Sound check suddenly gave a taste of what was to happen Taylor P. Collins' band came out and did tight soul band parts and balanced the microphones. It was so good that the forming audience applauded. The alto saxophone player gave us a dismissing wave like "That's nothing, just wait" as they went off stage.

Ten minutes later the whole Taylor P. Collins Band came out and began the festival with the traditional instrumental number. Within seconds they were hot. People began hurrying to their seats. After only a single number Taylor P. Collins came to the stage and proceeded to deliver a smoking blues and R&B performance. What a great voice and what a great band! If they wanted to make people sit up and take notice they sure succeeded. Taylor has a full rich lead voice and is a seasoned veteran without exaggerated stage mannerisms. Her deep rich voice was comfortable with material from deep blues to R&B to jazz. And her band was as tight as can be with all the material. With soloists at every position, the band had lots of varied interest. The band was Eric Hayslett---bass/music director; Jason McIntosh---drums; Pamela Charlles Arthur (PammaJamma)---keyboards; Rich Cravalho---guitar; Diana Tucker---all saxes & flute/leader-coordinator for First Ladies of Horn; Kristen Elizabeth Strom---tenor saxophone; Ellen Seeling---trumpet; Chuck Contaxis---congas/percussion. What a great band!

I want to see Taylor P. Collins in a more intimate setting and in a longer stage show.

A great opening act set the bar very high for all the following bands.

TREVOR KINSEL Bass:

Trevor Kinsel is a well known Bay Area bassist and recording artist. He has toured extensively in the U.S. with "The New Morty Show" and Tommy Thompson, and backed up such notable artists such as Larry Voucavitch, Chris Calloway (Cab Calloway's daughter), Mel Martin and John Handy. He received his B.A. in Music at Sonoma State University where he graduated with honors and received special recognition and an award for outstanding musicianship.

Today he teaches music at a Waldorf School in Sonoma, Ca and is a freelance musician in the Bay Area. Trevor is a welcome addition to the Taylor P Collins Band and brings a new dimension to the band's sound....Tami Ellis, Trumpet -

Rich Cravalho---guitar

Bay Area brewed guitarist known for his unique styles and versatility has played with many hot Bay Area bands such as: TNT, Paris By Night and Race 'N' Rhythm. His influences are Santana, Al DiMiola and Larry Carlton. He is co-founder of the band and his excellent guitar playing and smooth lead vocals add a rich texture to Arnigos.

Kristen Elizabeth Strom

This multitalented lady is famous for her heart-felt renditions of pop tunes at less than respectable taverns, as well as seedy and swanky jazz clubs. She sings and plays practically every instrument in the marching band and orchestra. Her recent concert band extravaganza: Teen-age-mutant-ninja-drummers, has been a big hit(!) in her school system, where the PTA is considering major cutbacks in music funding.

Pamela Charlles Arthur---Keyboards, Piano

Pamela Charlles Arthur, or better known as PammaJamma started playing at age 6 and has recorded, arranged, and played in the Jazzy Blues clubs and festivals in the bay area to the concert stages in New York and overseas. Well know as the "Wild Woman" when playing the blues she is also well versed in classical, jazz, and electronic music and often is seen around town as a "performance artist" working with other visual artists, spoken word poets, and dancers.

Tami Ellis - Trumpet -

Tami is a high-note specialist whose clear strong tones can be heard above an 18 piece Swing band -- The Montclair Womens Big Band, in fact (www.montclairwomensbigband.com). Check out their new CD, the high trumpet notes say "Tami" all over them. Aside from the trarditional Swing musice she's maintained and developed her passion for Salsa and Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz music throughout her 30+ year professional career. Montuno Groove (www.montunogrove.com) is the Salsa band with a slight R&B twist and is a musical endeavor in collaboration with Gloria Amaral, lead vocalist. Adding to this list is the newest group to which she will focus yet in another direction -- Blues --with the Taylor P. Collins Band.

Jason McIntosh - Drums

Currently with the Taylor P Collins Band, Jason is a veteran to the music biz and has played with many of the bay area greats. Playing a variety of styles, Jason brings a steady tasteful style and can be seen with many different groups in the bay area.

Diana Tucker - Saxaphone, First Lady of Horn

Currently with the Taylor P Collins Band, Diana not only plays all the sax’s but is also is a veteran musician on the flute. Diana has been with the Taylor P Collins band since the beginning days and also run a music store.

CHUCK CONTAXIS - Congas/Percussion

Chuck brings latin rhythms fused with blues and jazz to the stage. He is co-founder of the band and his brilliant style brings an added dimension to the band.

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