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MEDIA REVIEWSHere's what the media has to say about Bill Sargent Bands.
Note - This is only a sample, NOT a complete list.
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Bill Sargent's TRAD-JAZZ ROUSERS Dixieland Band Bill Sargent's TRAD-JAZZ ROUSERS Christian Dixieland Band
Here's what they say about . . . THE BILL SARGENT BIG BAND: "Sargent's powerful crew . . .
with a dozen sharp instrumentalists, playing the old swing numbers with zest and
precision." ---
Gerald Kloss - The Milwaukee Journal ". . . the resolutely upbeat
Sargent imparts enough emotional momentum to indicate his dreams will become a reality . .
. he seemed to locate his element . . . Older couples and younger ones rubbed elbows . . .
a spectacular example of just how well Sargent has honed his gifts could be heard . . .
choreographed right down to the last paradiddle." --- Rich Mangelsdorff - The
Milwaukee Sentinel "With music like that stirring
up the natives, who can tell what ramparts might fall." --- Jack Varick - The
Business Journal
Here's what they say about . . . Bill Sargent's SWING KINGS: "Not only are the Swing Kings hot,
they play an appealing mix of swing, jazz, blues and New Orleans Dixieland, all with the
vigor and technical mastery of the originals. They're the tightest, most solid
ensemble of expert musicians Milwaukee may ever see. Sargent shines . . . and his control of dynamics, from a
full tilt to a whisper, is remarkable." --- Jim Ohlschmidt - The Milwaukee
Journal ". . . world class traditional
jazz . . . The music they play is every bit as good, probably better, than the numbers
you'll get at Preservation Hall in New Orleans. These musicians play top jazz festivals
around the country . . . They're playing for people who appreciate the solid standards and
understand what the music is about and where it came from . . . a fun-filled rewarding
evening." --- Alex Thein - The Milwaukee Sentinel "Things began to jump when the
Swing Kings moved into the Park East Hotel Drawing Room Lounge on Wednesday night. The
newest unit in the Bill Sargent music conglomerate is made up of masters of the Milwaukee
sound . . . the octet's experience adds up to something like a couple of centuries of
Milwaukee music making . . . Sargent .. . can stage six units along with suitable side
acts such as The Rodo Sisters. Although his sound reaches back to the golden era of the
1940s and beyond, Sargent uses tomorrow's technology in selling his units to private
parties and concert venues . . . The exciting sound of the Kings compliments the flavor of
the lounge . . . to create the most exciting backdrop in town." --- Jay Joslyn -
The Milwaukee Sentinel ". . . some of the finest jazz
in Milwaukee . . . something special . . . the kind that fascinated American ears for 75
years, and on this particular night drew a crowd ranging in age from 20 to 80. Things were
cooking on stage . . . the eight piece band didn't let anyone down . . . Applause was long
and loud." --- Don Lewis - The Milwaukee Journal "Clarinetist Buddy DeFranco . . . with the Swing Kings . . . We were very pleased with the crowds, the musician mix was good . . ." Paul Michler, Jazz Festival president said . . ." --- The (Fond du Lac) Reporter
Bill Sargent's TRAD-JAZZ ROUSERS Dixieland Band
Here's what they say about . . . Bill Sargent's TRAD-JAZZ ROUSERS Dixieland Band: "Milwaukee has two top-notch,
full-time New Orleans jazz bands . . . Bill Sargent's Trad-Jazz Rousers . . . These groups
are well-known locally and nationally . . . The involvement of young, new musicians in New
Orleans style jazz is perhaps best personified by Bill Sargent . . . has been booked
steadily at festivals and other events throughout the city and state." --- Jim
Ohlschmidt - The Milwaukee Journal "Any question of how well the
Dixieland Jazz Jubilee went over . . . could have been answered Sunday by head count.
Anyone who thinks Dixieland music is nothing more than a front line tootling over a
chugging rhthym section hasn't heard a crack jazz outfit raging at full throttle. One of
Sunday's hottest moments was a back-to-back, standing-room-only set of Bill Sargent's
Trad-Jazz Rousers . . . In a takeoff on the traditional front line of clarinet, cornet and
trombone, the young Sargent moved his drum kit up front, a wise move in light of his
expressive, smiling face. His kicky, confident band has no shame about playing up a
schmaltzy line, to the delight of the audience." --- Tina Maples - Journal
entertainment critic - The Milwaukee Journal "Bill Sargent's Trad-Jazz
Rousers lived up to the name belting out vivacious versions of 'Beale Street Blues' and
other Dixieland classics." --- DaveLuhrssen - The Milwaukee Journal ". . . pillars of the Dixieland community in Milwaukee." --- Lisa Bartl - The Milwaukee Sentinel
Bill Sargent's TRAD-JAZZ ROUSERS Christian Dixieland Band
Here's what they say about . . . Bill Sargent's TRAD-JAZZ ROUSERS Christian Dixieland Band:
"It was a dynamic and emotional gathering with some soul-cleansing words from Bill . . . an inspired musical tribute by true professionals. Lutheran's will never match hand-clappin' Baptists fever but they "Let It Shine" very brightly over Brookfield that Sunday. Too bad these events are so rare." --- Unlimited Jazz Limited "Jazzletter" "Their recent success at a 1999 Lenten Jazz Liturgy service has the town buzzing about the fabulous combination of talents. You'd be hard pressed to find a cheaper ticket ($10) for such a spectacular group . . . We're sure you'll recognize the many fine talents put together for this band . . . led by the one and only Bill Sargent." --- Unlimited Jazz Limited "Jazzletter"
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