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“The two “main courses” of the festival, the Americans
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“Seiger’s ‘Satchmo’ imitation is not to be missed.”
Town and Country
“Seiger begins to sing. And damn if he doesn’t sound like Louis Armstrong. And not just a little like Armstrong. Exactly like Armstrong."
The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY)
"This guy has a flexible voice!"
Joe Williams, Blues Singer
“I heard what I thought was a Louis Armstrong recording... After a second or two, I realized it was not a recording, but Seiger, doing a very convincing ‘Satchmo’ imitation.”
The Ballroom Review
“Seiger’s ton-of-gravel vocals are as close to Louis Armstrong as we’re ever likely to hear on any stage.”
Jeff Spevak, The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY)
“Seiger’s animated stage presence was charming and his playing flawless.”
The Keene (New Hampshire) Sentinel
“It’s interesting enough that Seiger is a white guy who sings in a traditional black jazz style; it’s astonishing that he’s also a deaf man making a living in the world of sound.”
Jeff Spevak, The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY)
“Seiger really does play trumpet standing on his head.”
The Worcester Evening Gazette
"Seiger....could pass for a modern day Louis Armstrong!"
Freetime Magazine (Rochester, NY)
"authentic-sounding New Orleans jazz, served hot'n'fresh "
"Imagine: a deaf Caucasian as good as, if not better than, any Big Easy brother you'll hear or see."
Frank De Blase, City Newspaper (Rochester, NY)
"Someone who kept us spellbound was Jon Seiger and the All-Stars.... this sextet was the 'Best in Show'."
Dan Gaisin, Oakville Today (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
"Jon Seiger was the central artist of this wonderful festival. The audience and musicians were thrilled with Jon's performance, and his honest, tasteful renditions of Louis Armstrong's songs."
Diario La Capital (Mar del Plata, Argentina)
“the band [is]....making a name by summoning up the spirit and sound of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.”
Eric Walter (Greece Post News)
“These guys know how to swing.”
Jeff Spevak, The Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY)
“when Seiger uttered his first words he had the entire audience awestruck. Based on the yells of encouragement they received from the audience, for many they were the highlight of the show.”
Tanya Batson, Jamaica Gleaner
“Jon and the band love what they do and love preserving the legacy of Louis. This comes through in their performances, making them stand out above other traditional jazz bands playing today.”
Dave Fanning, Jazz Me News
La Capital,
"And Jon Seiger and the All-Stars! Wow! At our June event they were about as good as we've ever heard them. The crowd througly enjoyed Jon's vocals, and joining him in "Hi De Ho," as well as "Bugle Call Rag" and his version of "Rosetta." Quite simply...Amazing that Jon!"
Gary Garth - Four Bar Tag - Queen City Jazz Society
"Jon and his band capture the classic style and sound of the great American jazz legends, and will have the whole crowd swinging. I challenge anyone to sit still when this band starts to jam!"
Karin Bowersock - Messenger Post, Naples, NY
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