On August 11, 2006, the intimate Columbus Music Hall showcased an exciting new band for Barbara Knight…. the Barbara Knight Quintet!
This all-star group features Barbara on vocals, Jack Schantz on trumpet, David Morgan on bass, Dan Murphy on piano and Jim Rupp on drums. The music is unique and interesting; an entire book of classic jazz with a twist, arranged exclusively by Barbara and David Morgan.
The enthusiastic crowd at the Music Hall couldn't get enough of this talented crew and their music. Read on to see what the buzz is all about!
“ Barbara Knight totally captivated the rapt crowd with her smart but confident voice, imaginative phrasing and appealing stage presence. Her material came in the form of the American song bag, some of it arranged by Knight herself--like “Sentimental Journey”, in which her sinuous, sensuous phrasing perfectly fit the song's sentiment.”
--Lee Brown, jazz reviewer for The Other Paper, Columbus, Ohio
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“ To say that Barbara is talented is a gross understatement. Actually, she was terrific, both as a solo voice as well as blending with the group to create the “ensemble” sound. Tune after tune, they played flawlessly and left the audience spellbound. Every note was finely polished to perfection and presented to a hungry crowd, ready to devour this very organized and refreshingly new sound…the sound of Barbara Knight and her great new band.”
--Johnny Mack, as reviewed at www.jazzadvocate.com
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Contact Barbara for information on booking the Barbara Knight Quintet.
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