Member Since: 12/7/2005
Band Website: kevinbatchelor.com
Band Members: Kevin Batchelor is blessed to share the stage with a host of World-Class Musicians including, but not limited to...
Drums:
Noel Alphonso
Anastas "Nas-T" Hackett
Bass:
Val Douglas
Danny Miller
Guitars:
Donavon McKitty
Rick Sabo
Steve Verhault
JJ Sansaverino
Junior Jazz
Sax:
Jerry Johnson
Cedric IM Brooks
Tony Orbach
Keyboards:
Sidney Mills
Earl Appleton
Percussion:
Num Amun'Tehu
Trombone:
Clark Gayton
Trumpet & Flugelhorn:
Kevin "KB" Batchelor
Gifted Vocals:
JD Smoothe
Mikey Jarrett
Kim Miller
Influences: Special thanks to:
The Skatalites
Sounds Like: Ska/Rocksteady/Reggae
Website www.kevinbatchelor.com
Record Label Living Room Records
KB News...:
Batchelor Party..On Sale Here !
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" I cant say enough good things about Kevin Batchelor's debut solo release Batchelor Party. The thing that sets this apart from most, if not all, modern reggae releases is that it has a true vintage feel and sound, as if recorded back in the day. This is immediately apparent from the opening track All my Tears a beautiful early reggae cut, with soft, warm lovers vocals and wonderful harmonies. Another tune which will have you truly reminiscing of the golden days is Barbary Coast Engine 54 with Mikey Jarrett Toasting old skool style over a classic riddim. With timeless lines such as Said I got a take a musical ride on my musical chariot, entertained by the man called Kevin and Mikey Jarrett and As I would tell ya, let the music groove ya with Kevin in fine form on the trumpet and Cedrick M Brookes on Sax. I cant fault a single track, but stand outs are Heavier Than Lead again red hot trumpet blowing by Kevin, Barbary Coast Dub Mix, Riding High, Things you say I Love and Beards Man Shuffle which is a classic tune played to perfection!This album is a masterpiece, beautifully crafted, carefully and lovingly constructed, it oozes class, has heart, soul and plenty of old skool feeling. They dont make em like this anymore. Or do they?? Check this, you won't be disappointed. "
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Record Label: Living Room Records
Type of Label: Indie