Artist description World Soul

Music Style World Soul

Musical Influences Jimmy Hendricks, Steely Dan, Prince, Seal

Similar Artists The Black Crowes :)

Artist History Formed in 1993 Steel Pannist singer Gregory Boyd formed 'Gregory Boyd and VOS' (Victory Over Self) to perform his steel pan (drum) textured compositions. Based in New Orleans, this band puts out a unique instantly recognizable sound. Singer-Songwriter, Master Steel Pannist, Gregory Boyd, formed the band VOS (Victory Over Self) to play his innovative steel drum fronted compositions.

Group Members Band Members Edwin Livingston - Bass Guitar Now A member of Los Hombres Calientes a hot mew group out of New Orleans, and at this time funkin' with Gregory Boyd Edwin Livingston keeps the groove back bone. Steve Schwelling - Drum-Kit Killin' Kit Hart Stearns - Percussion Hart Stearns, a percussionist based in Austin, Texas graced this session with a consistent uplifting groove. Gregory Boyd - Steel Pan (Drum), Vocals Gregory Boyd-Steel Pannist, Vocalist, Leader

Instruments Steel Drums, Bass Guitar, Drum-kit, Percussion, Vocals

Albums Rich In A Troubled Time

Press Reviews "I love this guy! Okay, where do I begin? He's playing steel drum and singing-how many times do you see that? It is very innovative. His improvisation is really great! I love what he is doing! Singing with his instrument-I've never seen anyone do that. It's a whole new twist!" Cassandra Wilson Blue Note Recording Artist Bet On Jazz Black Entertainment Television "My word would be "originality." I thought he was also very original also as a lyricist. Those lyrics are very interesting. The way he was able to scat and play the pans simultaneously is incredible! And I like the quality of his voice. He has a very, very interesting vocal quality." Bruce Lunvall President Blue Note Records "I like this guy. He's got a nice sound to him....a nice style. Whether you would call it Jazz or not-who cares. It sounds good! I don't think I've seen anything like this before-playing steel drums and singing at the same time. I like the originality!" Shirlitta Colon Music Director, WJFK AM/FM "I Liked it! It Was upbeat that is the thing about Jazz it can take many forms. This kind of fusion with contemporary Jazz could be a new sound for the future!" Bruce Walker SR. V.P. Motown Records Head Of A&R, MoJazz Records Gregory Boyd and VOS are chosen as "Best Bets" for New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival The Times Picayune New Orleans Daily Best Bets May 4, 1995 "The Sounds of sweet pan (steel pan) are a pleasure in any setting. Here's an opportunity to hear New Orleans' premier practitioner of the genre in his fifth year as a solo artist since departure from the local U.S. Navy Steel Band. Composer/arranger/panman Boyd has given the name "world groove" to his blend of jazz and Carribean influence like calypso and reggae. Gambit New Orleans Weekly Jazz and Heritage Festival Listing May 4, 1995 "Gregory Boyd is a master of the steel drum..." Anthony Gozzo Rhythm and Music Magazine Vol, III, Number 10, 1994 "The Inclusion Of Steel Pans in a Jazz setting is unusual but New Orleans own Gregory Boyd makes it work..." Geraldine Wycoff Offbeat Vol, VI, Number 8, August 1994 "The cult of the Steel Drum is perpetuated by BOYD, New Orleans' finest player of the Trinidadian instrument. Offbeat Magazine New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 2000

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Location New Orleans, Louisiana - USA

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