
“When Birdsong
plays his bass, he puts a serious groove and passion on everything
he plays. If you want it swinging, Birdsong is your man!” Rufus Reid Master Jazz Bassist |
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| “Smooth and swinging is what
real jazz is about and John has that covered. His sound is deep like
a bass should be and in the style of Ray Brown. Gotta love it!” Deborah Brown Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist |
"Swings hard and plays in the pocket!" The late David "Fathead" Newman Legendary Tenor Saxophonist |
“John’s passion for music
is obvious every time I hear him.” Larry Carlton International Jazz Guitarist |
| “His guests
at F. Scott’s could feature any number of guest performers as
his steady grooves bridge the sounds and styles of different Nashville
jazz generations.” Nashville Scene |
“the city’s
senior statesman of jazz bass...solid but swinging lines.” Downbeat Magazine |
“Mr. Birdsong
is a bassist who gives his all. What more do you need?” J. D. Blair Drummer for Shania Twain/Victor Wooten |
“Birdsong is one of the most soulful upright players around. He can lay down the groove and maintain a steady pulse.”
Donald Brown |
"John Birdsong plays with the spirit of the old bass masters. His choice of notes and defined time makes it a pleasure to perorm with him." Clifford
Adams |
“John Birdsong is one of the
most enthusiastic and aggressive bassists that I know.” Rick Jackson Jazz Pianist |
