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The BerlinDialogues Ces Harvard UniversityGary Wiggins born and raised in Detroit, Michigan is having a long and successful career as a saxophonist. For more than 35 years he’s travelled the globe bringing with him his personal sound and influence to the music of his culture. During a quarter century residing in Europe he has perform countless music festivals, jazz and blues clubs, many private events, television, cinematic film, theatre, and public speaking.1982 Gary spent a year on the Chicago blues scene where he played in the bands of the late Lefty Dizz, the late Sunnyland Slim, the late Johnny Littlejohn, Sugar Blue, Robert Covington, and also Christian Rannenberg, with whom he founded the International Blues Duo (IBD). He was a regular performer in The Kingston Mines, B.L.U.E.S., and the The Playboy Club (headquarters).Since moving to Europe in 1983 and in addition to producing several music concerts, he has also toured with such greats as the late Arnett Cobb, the late Screaming Jay Hawkins, the late Johnny Copeland, Big Jay McNeely , Angela Brown, Jeanne Carroll, Johnny Heartsman and many great musicians that is a list to long to name here.The International Blues Duo produced and released three albums and Wiggins also recorded with Johnny Heartsman, Bobby McFerrin, Angela Brown, Eb Davis, Klaus Lage, Roy Gaines, and live recordings with Big Jay McNeely plus three compact disc recordings under the Detroit Gary Wiggins Group. In 2001 he was awarded the prestigious Berlin Jazz and Blues Award.Gary is an advisor on the advisory board of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy as well as program director of music as cultural diplomacy, bandleader and member of The Very Soulful Tenors Show.The Very Soulful Tenors Show is a good representation of music born in North America and popularized around the world. With featured soloist that include Ray Blue-tenor saxophone, Fuasi Abdul Khaliq-tenor saxophone, and Detroit Gary Wiggins – tenor saxophone along with Johnny Rodgers – tenor vocalist, Mel Canady –tenor vocalist, Stevie Woods, and a world class rhythm section of Eddie Dejean –drums, Reggie Moore – Piano, J.C. Dook – guitar, and Darryl Taylor – bass. As a group they combine several different styles to create one unforgettable concert of soulful American music. Each member of The Very Soulful Tenors Show is a bandleader and world performer in their own right. Together they display a wealth of talent rarely found on stage at once. They perform music titles that range from original compositions such as Gary’s “Sweet Bossa”, Fuasi’s “Pushcart” or Ray’s ballad “The Room” to songs written by such diverse artist as James Brown, Bobby Womack, and Duke Ellington just to name a few. The VSTS was founded in the summer of 2002 when it came together to perform what became a very successful concert and a wonderful evening at the Köpenick Jazz and Blues Festival 2002. Under the direction of Gary Wiggins a very soulful tenors show was built that represents more than fifty years of American soul music. By popular demand “The Very Soulful Tenors Show” has been invited to share once again with their adoring public a splendid way to spend a weekend night.

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