THE SOUL RHYTHM SPECTACULAR - RICHARD JACKSON (USA) WITH ADAM HALL
AND THE VELVET PLAYBOYS
Press release/Tour Details/Images/Contacts/Interviews
International Vocal Sensation Richard Jackson returns to perth for a one off series of Shows at
FringeWorld 2016.
Famous for his Velvet Sound and incredible range, Richard will present the works of his contemporaries
such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, James Brown and many other great soul artists.
The amazing repertoire such as Stevie Wonder's "Supersition", Michael Jackson's "The way you make me
feel", Marivn Gaye's "Let's get it on", James Brown's "I Feel Good" and many more other classic hits will
have you dancing in the aisles.
Having headlined many major festivals around the world it is an amazing opportunity for perth to hear
this one of a kind performer. This will be his only Australian stop on this tour.
The Songs will be presented with the backing of one of Australias finest bands, Adam Hall and the Velvet
Playboys. The ensemble will be presenting unique arrangements with a full horn section and background
vocals to accompany.
Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys are a multi award winning outfit from Perth in Western Australia and
have recently won the BluesNews - Best album of the year (Germany) and the 2014 Fringeworld Best
Musical performance (WA).
This will be soul music at it's best, Full of dancing and smiles.
COME FOR A NIGHT OF FUN AND DANCING WITH US..
MORE INFO ON ADAM HALL AND THE VELVET PLAYBOYS
Adam studied the craft in America at Berklee College of Music, Boston. Playing since 1990 (from the age
of 10), Adam sings and plays Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Piano, Euphonium, Mellophonium and a
little bit of bass and drums for good measure.
Adam played at the Sydney Olympics, was Artist in Residence at Southbridge Jazz Club (Singapore) and
has made tours to Singapore, Boston, New York & New Orleans.
In 2005 he formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys.
In 2008 The VPs toured with legendary Rhythm and Blues saxophonist Big Jay McNeely, and have
performed shows with legends Syl Johnson and Betty Harris.
Adam has also played with James Morrison, Rolf Harris, Frank Foster (the former leader of the Count
Basie orchestra who played with Basie for 45 years), Don Burrows, Shirley Horn's band, Vanessa
Amorossi and Grace Knight to name just a few.
Hall met Big Jay McNeely in the USA and the pair not only share a passion for jazz and swing
but also a strong friendship.
Hall has played on stage in the States with Big Jay and in 2008 brought him to Australia for their
first tour in 2008 with Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys.
The combination of the 2011 Adam Hall band and Big Jay had New South Wales, Victoria and
Western Australia rocking’, The 2 then went to Europe in early 2012 and things went even
bigger...
Adam recently signed with German record label Timezone Records and is currently touring
Europe extensively through Spain, Germany, France and Sweden.
His albums are
2007 I've Got News For You
2011 When It's Partytime Down South
2012 It's You, It's Me
2013 Mess Around featuring Bluesin' the Groove
2014 The Rhythm Spectacular - The Music of Beyonce'
CONTACT DETAILS:
ADAM HALL: HYPERLINK "http://www.adamhall.com" www.adamhall.com
Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:thetrumpeteer@hotmail.com" thetrumpeteer@hotmail.com
Mobile: 042 326 2362
PUBLICIST: Aligator Media (WA)
Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:aligator3@optusnet.com.au" aligator3@optusnet.com.au
Mobile: 040 108 5374