Elisha Israel & AZ-ONE

Three time, ASCAP award winner!02-03-04. - Love Bomb Publishing

NOMINATED- as its name implies, AZ-ONE, is a unity- focused band that places its lyrical attention on positivity and social consciousess. Charismatic basstist-singer, Elisha Israel leads the roots-oriented group into its 12th year of delivering Marley-influenced traditional tunes. ( nominated ) best Reggae / World Beat, music. ( 2000 ). - The Pitchweekly

Nominated-whether droping serious messages ( and ultraserious bass lines ) with a song such as "NO MORE WAR" or breaking into a delightful smile that lights up entire venues, Elisha Israel puts his heart into every tune AZ-ONE plays. After several line up changes, the band has focused more on its original tunes, and its conscience-tugging messages, presented in highly danceable form, keep fans coming back. Nominated- 2001. - The Picthweekly

This Kansas City reggae crew has it all going strong with this six-song (live) release. It's a full-tilt island storm of rhythms and thrills combine with uplifting, heartfelt lyrics. Elisha Israel leads his shifting cast of musicians, deep into the heart of the caribbean for his particular politics of dancing, and manages to put the bounce right up front with his passions. AZ-ONE lights a fire, and the audience gladly jumps right in. The CD starts with a call-out to all the party people, How you doing tonight" It's a challenge to the audience to grab hold and to hang on tight. It doesn't let up until the potent pulse of " NO MORE WAR" rumbles to a halt. The album's sound quality is surprisingly topnotch condsidering it was recorded live. In fact, if it wasn't for the audience acting up in places, it would be easy to forget that the music was performed live at all. (Jeff Brown). - The Pitchweekly / 2001

Experience, AZ-ONE. few acts have as mush fervor and feel as this top reggae group. Their explosive mixture and texture of traditional reggae leaves the audience dancing the night away with the feel of a Caribbean island. Tradition, culture, and great music, we be jammin, AZ-ONE... - The OMNI Entertainment Group (2001)

Winner! of the, Midwest Entertainment Music Association Award. Best Reggae / World Beat Music, August 1st (2004). Omaha Nebraska. - Midwest Entertainment Music Association