Soul Showband
Supplementary to the 20 piece Silesian Jazz Orchestra, 2020 saw the inauguration and inclusion of the SJO Soul Showband into our performing production alliance. The additional 14 piece Ensemble comprises of world class artists incorporating an international line-up of 11 Instrumentalists and 3 Vocalists. We also have the complimentary option and expertise to include choreographed and costumed dancers to visually supplement the Ensemble.
The spectrum of the SJOSS Soul repertoire includes legendary gold hits made famous by superstars including:
- James Brown
- Wilson Pickett
- Aretha Franklin
- Ray Charles
- Stevie Wonder
- The Supremes
- Sam & Dave
- Ike & Tina Turner
- Arthur Conley
- Robert Johnson
- Sam Cooke
- Blues Brothers
- Chris Berg
- Michael Jackson
- Tower of Power
Highlighted emphasis option is the aptitude and feature of the SJO Soul Showband to expertly stage and showcase a Blues Brothers Show. We have acquired and secured world class arrangements from our good friend and patron John Montesante of Australia’s Legendry “Grand Wazoo” Soul Funk band. John has worked assiduously and written for a number of the American and Australian Legends over the last 40 years. Our John Montesante’s illustrious arrangements are expertly extended to a 6 piece front line, 5 piece rhythm section and 3 vocalist. The International SJOSS band line up which we have encompassed and involved are all members of the Silesian Jazz Orchestra, additionally are of the highest quality as well as leading instrumentalists and vocalists in Poland today. A number of our artists are lecturers and doctors of music in instrumental performance at various National Music Academy’s around the country. Our Ensemble also includes the highest caliber artists from abroad who are currently based locally.
Some of our SJO Soul Showband Vocal Repertoire:
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- Shake a Tail Feather
- I Got You
- Can’t Hurry Love
- She Caught the Katy
- Turn Me Loose
- I Wish
- I Say A Little Prayer
- Dr. Feelgood
- Respect
- Sooth Me
- Think
- Proud Mary
- Mustang Sally
- Jumpin Jack Flash
- You Send Me
- Sweet Soul Music
- Flip Flop Fly
- Good Times
- Everybody Needs Somebody
- Twistin the Night Away
- Sweet Home Chicago
- The Old Landmark
- Rough Lover
- Diggin’ On James Brown
- Don’t Play That Song
- Soul Serenade
- A Change Is Gonna Come
- Minnie The Moocher
- Your Love is like a See Saw
- Soul Vaccination
- I Want You Back
- Feel So Good