Al Zaid & Classic Soul Band
R&B Group in Sacramento, CA
Why hire Al Zaid & Classic Soul Band?
Al Zaid vocalist and recording artist. Al Zaid and band presents R&B, jazz, blues and motown music. Al Zaid performs songs of Smokey Robinson, The Platters, Marvin Gaye, George Benson, The Temptations, Al Green and many more hits of the sixties and seventies.
For booking Al Zaid & Band call AZ Music Productions @ 916-627-8627
We truly enjoyed having Al Zaid as our special guest on our Blue Monday Internet Radio show heard in 30 countries and 100 plus cities on www.harambeeradio.com
Gwen Mack, Pisces Speaks and Marshal Bluesman Wilkerson, your Blue Monday hosts. I am a true fan now of Al Zaid, your vocals, songs and your talent has our listeners wanting more, more, more. Only You, Magic Touch, Its U that we need in the world of music. Keep the soulful, love songs ALIVE! Thank you so much for your interview and sharing your music and experience with US. Hope to see you Live soon. Feb 7, 2011 is also my step moms birthday and I was able to celebrate with your songs..
Hired by: Gwen P. S. M.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: www.Harambeeradio.com
Event Date: February 7th, 2011
Event: Ethnic Celebration in Sacramento, California
Services provided: R&B Group, R&B Vocalist, Soul Singer
About
Al Zaid known as the man with a thousand voices started singing at the age of nine. There is no limit to his vocal ability. He has performed R&B, Pop, Jazz and Broadway Musicals. Al Zaid is the lead singer of Zola Taylor's Platters. Zola Taylor (an original member of the Platters). This show is unmatched and a must see show of historical value. Al Zaid has opened for some of the worlds best artist such as Al Green, The Emotions, Bobby Wormack, Isaac Hayes, Etta James, and the Temptations. Not only is Al Zaid a dynamic vocalist he is also a magnificient performer. Al Zaid has performed tributes and voice makeovers of such artist as Tony Williams of the Platters, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Kendricks, Curtis Mayfield, George Benson, Al Jarreau and Johnny Mathis. Al Zaid has great tonation on all levels of his four octave ranges. Singing 1st tenor, 2nd tenor and baritone keeps the music lively, which adds that special something to your event. Al Zaid's CD 'U That I Need', is a musical dynasty of his ability as a vocalist and songwriter. You will greatly appreciate the artist and his ability as a vocalist. Al Zaid has magnificent voice control and a list of songs numbering well over 200. Al Zaid believes in working with the best musicians and giving more than 100 percent. Al Zaid will perform with just a keyboardist and/or a seven piece band. For more info on Al Zaid please go to his website at azmusicpros.com which include videos.
Special Tribute show: Al Zaid & Classic Soul performs Tribute to Al Green & Smokey Robinson. Al Zaid's band was one of the first bands in the midwest to play behind Al Green when his hit 'Let's Stay Together' was top in the R&B and Pop chart in America. Al Zaid performed as the opening act and MC of those shows.
Personnel
Mike King: Keyboardist
James Malone: Keyboardist
Walter Williams: Drums
Tim Lowery: Bass
Al Zaid: Vocalist
Ray Marton: Bass
Influences
Smokey Robinson
Al Green
Marvin Gaye
The Temptations
Sam Cooke
Luther Vandross
Lionel Richie
Billy Paul
The Platters
The Stylistics
The Spinners
Stevie Wonder
B.B.King
Albert King
Micheal Jackson
Curtis Mayfield
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 15 - 180 minutes
We pride ourselves in giving the best service as well as entertainment for your event. Our musicians are highly professional and dress according to the needs of our customers. We will give you dance music that keep you dancing or a performance for your listening pleasure. We are a group that maintain the excellence of Classic rock, R&B, blues and Soul music. We have worked with some of the worlds best and have traveled the world over. We are not just an ordinary local group. We can perform many of the most loved hits upon request.
Additional Notes:
We provide sound which includes PA and mics. For major projects we contract our sound company with lights sound for a fee.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Al Green Show
1.L-O-V-E
2.Tired of Being Alone
3.Let's Stay Together
4.I'm Still In Love With You
5.You Ought to Be with Me
6.For The Good Times
7.Sha La la la la
8.Funny how Time Slips Away
9.Love and Happiness
10.Call Me
11.How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
12.Unchained Melody
13.Simply Beautiful
Smokey Robinson Show
1. Get ready
2. I'll Try Something New
3. Tracks of My Tears
4. Ooh Baby Baby
5. Here I Go Again
6. Being With You
7. Crusin'
8. Going to A Go Go
9. Just To See Her
10.I second that Emotion
11.I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
The Temptations
1. My Girl
2. The Way You Do the Things You Do
3. I Wish It Would Rain
4. Since I Lost My Baby
5. Beauty's Only Skin Deep
7. Ain't To Prout To Beg
8. Just My Imagination
9. Get Ready
Marvin Gaye
1. Let's Get It On
2. What's Going On
3. Mercy Mercy
4. I Heard it Through the Grapevine
5. Distant Lover
6. How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved By You)
7. Ain't no Mountain High Enough
Wilson Pickett
1. Land of A thousand Dances
2. 634-5789 (That's My Number)
3. In the Midnight Hour
4. Mustang Sally
5. Knock On Wood
Sam Cooke
1. A Change is Gonna Come
2. Another Saturday Night
3. What A Wonderful World
4. Bring It On Home
5. Cupid
6. Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha
7. Frankie and Johnnie
8. (I Love You For Sentimental Reasons
9. Nothing Can Change This Love
10. Stand By Me
11. When I Fall In Love
12. You Send Me
13. Having A Party
The Platters
1. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. My Prayer
3. Twilight Time
4. Only You
5. The Magic Touch
6. Remember When
7. Ebb Tide
8. Harbor Lights
Dance music
1. Super Freeak
2. Play that Funky Music
3. Last Two Dollars
4. Slide On
5. Celebration
6. Brick House
7. Skin Tight
8. Get Up and Dance
Jazz Standards
1. My Funny Valentine
2. Who Can I Turn To
3. Since I Fell For You
4. What A Wonderful World
5. Misty
6. What A Difference A Day Makes
7. Fly Me to The Moon
8. More
9. That's Life
10. Autumn Leaves
11. For All We know
12. For Once in My Life
13. You Don't Know What Love Is
14. Night and Day
15. Teach Me Tonight
16. That's All
17. When I Fall In Love
18. This Masquerade
19. The shadow of Your Smile
20. Yesterday
21. Summer Time
22. At Last
23. What you won't do, do for love
Performance Schedule
07-13-2013 — San Jose, CA
Past Booked Dates:
11-17-2012 — The Dunes BAr
08-11-2012 — San Diego, CA
10-15-2011 — Brasil
10-01-2011 — International Festival/Davis Veteran's Memorial Center, 203 East 14th St., Davis CA. 95616
09-10-2011 — Oshima Sushi Restaurant-Fugu Lounge/2071 Natomas Crossing Dr. Sacramento, CA.
09-05-2011 — Brasil
08-13-2011 — Oshima Sushi Restaurant-Fugu Lounge/2071 Natomas Crossing Dr. Sacramento, CA
06-18-2011 — Juneteenth Celebrations-Pittsburg City Park/Pittsburg CA
06-17-2011 — Strikes/Coach's Classic Bar & Grill/3443 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove, CA
06-17-2011 — Father's Day Party/5585 Cottle Rd., San Jose, CA 95123
05-01-2011 — Heather Farm Community Center/ 301 N. San Carlo Dr. Walnut Creek, CA
04-09-2011 — Linen Life Gallery/770 East 14th San Leadro, CA.
04-09-2011 — Oshima Sushi Restaurant- Fugu Lounge/ 2071 Natomas Crossing Dr. Sacramento, CA
03-11-2011 — The Power Club Brewer & Irish Pub/ 195 Harrison Ave., Auburn , CA.
02-11-2011 — Hosea's !5th Annual Birthday Party/Hilton-Oakland.CA
CDs For Sale
Experience
2006: 23 gigs
2007: 28 gigs
2008: 30 gigs
2009: 19 gigs
2010: 21 gigs
2011: 45 gigs
2012: 18 gigs
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Fair, Festival, Restaurant, Wedding Reception
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