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Ron Miles (trumpet) * Fred Hess (tenor saxophone) * Eric Gunnison (piano) * Artie Moore (bass) * Ginger Baker (drums) * plus Shamie Royston (organ) * Todd Ayers (guitar) * Glenn Taylor (pedal steel guitar) & special guest James Carter (bass clarinet & baritone saxophone)
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After two critically-hailed Atlantic trio albums with Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell, the legendary Ginger Baker returns with COWARD OF THE COUNTY, the recorded debut from his Denver Jazz Quintet-To-Octet. As the name indicates, the group is a shifting unit of accomplished jazz players whose core includes bassist Artie Moore, saxophonist Fred Hess, pianist Eric Gunnison, and trumpeter/composer Ron Miles well known for his work with Bill Frisell. At the center of COWARD OF THE COUNTY is the fast-developing creative partnership between Baker and Miles, also an accomplished solo artist with four albums to his credit. Soon to be heard on the instrumental jazz companion to 1998s much-touted PAINTED FROM MEMORY by Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach, Miles composed six of the albums eight tracks. Rons a genius and we just work well together, says Baker. We think very much alike. In fact, I think Ron knows my playing better than I do. Produced by Baker and Miles and recorded direct-to-stereo by Danny Kopelson, COWARD OF THE COUNTY represents a remarkable new chapter in the musical life of the man who injected rock n roll with some of its most electrifying and expressive drumming. Ever dedicated to the power of the moment, the album was recorded wholly live, with most tracks being cut on initial takes. Theres so many people, especially in the pop world, who take anything from a year to two years to make records, spending fortunes, says Baker, who celebrates his 60th birthday on August 19th. Its good for the studios, no doubt. Today, because of the technology of recording, they can redo a part over and over do it a bar or even a beat at a time. What comes out in the end is completely false, because they cant do it live. Ive never taken more than two weeks to make a record in my life. Gathered for two days of exciting sessions last September at Denvers Colorado Sound Recording Studios, the master percussionist and crew laid down such striking and original tracks as the lively Baker-penned Dangle The Carrot, the dramatically shifting Jesus Loves Me, and the plaintive Megan Showers. Celebrated Atlantic reed phenom James Carter joins the DJQ2O on four tracks, adding yet another level of extraordinary musicianship to the already stellar lineup. What struck me is what a good ensemble player he is, says Miles of Carter. I mean, he was always there with the most subtle stuff, very mature music. I was just amazed at what a free player he is, too. His enthusiasm for the date was also nice when he wasnt playing, hed be there with his cans on just listening to the music. Carter is heard with bari sax on both the slow-grooving Cyril Davies and cool-popping Ginger Spice, while taking up the bass clarinet on the intricate Jesus Loves Me and Jesus, I Just Want To Go To Sleep. The latter, previously recorded for Miless 1997 WOMANS DAY album, also shines as Carters showcase piece with Artie Moore. Bass clarinet just has a certain voice it sounds like a very wise instrument, says Carter. It has a certain sage to it. Its like sitting under a tree with an individual that has a story to tell. I was so impressed with James, especially on Jesus Loves Me, because he didnt have all the rehearsal time we did, says Baker. He did just the one rehearsal, came into the studio, and he got it. Everything was done on take one or take two. You had to get a certain type of buoyancy that made you valid on every bar, says Carter, commenting on the challenge of the track. You had to make a musical statement that was away from the conventional norm. It was cool to have that demand to meet where you werent always sure-footed. It was the art-of-the-moment. The character of the recordings take on varying inflections with the keyboard contributions of Shamie Royston and Eric Gunnison whose individual styles Miles took to heart in his writing. The studio cast also included guitarist Todd Ayers, a veteran of Miless WOMANS DAY album, and pedal steel player Glenn Taylor, with whom Miles had played for years in the Fred Hess-led Boulder Creative Music Ensemble. It is through the performances of these unique players, on such tracks as the amusingly titled Ginger Spice and the albums title track, that the fully staffed Quintet takes flight. I wanted us to have a sense of variety on the record, says Miles, who teaches trumpet and jazz history at Metropolitan State College in Denver. My model for that is always Jelly Roll Morton. When I write, I try envision a big Jelly Roll Morton composition and get as many instrumental colors together as I can. The original plan was for the group to record COWARD OF THE COUNTY in March, 1998. However, the sessions were canceled when Baker entered the hospital to undergo major shoulder surgery as the result of an old but persistently troublesome polo injury. I only had about 75 per cent use of my right arm, says Baker. I played with my injuries for several years, until it got so painful that I had to get something done about it. Recording plans were again delayed by a freak stable accident that summer, resulting in Bakers suffering three broken ribs. The injury was the unintentional handiwork of a young chestnut thoroughbred gelding named Clyde. I still only had one arm working after the surgery, explains Baker. I was leading two horses out of the barn and they got their heads down, because there was a bit of hay on the floor. They got tangled up so I had to pass the rope over one horse to get them untangled. Not having my other arm, I had to lean right over the horse. Suddenly he threw his head up and I went flying. You dont quite realize how powerful horses are til something like that happens. During the groups subsequent downtime, Miles continued to write new material for the album. In fact, the majority of tracks found on the album were composed in the months following Bakers encounter with Clyde. By September, Baker had healed enough that the band was able to get together for rehearsals at Miless house. Before the recording sessions finally went off, I was praying that Ginger wasnt going to try to fix anything around his house I could just imagine him falling off his roof again, says Miles with a laugh. But yeah, hes a tough, tough guy. Its inspiring the way he works through anything that gets in his way. Hes a total professional. Bakers class and life-long reverence for great players is readily evident within his self-composed album-opener, Cyril Davies. Davies, a harmonica player and vocalist who died in his early 30s, left an indelible mark on the history of British blues as a member of The Alexis Korner Blues Incorporated. The group, founded with the famed Korner, also featured an up-and-coming Ginger Baker. Davies also won renown with his own Cyril Davies R&B All-Stars, which he led until his untimely death in the early 60s. The Alexis Korner Blues Incorporated was the first band, as far as I know, to incorporate jazz musicians and blues musicians, says Baker. Everywhere we played in London was packed, packed solid. It was a whole new event musically and Cyril was a major part of it. He was totally against me joining the band at first. But at the first rehearsal we played a number, just off the cuff, and afterward he came up to me and said, Fucking hell, man... welcome. Tribute of another kind comes with Bakers liner note thanks to his four drum heroes: Max Roach; Elvin Jones; and the late Phil Seamen and Art Blakey each of whom he became close friends with at one time or other. Thats worth more to me than anything else in this world, says Baker of the relationships with his fellow drummers. Ive played with them all and they gave me a lot of encouragement. I was very lucky like that with my musical career all the way through. I never paid for a lesson in my life. Im very shy, he continues. Thats why when people come up and say, Im a drummer, man have you got any tips, my usual response is, Yeah, fuck off. Before I met him, I actually sat next to Phil Seamen in the Downbeat Club one night and I didnt dare speak to him, yknow. But if I hear a young drummer and like what theyre playing, then I feel duty-bound to go up and tell them so. Its what happened to me and Ill never forget that. From Trio to Quintet-to-Octet Originally prompted by the prescient reveries of respected music journalist Chip Stern, the Ginger Baker Trio first gathered in March, 1994, to flight test the idea through a four-day stretch of unrehearsed live recording. The notion was to join the esteemed drummer with Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell highly regarded improvisers, fully able to challenge, move, and inspire Baker. The resulting GOING BACK HOME album received widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews in such publications as Musician, Rolling Stone (four stars), Downbeat (five stars), and CD Review, who named it jazz CD of the year; the album also ranked in the top 5 of the Billboard jazz chart and was a #1 college radio hit for eight consecutive weeks. The release of the Ginger Baker Trios GOING BACK HOME coincided with BBMs AROUND THE NEXT DREAM Bakers 1994 recorded reunion with Jack Bruce, in a trio that included Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy, Colosseum, solo). The album was followed by a subsequent BBM tour, once described by Baker as a pretty horrendous experience. 1995 would be a busy and adventurous year, a time during which he would meet Miles and Artie Moore, launch the Denver Jazz Quintet, and record his second Ginger Baker Trio album with Haden and Frisell. In fact, Frisell was the catalyst for the formation of the DJQ. In the spring of 1995, a specially assembled Frisell quartet featuring Ron and Artie was playing a gig in Denver. Naturally, Baker was on hand to see what his Trio partner was up. Backstage after the set, Baker was introduced to Ron and Artie and soon suggested they all get together to play. I was totally blown away by the two of them, recalls Baker. The Denver concert also led to Frisells QUARTET album recorded with a cast made up of Miles, Eyvind Kang (violin, tuba), and Curtis Fowlkes (trombone). Within the space of a year, the outfit completed two celebrated European tours and numerous U.S. dates. But before all that would happen, the newly conceived DJQ, rounded out by saxophonist Fred Hess and noted guitarist Jerry Hahn, would become the highlight of the summer at Bakers beloved Mile High Polo Club in Parker. The groups live debut came after one of Bakers matches. This was the perfect opportunity to combine the two great loves of my life, jazz and polo, says Baker, who began his love affair with the sport on the polo grounds of Nigeria in 1974. It was just a big jam session, says Miles of that first gig. It was really fun and real loose. Hunter S. Thompson was there. I remember, because he talked to me and I had no idea what he was saying. With each member being subject to regular scheduling conflicts, the line-up varied from week to week, with Miless MSC music students occasionally stepping up. Likewise, as Hahn prepared to move to Oregon, pianist Eric Gunnison signed on. In addition to the Mile High sets, the DJQ performed locally at the Parker Music Festival and at Vails Gerald Ford Amphitheatre. Still, the focus was on the marriage of polo and jazz. Of course, there were days when Gingers match play would threaten to scrub the post-game gig. Hed take some serious tumbles, says Miles with a laugh. Once, Fred said he thought Ginger had actually died during a match. He was motionless on the ground after falling from his horse. But after a few minutes he got up and went back to it. Sometimes hed come over to sit at the drums and hed be all nicked up. He is indestructible. Its just something I found I could do, says Baker of his polo habit. Its like the first time I played the drums Oh, shit. I can do this . In late 1995, with the DJQ steaming ahead and recording sessions for the second Ginger Baker Trio album just a week away, Baker was injured in a fall from the roof of his Front Range home. Determined to go on, work commenced on the album with a bruised and somewhat cracked Ginger recovering from what he jokingly referred to as his publicity stunt. The resulting second Atlantic set, released in 1996 and appropriately dubbed FALLING OFF THE ROOF, again earned the Baker/Frisell/Haden trio extensive critical acclaim. The recordings took on a new dimension through the contributions of Bela Fleck on banjo and Jerry Hahn. Just as their debut outing was extraordinary because the ensemble interplay was inspired and egoless, their sophomore collection radiates with simpatico collaborations, said Sterophile of the album. This second album is even better, cheered Jazziz, while noting Bakers restraint, sensitivity, and musicality. Jazz Times called FALLING OFF THE ROOF another vivid chapter in (Bakers) ongoing self-reinvention. However, by the time the album was drawing such raves, the Trio had long since headed in three separate directions, as individual schedules and commitments demanded. For his part, Baker returned to his beloved DJQ. Following a widely hailed week-long engagement at New York Citys Iridium in March of 1997, plans were made to capture the groups energy and artistry on tape. That was the chance to work up some new material, says Miles of the Iridium stand. Instead of doing standards, we started to do more obscure things, like Moon Rays by Horace Silver, Mademoiselle Mabry by Miles Davis, and then Jerry Hahns The Method. We also did some of my music, too mostly things from my WOMANS DAY album. The New York Times writer on hand for one Iridium set was also taken with Baker and the diversity of sounds and styles the DJQ employed. Mr. Baker... implies a lot with a little, and often conversely a delicate idea with a heavy technique, said Ben Ratliff, comparing his drumming to that of a 1930s show band or of Ornette Colemans 60s-era drummer, Edward Blackwell. On March 29th, 1999 barely more than a week prior to the release of COWARD OF THE COUNTY the DJQ2O played what may have been their farewell American performance. On stage at the venerable Hermans Highway in Denver, the group played the complete album notably, for the first time since it was recorded before a packed house of jazz heads, rockers, and regulars. On April 6th as the album arrived in stores Baker was leaving his cherished Colorado, after more than five years, to take up residence in South Africa. However, as is always true with Ginger, the unpredictable can surely be predicted. Ron Miles (trumpet) * Fred Hess (tenor saxophone) * Eric Gunnison (piano) * Artie Moore (bass) * Ginger Baker (drums) * plus Shamie Royston (organ) * Todd Ayers (guitar) * Glenn Taylor (pedal steel guitar) & special guest James Carter (bass clarinet & baritone saxophone) After two critically-hailed Atlantic trio albums with Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell, the legendary Ginger Baker returns with COWARD OF THE COUNTY, the recorded debut from his Denver Jazz Quintet-To-Octet. As the name indicates, the group is a shifting unit of accomplished jazz players whose core includes bassist Artie Moore, saxophonist Fred Hess, pianist Eric Gunnison, and trumpeter/composer Ron Miles well known for his work with Bill Frisell. At the center of COWARD OF THE COUNTY is the fast-developing creative partnership between Baker and Miles, also an accomplished solo artist with four albums to his credit. Soon to be heard on the instrumental jazz companion to 1998s much-touted PAINTED FROM MEMORY by Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach, Miles composed six of the albums eight tracks. Rons a genius and we just work well together, says Baker. We think very much alike. In fact, I think Ron knows my playing better than I do. Produced by Baker and Miles and recorded direct-to-stereo by Danny Kopelson, COWARD OF THE COUNTY represents a remarkable new chapter in the musical life of the man who injected rock n roll with some of its most electrifying and expressive drumming. Ever dedicated to the power of the moment, the album was recorded wholly live, with most tracks being cut on initial takes. Theres so many people, especially in the pop world, who take anything from a year to two years to make records, spending fortunes, says Baker, who celebrates his 60th birthday on August 19th. Its good for the studios, no doubt. Today, because of the technology of recording, they can redo a part over and over do it a bar or even a beat at a time. What comes out in the end is completely false, because they cant do it live. Ive never taken more than two weeks to make a record in my life. Gathered for two days of exciting sessions last September at Denvers Colorado Sound Recording Studios, the master percussionist and crew laid down such striking and original tracks as the lively Baker-penned Dangle The Carrot, the dramatically shifting Jesus Loves Me, and the plaintive Megan Showers. Celebrated Atlantic reed phenom James Carter joins the DJQ2O on four tracks, adding yet another level of extraordinary musicianship to the already stellar lineup. What struck me is what a good ensemble player he is, says Miles of Carter. I mean, he was always there with the most subtle stuff, very mature music. I was just amazed at what a free player he is, too. His enthusiasm for the date was also nice when he wasnt playing, hed be there with his cans on just listening to the music. Carter is heard with bari sax on both the slow-grooving Cyril Davies and cool-popping Ginger Spice, while taking up the bass clarinet on the intricate Jesus Loves Me and Jesus, I Just Want To Go To Sleep. The latter, previously recorded for Miless 1997 WOMANS DAY album, also shines as Carters showcase piece with Artie Moore. Bass clarinet just has a certain voice it sounds like a very wise instrument, says Carter. It has a certain sage to it. Its like sitting under a tree with an individual that has a story to tell. I was so impressed with James, especially on Jesus Loves Me, because he didnt have all the rehearsal time we did, says Baker. He did just the one rehearsal, came into the studio, and he got it. Everything was done on take one or take two. You had to get a certain type of buoyancy that made you valid on every bar, says Carter, commenting on the challenge of the track. You had to make a musical statement that was away from the conventional norm. It was cool to have that demand to meet where you werent always sure-footed. It was the art-of-the-moment. The character of the recordings take on varying inflections with the keyboard contributions of Shamie Royston and Eric Gunnison whose individual styles Miles took to heart in his writing. The studio cast also included guitarist Todd Ayers, a veteran of Miless WOMANS DAY album, and pedal steel player Glenn Taylor, with whom Miles had played for years in the Fred Hess-led Boulder Creative Music Ensemble. It is through the performances of these unique players, on such tracks as the amusingly titled Ginger Spice and the albums title track, that the fully staffed Quintet takes flight. I wanted us to have a sense of variety on the record, says Miles, who teaches trumpet and jazz history at Metropolitan State College in Denver. My model for that is always Jelly Roll Morton. When I write, I try envision a big Jelly Roll Morton composition and get as many instrumental colors together as I can. The original plan was for the group to record COWARD OF THE COUNTY in March, 1998. However, the sessions were canceled when Baker entered the hospital to undergo major shoulder surgery as the result of an old but persistently troublesome polo injury. I only had about 75 per cent use of my right arm, says Baker. I played with my injuries for several years, until it got so painful that I had to get something done about it. Recording plans were again delayed by a freak stable accident that summer, resulting in Bakers suffering three broken ribs. The injury was the unintentional handiwork of a young chestnut thoroughbred gelding named Clyde. I still only had one arm working after the surgery, explains Baker. I was leading two horses out of the barn and they got their heads down, because there was a bit of hay on the floor. They got tangled up so I had to pass the rope over one horse to get them untangled. Not having my other arm, I had to lean right over the horse. Suddenly he threw his head up and I went flying. You dont quite realize how powerful horses are til something like that happens. During the groups subsequent downtime, Miles continued to write new material for the album. In fact, the majority of tracks found on the album were composed in the months following Bakers encounter with Clyde. By September, Baker had healed enough that the band was able to get together for rehearsals at Miless house. Before the recording sessions finally went off, I was praying that Ginger wasnt going to try to fix anything around his house I could just imagine him falling off his roof again, says Miles with a laugh. But yeah, hes a tough, tough guy. Its inspiring the way he works through anything that gets in his way. Hes a total professional. Bakers class and life-long reverence for great players is readily evident within his self-composed album-opener, Cyril Davies. Davies, a harmonica player and vocalist who died in his early 30s, left an indelible mark on the history of British blues as a member of The Alexis Korner Blues Incorporated. The group, founded with the famed Korner, also featured an up-and-coming Ginger Baker. Davies also won renown with his own Cyril Davies R&B All-Stars, which he led until his untimely death in the early 60s. The Alexis Korner Blues Incorporated was the first band, as far as I know, to incorporate jazz musicians and blues musicians, says Baker. Everywhere we played in London was packed, packed solid. It was a whole new event musically and Cyril was a major part of it. He was totally against me joining the band at first. But at the first rehearsal we played a number, just off the cuff, and afterward he came up to me and said, Fucking hell, man... welcome. Tribute of another kind comes with Bakers liner note thanks to his four drum heroes: Max Roach; Elvin Jones; and the late Phil Seamen and Art Blakey each of whom he became close friends with at one time or other. Thats worth more to me than anything else in this world, says Baker of the relationships with his fellow drummers. Ive played with them all and they gave me a lot of encouragement. I was very lucky like that with my musical career all the way through. I never paid for a lesson in my life. I'm very shy, he continues. Thats why when people come up and say, Im a drummer, man have you got any tips, my usual response is, Yeah, fuck off. Before I met him, I actually sat next to Phil Seamen in the Downbeat Club one night and I didnt dare speak to him, yknow. But if I hear a young drummer and like what theyre playing, then I feel duty-bound to go up and tell them so. Its what happened to me and Ill never forget that. From Trio to Quintet-to-Octet Originally prompted by the prescient reveries of respected music journalist Chip Stern, the Ginger Baker Trio first gathered in March, 1994, to flight test the idea through a four-day stretch of unrehearsed live recording. The notion was to join the esteemed drummer with Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell highly regarded improvisers, fully able to challenge, move, and inspire Baker. The resulting GOING BACK HOME album received widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews in such publications as Musician, Rolling Stone (four stars), Downbeat (five stars), and CD Review, who named it jazz CD of the year; the album also ranked in the top 5 of the Billboard jazz chart and was a #1 college radio hit for eight consecutive weeks. The release of the Ginger Baker Trios GOING BACK HOME coincided with BBMs AROUND THE NEXT DREAM Bakers 1994 recorded reunion with Jack Bruce, in a trio that included Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy, Colosseum, solo). The album was followed by a subsequent BBM tour, once described by Baker as a pretty horrendous experience. 1995 would be a busy and adventurous year, a time during which he would meet Miles and Artie Moore, launch the Denver Jazz Quintet, and record his second Ginger Baker Trio album with Haden and Frisell. In fact, Frisell was the catalyst for the formation of the DJQ. In the spring of 1995, a specially assembled Frisell quartet featuring Ron and Artie was playing a gig in Denver. Naturally, Baker was on hand to see what his Trio partner was up. Backstage after the set, Baker was introduced to Ron and Artie and soon suggested they all get together to play. I was totally blown away by the two of them, recalls Baker. The Denver concert also led to Frisells QUARTET album recorded with a cast made up of Miles, Eyvind Kang (violin, tuba), and Curtis Fowlkes (trombone). Within the space of a year, the outfit completed two celebrated European tours and numerous U.S. dates. But before all that would happen, the newly conceived DJQ, rounded out by saxophonist Fred Hess and noted guitarist Jerry Hahn, would become the highlight of the summer at Bakers beloved Mile High Polo Club in Parker. The groups live debut came after one of Bakers matches. This was the perfect opportunity to combine the two great loves of my life, jazz and polo, says Baker, who began his love affair with the sport on the polo grounds of Nigeria in 1974. It was just a big jam session, says Miles of that first gig. It was really fun and real loose. Hunter S. Thompson was there. I remember, because he talked to me and I had no idea what he was saying. With each member being subject to regular scheduling conflicts, the line-up varied from week to week, with Miless MSC music students occasionally stepping up. Likewise, as Hahn prepared to move to Oregon, pianist Eric Gunnison signed on. In addition to the Mile High sets, the DJQ performed locally at the Parker Music Festival and at Vails Gerald Ford Amphitheatre. Still, the focus was on the marriage of polo and jazz. Of course, there were days when Gingers match play would threaten to scrub the post-game gig. Hed take some serious tumbles, says Miles with a laugh. Once, Fred said he thought Ginger had actually died during a match. He was motionless on the ground after falling from his horse. But after a few minutes he got up and went back to it. Sometimes hed come over to sit at the drums and hed be all nicked up. He is indestructible. Its just something I found I could do, says Baker of his polo habit. Its like the first time I played the drums Oh, shit. I can do this . In late 1995, with the DJQ steaming ahead and recording sessions for the second Ginger Baker Trio album just a week away, Baker was injured in a fall from the roof of his Front Range home. Determined to go on, work commenced on the album with a bruised and somewhat cracked Ginger recovering from what he jokingly referred to as his publicity stunt. The resulting second Atlantic set, released in 1996 and appropriately dubbed FALLING OFF THE ROOF, again earned the Baker/Frisell/Haden trio extensive critical acclaim. The recordings took on a new dimension through the contributions of Bela Fleck on banjo and Jerry Hahn. Just as their debut outing was extraordinary because the ensemble interplay was inspired and egoless, their sophomore collection radiates with simpatico collaborations, said Sterophile of the album. This second album is even better, cheered Jazziz, while noting Bakers restraint, sensitivity, and musicality. Jazz Times called FALLING OFF THE ROOF another vivid chapter in (Bakers) ongoing self-reinvention. However, by the time the album was drawing such raves, the Trio had long since headed in three separate directions, as individual schedules and commitments demanded. For his part, Baker returned to his beloved DJQ. Following a widely hailed week-long engagement at New York Citys Iridium in March of 1997, plans were made to capture the groups energy and artistry on tape. That was the chance to work up some new material, says Miles of the Iridium stand. Instead of doing standards, we started to do more obscure things, like Moon Rays by Horace Silver, Mademoiselle Mabry by Miles Davis, and then Jerry Hahns The Method. We also did some of my music, too mostly things from my WOMANS DAY album. The New York Times writer on hand for one Iridium set was also taken with Baker and the diversity of sounds and styles the DJQ employed. Mr. Baker... implies a lot with a little, and often conversely a delicate idea with a heavy technique, said Ben Ratliff, comparing his drumming to that of a 1930s show band or of Ornette Colemans 60s-era drummer, Edward Blackwell. On March 29th, 1999 barely more than a week prior to the release of COWARD OF THE COUNTY the DJQ2O played what may have been their farewell American performance. On stage at the venerable Hermans Highway in Denver, the group played the complete album notably, for the first time since it was recorded before a packed house of jazz heads, rockers, and regulars. On April 6th as the album arrived in stores Baker was leaving his cherished Colorado, after more than five years, to take up residence in South Africa. However, as is always true with Ginger, the unpredictable can surely be predicted.
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Corporate Event Organizers A great benefit of using corporate event organizers is that we know how to read audiences. At Locolobo events Entertainment , our experience has taught us how to gauge crowds to give them what they want. Doing this allows us to provide just the right entertainment, the perfect theme, and activities that everyone will enjoy. We will help you select a location and a theme for your event, as well as plan appropriate activities for your particular attendees. Hiring corporate event organizers for your corporate party planning needs, outdoor festivals, or fairs can also bring in higher profits. We have connections to top-name entertainment and can book anybody you choose. We negotiate the best terms and rates with booking agents, talent managers, and even the entertainers themselves. Promoting your event in advance will build momentum and encourage early ticket sales, increasing demand which, in turn, increases publicity. You can see how this cycle clearly builds profits.
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Corporate Event Planners Hiring us to be your corporate event planners can mean the difference between a tedious meeting and an exciting, unforgettable gathering. If you lack the staff or time to devote to event planning, it will show. Hire Locolobo events Entertainment and your guests will know you took the time to plan something they will really enjoy.
Why Hire Corporate Event Planners? It may look easy, but you know the challenges of creating a flawless event. Allow us to be your corporate event planners and handle every aspect of your event, from venue selection to food and beverages, tent rental, booking talent, and promotion. When you put your trust in us, we will handle your VIP function with the utmost care for the best outcome. Ask any of our hundreds of references why they chose Locolobo events Entertainment , and you'll see for yourself why you should choose us to plan your next special corporate event.
Corporate Event Services If you want to take your corporate meetings to the next level, contact us today for our corporate event services. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and put your mind at ease because you can trust us to plan your party. Our years of expertise in a diverse range of special events ensure that we'll deliver your message in a way that your audience will believe it and accept it.
Locate and Hire Corporate Event Services We also have ready access to entertainment, from local artists to world-famous celebrities. Whether you need to book a band for a private concert or hire a motivational speaker to keep your employees enthusiastic, we have connections throughout the industry. For your next special event, choose corporate event services from Locolobo events Entertainment .
Corporate Entertainment Online
Private Functions Made Easy with Corporate Entertainment Online No matter what your budget, booking corporate entertainment online is easy. Locolobo events Entertainment can supply a range of themed celebrations and will make sure that you are satisfied with the arrangements before anything is executed. Simply fill out our online form to tell us the type of entertainment you are looking for, and we will respond with our ideas and suggestions (including talent suggestions). We will do all the groundwork so you can focus on your core business. Event planning is a major undertaking if you want to do it right. To impress your guests and even profit from your private functions, allow professional event management companies to handle the planning and entertainment. Don't risk leaving out important details or forgetting a step in the process. Instead, trust the experts. Call Locolobo events Entertainment today to start planning your exclusive event now.
Corporate Entertainment Companies
How to Hire Corporate Entertainment Companies We will help you select the right entertainment for your guests, whether it is concert promotions, a DJ, other types of music, or comedians and celebrity impersonators. For top-rate entertainment that's affordable for you and your employees, turn to Locolobo events Entertainment . We will be happy to give you a free consultation to discuss the type of entertainment you are looking for. Allow us to handle your event and see the difference that professional corporate entertainment companies can make. Instead of fretting over endless details and worrying about how your audience will react, leave it to us. We have been doing this for years and have a great reputation in the industry. Contact us today for your free consultation.
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Book Live Corporate Entertainment Online on the Internet Let Locolobo events Entertainment book live entertainment for your upcoming function, and see the difference we make. From local artists to celebrity talent, we can book anybody you want and will deliver for you. We follow our contracts to the letter, ensuring that our clients are satisfied with our services. Just ask any of our references why they hire us time and time again.
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Corporate Entertainment: Events of a Lifetime In addition to corporate entertainment events, Locolobo events Entertainment is a full-service event planning company with a superior reputation in the industry. For years, we have been handling events such as corporate parties, VIP functions, awards banquets, conferences, and trade shows with success. Instead of fretting over the endless details, allow us to do the work for you. Reading crowds and knowing what activities work for each audience is another area we specialize in. What management thinks will be fun is not necessarily right for your audience. For example, at company picnics, you will need activities for children as well as adults. A black-tie affair has its own entertainment needs. Contact us today and we will get started finding the right entertainment for your next corporate party, outdoor festival, or state fair.
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Corporate Entertainment Packages at Reduced Rates Our corporate entertainment packages provide you with the best entertainers for any occasion. Our experts are experienced in providing top-notch talent that knows how to entertain everyone in your crowd. From food and beverage to site selection, concert promotions, and ticket sales, we will plan your event from start to finish. Let us be your partner in event planning. When you work with us, you'll see the difference that hiring a competent management company makes. Don't risk planning a party that falls short of your expectations. Be known for planning popular parties when you throw the event of the year
Unique Event Entertainment Unique event entertainment is one of the most crucial aspects of events, as it gives attendees a chance to unwind and rejuvenate. It may come in the form of a motivational speaker for a keynote address or a comedian to entertain your board members. Team building and training are also more successful when the information is imparted in a fun way that doesn't seem like learning.
More Information about Unique Event Entertainment We don't only book talent, however; we are also a full-service event management company with a superb track record. So if you'd rather outsource the endless details of event planning than overburden your staff, contact us for a consultation. We can provide you with ideas for successful events, based on our experience with current and previous clients. We have helped many Fortune 500 companies realize the dream of enlightening event audiences with informative entertainment, and we'll do the same for you.
VIP Events No two VIP events are alike, nor should they be. Event planners are forever searching for ways to make them memorable for their guests. The best event is one that gets talked about long after the event. However, it's not an easy task to make them as good as you want them to be.
VIP Events Specialists The right theme and tone of your event can make all the difference in how your guests perceive it and whether they have a good time. Finding suitable talent that's appropriate for your audience is just one piece of the puzzle. With so many details to keep up with, it's best to leave it to the experts. Contact us today to get started on a fun-filled corporate event that will be treasured by all who attend.
Comedians For Corporate Events Maybe you want to book a band AND a comedian? Why not? We can handle any event! We do not represent any one person so we can negotiate with comedians, management or agencies, depending on who represents them. We work within your event budget to match appropriate comedians and performances with your guests. You probably already know that comedy has a therapeutic effect that actually improves health. Think about how hiring comedians for corporate events will break the ice at your next event and encourage friendly networking and deals to take place.
Companies That Hire Comedians for Corporate Events We make it easy for executives like you to make decisions about which comedians to hire. If you lack the staff to plan your corporate event, our Corporate Event Planners can act as your outsourced meetings manager, too. We will plan your meeting from start to finish, including obtaining comedians and booking bands. So let us book your entertainment, and take the burden off of you.
Famous Performers LocoLobo Corporate Events is a talent agency that can book any famous performer you want. If you don't know your audience's taste in entertainment, or you don't know who you would like to hire, take heed. That is a situation our specialists deal with daily and we will be glad to help you narrow down your choices with regard to performer, program, theme, and budget. We do not represent any one person so we are able to negotiate with other agents and managers to secure the date and performer for you. In addition to entertainers, we can also book keynote speakers, motivational speakers, lecturers or experts for your next seminar, convention, or trade show. Our services include recommending the best talent for your individual events, negotiating and acheiving your financial goals, researching prospective talent, and arranging a site if you don't already have one. Call us today to learn more.
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Famous Comedians and Your Bottom Line There are a lot of details to consider before booking comedians. Meeting planners who are already overworked would benefit from the services of a qualified speakers' bureau and meetings management company. At LocoLobo Corporate Events, we have a huge database of famous comedians, motivational and keynote speakers, bands, authors, and other entertainers at our disposal. We have a long history of satisfied clients and we can book the perfect talent for you, too.We guarantee the best service for booking comedians and other entertainment and speakers. We seek repeat business so we work within your event budget and help you get the best ROI. We're eager to become your event management and talent specialist.
Corporate Performances At LocoLobo Corporate Events, we have helped hundreds of corporations like yours meet their objectives in corporate performances. We save our clients thousands of hours of time researching talent and narrowing down the list to finally choose appropriate talent. Whether you need celebrity acts or regional flavor, we will help you evaluate your needs and make suggestions for the corporate performances that will work for your event.
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Music For Corporate Events At LocoLobo Corporate Events, we have a long history of helping our corporate clients impress audiences with appropriate music for corporate events. Rather than asking you to choose the type of music that will satisfy an audience that varies in age, taste, and style, we'll instead help you decide on the type of mood you want to create with your music. The result will be a party that impresses all!
Setting the Mood with Music for Corporate Events Top Quality Music for corporate events does not come without a price tag. Our discerning clients are willing to pay for 5 star national acts that we can acheive for that special event. If you're looking for local flavor to entertain audiences that come from all over the world, local and regional acts are also available. Allow LocoLobo Corporate Events to be your partner in showcasing musical entertainment at your next large-scale corporate event.
Famous Entertainers Think about the issues that are facing your industry and how a keynote speaker, musician, or comedian can help your audience overcome them. You may or may not really need outside speakers or famous entertainers. Your in-house people might be better at dealing with the challenges facing your industry. If you have a low budget, by all means, inside people are the best.
What Famous Entertainers Do for Meetings Hiring famous entertainers can turn your ho-hum meeting into a unique chance to meet a celebrity in a cozy setting. It not only impresses your guests, but will also send a message that your company is financially stable. When a famous performer appears at your event, it gives your company an air of significance. When you are ready to book a famous act for your corporate party, contact us at LocoLobo Corporate Events.
VIP Entertainment LocoLobo Corporate Events specializes in bringing the best VIP entertainment to your corporate event. A relaxing atmosphere for travelers will make all the difference at your function, particularly if people are coming from long distances. They might not know other people so entertainment can make them feel included and capture their attention. With our Corporate Event unique ingenuity, your VIP events will never be boring. We provide interesting entertainment that is creative and fun for all your guests, whether your crowd is large or small. Interactive performers like comedians or special event entertainment, keep your guests participating and draw them into the event. When they participate, they'll remember the originality of the performance long after it's over.
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Convention Entertainment
The Right Help Hiring Convention Entertainment A leading agency is LocoLobo Corporate Events. We have been helping Fortune 500 companies plan successful, entertaining events for many memorable years. When you really want to impress your guests, allow us to do all the legwork for you. We provide event planning services to give you the best convention entertainment you can imagine. Rely on us to fill in the background information you need to obtain entertainment and provide demo tapes for you to watch(in some cases). We will also negotiate contracts from pricing to transportation. Save yourself the trouble of overloading your meeting planners and allow LocoLobo Corporate Events to be your booking agency for convention entertainment and any of your other needs. BOOKING ENTERTAINMENT MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND AND WE MAKE SURE IT KEEPS ON SPINNING!
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