"
...The Niche Bar hosts what may be the finest jazz act
ever to play in the PRC... Fantastic, Top of the Line, Incomparable..."
- City Weekend guide, cover story Jan/Feb '03, 'Top Jazz Performers
Find New Destination'
"
...jazz at it's best: immediate, transcendent, and above
all indescribable... played with a virtuosity that is completely
new to Shanghai's music scene... the Westin's most telling
accomplishment has been installing musicians of international
stature in its Niche Bar ... a surprising rhythmic vitality...
swinging the song in a completely new fashion... something
remarkable..." - Voyage, Jan '03, 'Niche Players'
"
...A chilled atmosphere generated by soft lighting and
comfortable yet chic decor, means the New York Jazz Ensemble
can concentrate on getting the music perfect ...they pla things
that fit the room ...with talent like ace-on-the-bass Donald
Jackson, skillful pianist Jack Holland, engaging vocalist
Dee Dee McNeil, and guitar virtuoso band leader Greg Chako,
the music is of the highest possible quality... whether you
prefer to chat and feel the vibe, or sit eyes closed letting
the music carry you, it's a date that should be in every diary...
- Shanghai Star, Profile, Feb. 20-26th, 2003
"
...Greg and his group are second to none in China. They are
truly ambassadors to their profession coupled with their charismatic
approach for ensuring their guests receive the best of personalized
attention. Led by Greg, the group's interactive style and
intense passion for jazz are undeniably compelling and terrifically
rewarding. They are inviting testimonials for illuminating
and spreading the popularity of Western style jazz to the
borders of China while providing an oasis of relaxation..."
- a formal letter of compliment by repeat Niche guests represented
by G. Timothy Erwin, Vice President and General Manager, Crane
Pump Systems Inc. Jan. 29th, '03.
"
...a rare combination of crowd-pleasing jazz that also
feels original and vital... the format perfectly fits the
acoustics and vibe of the Niche Bar..." - Shanghai Talk, March
'03, 'Chako Checks In' about gregs' cd's: "...one of the best
jazz albums ever produced in Asia... his original compositions
go a long way to hitting that nirvanic goal of a natural merging
of Western and Asian music... - Shanghai Talk, March '03,
'Chako Checks In'
Informal
feedback to Greg by guests:
" ...there's
such a nice relaxed vibe in the room... it's more like a concert
or show, rather than the typical hotel lounge music..." -
jazz singer Alexia Gardner & family, Mar 1st.
" ...I think it's the best
jazz room in Shanghai..." - Marcus Benz, Alexia's husband
"
...you guys are very good and really professional... without
your band this bar would be little better than a waiting area,
and you play the perfect music for this place..." - German
businessman Feb. 25th
"
... nice bar, great music, good people, what more could you
ask for? & ...you guys sound better every time i come
back..." - Ken Southerland, of Modus Media International,
a repeat customer, 28th Feb
Mr. and Mrs.
Goran Anderson, Financial Controller, Alfa Laval China Ltd.
found the music great and the bar very comfortable. late Feb
'03
2003年1月から2003年6月の間、バンドリーダーであるグレッグチャコにウェスティンホテル上海で演奏をしていただきました。
グレッグチャコと彼のバンド(ザ・ニューヨークアンサンブル)を初めて採用し、グレッグは見事にその多くの責任と成功をおさめ、今では、私共の「ニーシュバー」は上海で最高のジャズが聴ける場所と評価を得るまでになりました。
グレッグは、またウェスティンホテルの方針にとても精通しており、以前のシンガポールのウェスティンスタンフォードやウェスティンシンプラザで演奏者のコーディネーターなども行っておりました。後に、この新しいウェスティン上海の「ニーシュバー」に、最適なバンドをコーディネートしてくれました。
グレッグは、プロ意識が高く、バンドリーダーとして素晴らしい才能を発揮できるだけではなく、マルチスキルを持ったミュージシャン、エンターテイナーでもあります。
グレッグは本当に「ニーシュバー」の成功にかなり努力を注ぎ、その結果、グレッグとそのバンドによる演奏によって、このバーで「本物のジャズ」が聴けるという評価を得、数多くのゲストでバーが混み合いました。
私は自信を持ってグレッグを推薦します。ぜひ、今後もいろいろな場でがんばって頂きたいです。そして、また、将来グレッグと仕事をできることを心よりお祈りしております。
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