The Retrosonics is a ten piece group that play's soul, blues and funk.
April 20th 2010 will mark the second birthday of the band since they first emerged onto the Perth music scene.
During these first twenty four months they have performed at Fremantle Jazz, the Perth Jazz Society (PJS) Devilles pad and the York Jazz and Soul festival. On each occasion the band has received outstanding support and comment from both clients and venues. The repertoire is a mix of Blues, Soul, Funk, Rock, Motown and Latin, all with a jazz flavour.
Influences from Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Lou Rawls, Tower of Power, Kool and the Gang and a host of others.
Alida Wright was the vocalist since day one but she has now relocated to new pastures and sad to see her go but we wish her well in her new ventures.
Also we welcome new singer Jeannie Norris. Jeannie brings a wealth of history and passion for the music.
The revised band line-up consists of:
Jeannie Norris vocals.
Ricki Mallet, trumpet.
Callum G'Froer, trumpet.
Tilman Robinson, trombone.
Roger Garrood, alto sax, flutes, arrangements and MD.
Ben Collins, tenor sax, clarinet.
Lee Buddle/Mark Sprogowsky, baritone sax.
Mace Francis, Guitar.
Mike Nelson, keyboards, arrangements and vocals.
Wayne Slater, bass guitar.
Glen Walsh, drums and vocals.
Other musicians who play/have played with the group are:
Elliot Smith, drums.
Mel Branson, bass gtr.
Josh Crothers, Keys.
