The Ambassadors Of American Culture present: Black American Blues, Jazz and Gospel Shows

BLUES AND JAZZ

CHICK WILLIS

The Stoop Down Man

Country Blues at it's Best
Most people associate blues music with despair, the down and out, and the overcoming of adversity, but for Chick Willis it is also a sanctuary for much humor about the human condition. While the majority of performers only hint at this and even fewer utilize it effectively, hilarity and good times permeate Chick Willis' music. He can and often does lay down some serious blues, but his good nature and concern for his audience almost demand that he keeps it on the light side and entertain them. Chick entertained over fifty thousand people in Europe in 1996,and is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to return. Don't miss the chance to book him. Available to tour Worldwide.

LLOYD GREGORY

and the

Oakland Blues Explosion

A powerful Blues Guitarist, Lloyd delivers his music with the awesomeness of Jimi Hendrix yet with the finesse of Wes Montgomery, and heads up one of the most solid Blues/Jazz rhythm sections on the West Coast of the United States. Every great Blues and Jazz singer in the San Francisco Bay area loves to work in front of Lloyd's band, and often drop into wherever Lloyd is appearing and join the show for a few numbers. Available to tour Worldwide,with a select group of the Best Blues Singers from Oakland, Ca., a city that is famous for turning out many great Blues Legends. Up to three hours of earthshaking' Blues at it's absolute best.

DWIGHT EDWARDS

Out Of The Blue Burnin' Blues

Dwight Edwards is the most exciting Blues performer in the entire state of Indiana, and consistently delivers high energy shows that leave his audiences begging for more. His smooth style and effortless delivery of his own compositions are classy and deserving of International recognition, available on his new CD. Dwight's music makes you feel good, and his versatility as a guitar player, vocalist, entertainer, keep him in constant demand on the live performance circuits of the USA. He is seasoned and available to tour Worldwide, give him a listen, this is an artists who is going to reach the top of the Blues Mountain shortly, and hold his own with the legends of yesteryear. Contact us with all offers for Festivals. concerts, clubs NOW

AL RAPONE

Zydeco Blues and Boogie Band

Al Rapone, pioneer of Creole folk and Zydeco, has the distinction of being the first Louisiana music producer to win a Grammy award and two more nominations for best ethnic/American traditional recording.

With his Zydeco Express Al Rapone presents the creme de la creme of Lousiana's heartfelt good time party music. He has become a real ambassador of Zydeco to Europe and the rest of the world. Al currently tours with some real Bayou Boogie Busters delivering high energy Blues and Cajun, flavorful music that is infectious and dance compelling for all in attendance, available to tour Worldwide contact us Now for availabilities on this Master Legendary New Orleans Entertainer

SWEET BABY JAI Sensational Jazz-Blues Songstress

SWEET BABY JAI is certainly one of the greatest New Orleans Blues & jazz song stylists to come along in many years. PLAYING A WASHBOARD, She delivers & RACOUS HIGH ENERGY SWAMP BOOGIE MUSIC, BLUES and classic Billie Holiday,but with her own voicings and style which gives the songs a whole New flavor. Her shows in the USA have been sellling out for several years and we are looking to expand her audience Worldwide. "An Incredible New Voice"

Her latest Cd contains her own very powerful compositions that will certainly make this beautiful and talented young lady a major artist on the International Festival and Concert scene very soon. Don't miss the chance to book her now. Available Worldwide contact us with your dates.

Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Marching and Concert Band

Have you ever been to New Orleans at Mardi Gras Time, and seen and heard an authentic Black Funeral marching band? well it is a site and sound to behold, not comparable with anything else you will ever see or hear. St. Gabriel's Celestial Marching Band is the snazzyiest flambouyant group of performers to ever come out of the New Orleans Tradition, complete with Grand Marshall, lots of second line omph pah pah syncopated rhythms to set the staunchest churchgoers toes a tappin'. Their music is simply infectious and the audiences cannot get enough of it. They turn any event into a parade and one big street party. Available :YEAR ROUND WORLDWIDE BLUES -TRADITIONAL JAZZ - R& B or GOSPEL- LOUIS ARMSTRONG TO JAMES BROWN AND ANYTHING IN BETWEEN. BOOK NOW

THEODIS EALEY

BLUES LEGEND

THEODIS EALEY has been touring around the world for many years accumulating countless fans and diciples of the Blues. A master Blues entertainer and singer as well as an accomplished guitarist and band leader have set Theodis apart from many other Blues singers for a long time. Theodis always delivers a great high energy Traditional Blues show, and has written volumnes of great Blues songs. Available year round Worldwide : contact us now for availabilities for Concerts, festivals, and clubs

STRAIGHT COMPANY

Sensational Acappella Gospel & Blues
Straight from the Heart of Kentucky, comes one of the finest and most unique acappela vocal groups of all time. Classy sophisticated and friendly, this outstanding group performs sensational repertoire of Doo-Wop, Reggae, Caribbean flavored acappella Gospel and inspirational music spellbinding their audiences with a very unusual approach to their music. Straight Company also has a plugged in show complete with a solid backup band for more high energy performances and a different flavor for their masterful vocal prowess. Your audience will love this act, book them today they are hot!hot! hot!. Available WORLDWIDE

RICARDO SCALES

The Black

LIBERACE

RICARDO SCALES, is widely known as the "BLACK LIBERACE" for his flamboyant and colorful attire at his concerts, but he is actually the most important and talented Jazz pianist to come out of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area since Earl "Fatha" Hines. With five Cds on the market Ricardo has already enjoyed several Hit recordings. He is in constant demand for concerts in the San Francisco Bay area. When Ricardo plays a song he delivers it in such a compelling manner that the audience immediately sings along with his powerful arrangements. Available Worldwide, contact us NOW to present this great new Star.

NINA CAUSEY

JAZZ SWEETHEART

BEAUTIFUL & TALENTED SINGER/DANCER, NINA CAUSEY is sensational in her Billie Holiday show, delivering a dynamic portrayal of Miss Holiday for the most discrimanting of audiences. A perfect show and entertainer for those intimate settings and venues at Jazz Festivals where the audience comes to sit and enjoy sensual, song stylists. Nina never fails to deliver a beautiful smile and the warmth of AN EVENING WITH BILLIE.

Available Worldwide with four piece group, for Festivals, Concerts and 1st. Class Show Clubs.

ZORINA LONDON

The Dahlin' of Nawlin's

ZORINA LONDON,is without a doubt one of the Finest Jazz Singers in the World, equally at home delivering Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Mahilia Jackson, Lena Horne, Josephine Baker, Eartha Kit, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald or Tina Turner, yet she is remarkably ZORINA LONDON. Zorina London is the Grand Marshal and featured Star vocalist with Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band & The Pearly Gate Singers ,New Orleans Blues, Jazz & Gospel Music review.

Also Available Worldwide year round with a four piece group for 1st. Class Show Lounges, Music Festivals , Concerts & Special Events.

Contact us Now for availabilities in your area.

The Original

HeadHunters Band

James Levi

Carl Lockett

Paul Jackson

Carl Lockett is"THE" Guitar Player in the San Francisco Bay Area Jazz and has recorded countless albums with almost everybody. If you like the sounds of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, Tal Farlow, George Benson, Chuck Berry, or even B.B. King , then you will simply Love the music of Carl Lockett. The Pori Finland Jazz Festival producer said. " Young man I have hired every famous guitar player in the world in the past thirty years, and none of them are beter than you.". Carl tours with St. Gabriel's Concert Show with James Levi on Drums and Paul Jackson on Bass, ((Together they are the "Original Headhunters Band" that Herbie Hancock joined over twenty five years ago. Available year round, Clubs, Festivals.

Gordy Ohlinger

and

Wings of Swing

Gordy Ohlinger is known as America's Banjo-ologist, and performs Traditional early Jazz from the Eighteen Hundreds Era ON HIS COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE BANJOS. His lovely and talented wife joins him on Violin with their bassist for a romp through 100 years of lively and entertaining Jazz from 1900 to 1940. They deliver their show in authentic period clothing and wonderful vocals as well. Django fans will love this act. A big Hit last year at the Prestigious London Festival. Available and affordable to tour worldwide, contact us today for more information and availabilities.

SON - E

FAIRLEY

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

When not touring with Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band : Son - E Fairley is a sensationally talented and exciting Entertainer, who also happens to play spectacular Flute and Saxophones. Son - E is a genuine audience thriller whether in a club setting or concert or festival stage. Son - E has just released two new Cd's and is available to tour Worldwide with a trio, four or five member ensemble. Affordable with a Great and Versatile Traditional Jazz- Smooth Jazz - Blues - R& B Repertoire to please any audience.

Contact us now for your availabilities, Clubs, Concerts, Festivals.

SONNY RHODES

Legendary Blues Man

Lap Steel Guitar

When you think of that unique sound of a lonesome train whistle, Sonny Rhodes should immediately come to mind, Sonny plays the lap steel guitar like a professional moaner at a funeral. His music is filled with deep emotions so characteristic of the deep Blues. You can feel the pain, or you can jump and shout for joy to Sonny's music, whatever your mood for the Blues, Sonny has something to fix you right up and get your spirits flying high with nothing more than a good song. A solid International legend of the Blues, now available for Clubs, concerts, festivals worldwide.

Contact us for more information and avaiabilities for your event.

For booking information about all above listed Ambassadors Of American Culture please send e-mail to: info@ambassadorsofamericanculture.com

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CHICK WILLIS The Stoop Down Man Country Blues at it's Best		Most people associate blues music with despair, the down and out, and the overcoming of adversity, but for Chick Willis it is also a sanctuary for much humor about the human condition. While the majority of performers only hint at this and even fewer utilize it effectively, hilarity and good times permeate Chick Willis' music. He can and often does lay down some serious blues, but his good nature and concern for his audience almost demand that he keeps it on the light side and entertain them. Chick entertained over fifty thousand people in Europe in 1996,and is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to return. Don't miss the chance to book him. Available to tour Worldwide.
LLOYD GREGORY and the Oakland Blues Explosion		A powerful Blues Guitarist, Lloyd delivers his music with the awesomeness of Jimi Hendrix yet with the finesse of Wes Montgomery, and heads up one of the most solid Blues/Jazz rhythm sections on the West Coast of the United States. Every great Blues and Jazz singer in the San Francisco Bay area loves to work in front of Lloyd's band, and often drop into wherever Lloyd is appearing and join the show for a few numbers. Available to tour Worldwide,with a select group of the Best Blues Singers from Oakland, Ca., a city that is famous for turning out many great Blues Legends. Up to three hours of earthshaking' Blues at it's absolute best.
DWIGHT EDWARDS Out Of The Blue Burnin' Blues		Dwight Edwards is the most exciting Blues performer in the entire state of Indiana, and consistently delivers high energy shows that leave his audiences begging for more. His smooth style and effortless delivery of his own compositions are classy and deserving of International recognition, available on his new CD. Dwight's music makes you feel good, and his versatility as a guitar player, vocalist, entertainer, keep him in constant demand on the live performance circuits of the USA. He is seasoned and available to tour Worldwide, give him a listen, this is an artists who is going to reach the top of the Blues Mountain shortly, and hold his own with the legends of yesteryear. Contact us with all offers for Festivals. concerts, clubs NOW
AL RAPONE Zydeco Blues and Boogie Band		Al Rapone, pioneer of Creole folk and Zydeco, has the distinction of being the first Louisiana music producer to win a Grammy award and two more nominations for best ethnic/American traditional recording. With his Zydeco Express Al Rapone presents the creme de la creme of Lousiana's heartfelt good time party music. He has become a real ambassador of Zydeco to Europe and the rest of the world. Al currently tours with some real Bayou Boogie Busters delivering high energy Blues and Cajun, flavorful music that is infectious and dance compelling for all in attendance, available to tour Worldwide contact us Now for availabilities on this Master Legendary New Orleans Entertainer
SWEET BABY JAI Sensational Jazz-Blues Songstress		SWEET BABY JAI is certainly one of the greatest New Orleans Blues & jazz song stylists to come along in many years. PLAYING A WASHBOARD, She delivers & RACOUS HIGH ENERGY SWAMP BOOGIE MUSIC, BLUES and classic Billie Holiday,but with her own voicings and style which gives the songs a whole New flavor. Her shows in the USA have been sellling out for several years and we are looking to expand her audience Worldwide. "An Incredible New Voice" Her latest Cd contains her own very powerful compositions that will certainly make this beautiful and talented young lady a major artist on the International Festival and Concert scene very soon. Don't miss the chance to book her now. Available Worldwide contact us with your dates.
Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Marching and Concert Band		Have you ever been to New Orleans at Mardi Gras Time, and seen and heard an authentic Black Funeral marching band? well it is a site and sound to behold, not comparable with anything else you will ever see or hear. St. Gabriel's Celestial Marching Band is the snazzyiest flambouyant group of performers to ever come out of the New Orleans Tradition, complete with Grand Marshall, lots of second line omph pah pah syncopated rhythms to set the staunchest churchgoers toes a tappin'. Their music is simply infectious and the audiences cannot get enough of it. They turn any event into a parade and one big street party. Available :YEAR ROUND WORLDWIDE BLUES -TRADITIONAL JAZZ - R& B or GOSPEL- LOUIS ARMSTRONG TO JAMES BROWN AND ANYTHING IN BETWEEN. BOOK NOW
THEODIS EALEY BLUES LEGEND		THEODIS EALEY has been touring around the world for many years accumulating countless fans and diciples of the Blues. A master Blues entertainer and singer as well as an accomplished guitarist and band leader have set Theodis apart from many other Blues singers for a long time. Theodis always delivers a great high energy Traditional Blues show, and has written volumnes of great Blues songs. Available year round Worldwide : contact us now for availabilities for Concerts, festivals, and clubs
STRAIGHT COMPANY Sensational Acappella Gospel & Blues		Straight from the Heart of Kentucky, comes one of the finest and most unique acappela vocal groups of all time. Classy sophisticated and friendly, this outstanding group performs sensational repertoire of Doo-Wop, Reggae, Caribbean flavored acappella Gospel and inspirational music spellbinding their audiences with a very unusual approach to their music. Straight Company also has a plugged in show complete with a solid backup band for more high energy performances and a different flavor for their masterful vocal prowess. Your audience will love this act, book them today they are hot!hot! hot!. Available WORLDWIDE
RICARDO SCALES The Black LIBERACE		RICARDO SCALES, is widely known as the "BLACK LIBERACE" for his flamboyant and colorful attire at his concerts, but he is actually the most important and talented Jazz pianist to come out of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area since Earl "Fatha" Hines. With five Cds on the market Ricardo has already enjoyed several Hit recordings. He is in constant demand for concerts in the San Francisco Bay area. When Ricardo plays a song he delivers it in such a compelling manner that the audience immediately sings along with his powerful arrangements. Available Worldwide, contact us NOW to present this great new Star.
NINA CAUSEY JAZZ SWEETHEART		BEAUTIFUL & TALENTED SINGER/DANCER, NINA CAUSEY is sensational in her Billie Holiday show, delivering a dynamic portrayal of Miss Holiday for the most discrimanting of audiences. A perfect show and entertainer for those intimate settings and venues at Jazz Festivals where the audience comes to sit and enjoy sensual, song stylists. Nina never fails to deliver a beautiful smile and the warmth of AN EVENING WITH BILLIE. Available Worldwide with four piece group, for Festivals, Concerts and 1st. Class Show Clubs.
ZORINA LONDON The Dahlin' of Nawlin's		ZORINA LONDON,is without a doubt one of the Finest Jazz Singers in the World, equally at home delivering Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Mahilia Jackson, Lena Horne, Josephine Baker, Eartha Kit, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald or Tina Turner, yet she is remarkably ZORINA LONDON. Zorina London is the Grand Marshal and featured Star vocalist with Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band & The Pearly Gate Singers ,New Orleans Blues, Jazz & Gospel Music review. Also Available Worldwide year round with a four piece group for 1st. Class Show Lounges, Music Festivals , Concerts & Special Events. Contact us Now for availabilities in your area.
The Original HeadHunters Band James Levi Carl Lockett Paul Jackson		Carl Lockett is"THE" Guitar Player in the San Francisco Bay Area Jazz and has recorded countless albums with almost everybody. If you like the sounds of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, Tal Farlow, George Benson, Chuck Berry, or even B.B. King , then you will simply Love the music of Carl Lockett. The Pori Finland Jazz Festival producer said. " Young man I have hired every famous guitar player in the world in the past thirty years, and none of them are beter than you.". Carl tours with St. Gabriel's Concert Show with James Levi on Drums and Paul Jackson on Bass, ((Together they are the "Original Headhunters Band" that Herbie Hancock joined over twenty five years ago. Available year round, Clubs, Festivals.
Gordy Ohlinger and Wings of Swing		Gordy Ohlinger is known as America's Banjo-ologist, and performs Traditional early Jazz from the Eighteen Hundreds Era ON HIS COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE BANJOS. His lovely and talented wife joins him on Violin with their bassist for a romp through 100 years of lively and entertaining Jazz from 1900 to 1940. They deliver their show in authentic period clothing and wonderful vocals as well. Django fans will love this act. A big Hit last year at the Prestigious London Festival. Available and affordable to tour worldwide, contact us today for more information and availabilities.
SON - E FAIRLEY JAZZ ENSEMBLE		When not touring with Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band : Son - E Fairley is a sensationally talented and exciting Entertainer, who also happens to play spectacular Flute and Saxophones. Son - E is a genuine audience thriller whether in a club setting or concert or festival stage. Son - E has just released two new Cd's and is available to tour Worldwide with a trio, four or five member ensemble. Affordable with a Great and Versatile Traditional Jazz- Smooth Jazz - Blues - R& B Repertoire to please any audience. Contact us now for your availabilities, Clubs, Concerts, Festivals.
SONNY RHODES Legendary Blues Man Lap Steel Guitar		When you think of that unique sound of a lonesome train whistle, Sonny Rhodes should immediately come to mind, Sonny plays the lap steel guitar like a professional moaner at a funeral. His music is filled with deep emotions so characteristic of the deep Blues. You can feel the pain, or you can jump and shout for joy to Sonny's music, whatever your mood for the Blues, Sonny has something to fix you right up and get your spirits flying high with nothing more than a good song. A solid International legend of the Blues, now available for Clubs, concerts, festivals worldwide. Contact us for more information and avaiabilities for your event.