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With vocals and pop songwriting that reminds us of a souped up jazz Little River Band, Crosswinds’ CD, “Running Room”, is a 17 song collection of both instrumental light jazz and pop songwriting compositions that land squarely in adult contemporary professionally produced jazz/pop. The key here is groove. The tracks lay strong and repeating foundations for the lead instruments, mostly jazz/rock guitar, sax, and vocals. The opening track, “I Call Her”, is adult lyrical reality as the tune reveals, ‘I call her when I need you’. The tune is an upbeat dedicated tune of confusion and heartache to the woman who is right, but isn’t always. Track 2 is the most ambitious of the jazz instrumental tunes - as guitar and sax interplay gorgeously. It’s a medium tempoed smooth jazz pleasure. Track 9, “You Look Like Picture”, showcases guitarist, Steve Nichols, who gets to stretch out with his warm clean lead tone. The tune’s atmosphere includes rotating key patches that are joyfully hollow with matching bells/xylophone tones. With a black velvet beat, “Crazy Little Girl Line Dancer”, has an R&B hook that, despite the length of the title, works right. Track 13, “Miss You”, is a ballad of longing - heartfelt and real. Nice stuff. - Earbuzz.com
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This phenomenal local San Diego group came together to perform, enjoy and experience each others talents. By doing so they created an amazing band that is talented in virtually every genre of music. Each member is a seasoned musician all notably recognized for their collective talent. The group brings to the client a vast wealth of experience including, but not limited to, performing for Royalty, Presidential Events, Television, Cinema, Commercials, Recordings, Fund Raisers, Product Launches and various other endeavors. Notably they have released original recordings, toured with top performing artists, recorded sound tracks for the cinema and television.
Crosswinds music makes memories and their presence creates an atmosphere where people enjoy themselves. A perfect fit for any occasion or surroundings: cool and quiet dinner music, hot rock and roll, the very new, the very old, fun in the fifties, classic, contemporary, country western, jazz, blues and any other sound. Crosswinds band members have performed all over the United States and Europe for events as small as 100 up to thousands. They are high-energy, fun, talented, enthusiastic, exceptional, entertaining, and professional.
Professionalism is Crosswinds key word right down to the smallest details to coordinate the event, nothing is overlooked. Details are crucial to a perfect event from double checking the sound system, conferring with the client or planner on the time line, noting any announcement that need to be made. We tailor our performance to each occasion, working within all budgets so everything meets your specifications, resulting in a perfect, successful and memorable event.
Crosswinds are in tune with the clients needs; and can promise you that is our first priority. When you book our group you will have full advantage of our vast experience, knowledge and extensive resources so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your event. We constantly set ourselves higher goals and expectations and always exceed them.
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Steve Nichols - Perfectionist on the guitar, wielding sounds from musical sources as diverse as rock, classical, jazz, Latin, blues, and country. Steve has been called upon to work as a studio musician for the recording industry in Los Angeles and throughout the western states. Some notable artists and bands that Steve has performed or shared the stage with include B.B. King, Frankie Lane, Charlie Daniels, Lou Rawls, Barney Kessel, Bellamy Bros., John Conley, CCR Revisted, Billy Cobham, John Anderson, Patty Lovelace and Eddie Raven to mention just a few.
Paul Wheat bread - A naturally gifted percussionist, Paul has performed and shared the stage with some of the music industry’s most well known entertainers, notably Neil Diamond. On Dick Clark’s television show “Where the Action Is”, Paul entertained with his group “The Hardtimes”, and also with “Paul Revere & the Raiders”. Paul is the original drummer for “Gary Puckett & theUnion Gap,” earning him four gold records and two gold albums.
Ron Bell - A seasoned performer who has released original recordings, toured with top performers, Bill Medley, Stevie Wonder, Gary Pucket, Helen Ready, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Tommy Roe, and recorded sound tracks for both cinema and television. Ron has performed from the east coast to the west coast at such notable venues as Disneyland and the Whiskey A-Go-Go.
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