POOGIE
BELL PRESS QUOTES
“The sound of Poogie
Bell's drums is what you hear on many of the world's finest jazz, neo-soul,
R&B and hip-hop records. Performer, record producer, composer, and
arranger, you've heard his work with artists including Chaka Khan, Marcus
Miller, John Scofield, Busta Rhymes, Joe Sample, Roberta Flack, Erykah Badu,
David Bowie”
Marcus Miller drummer Poogie Bell and his horn-heavy
Pittsburgh band recall the raw, jammy, edgy first meeting of rock, funk, and
jazz (think early Billy Cobham and Brecker Brothers convening at Bonnaroo).
Miller contributes “Creepin’” and lays it down dirty on “Breezeword” and
“Adolescence,” while Kevin Barefoot stanks up the rest, including his own “Pay
Attention!”
-Chris Jisi, Bass
Player.com (April, 2007)
http://www.bassplayer.com/article/poogie-bell-band/Apr-07/26402
“It sure sounds good
on "Thinking Outside the Box," the band's debut. The quartet takes a
phat, aggressive, groove-heavy approach on the stomping "MPD," while
turntable scratching and Bell's slinky drum work infuses "Boogie
Hustlers" with an infectious, exciting contemporary energy.” -Dave Richards, (January 7, 2005)
http://cdbaby.com/cd/poogiebell
“Poogie more than
made up for Omar's loss with a very solid performance all around. He can be a
bit animated on stage but in a very good way as the music always reflects the
personality of the musician… Poogie Bell is one of those needles in the
haystack.” -Billy Cobham,
http://cdbaby.com/cd/poogiebell
"It's usually
not the kind of music I listen to, but I immediately loved it. It makes me feel
relaxed, but at the same time it makes me want to dance -- if I could. I've
been anxious to see them perform live ever since." - Dan Rosenkrantz
Anyone who
appreciates a good concert would love the Poogie Bell Band, "They blew me
away the first time I saw them," he said. "My favorite thing about
the band is the rhythm section. They also have one of the most talented bass
players I've ever seen. Anyone who likes music would appreciate the pure musicianship
of the band." - Bryan Hoover
“Chicks really love
the Poogie Bell Band…bringing a fresh, funky eclectic mix of jazz and soul” -Jessica Horton, Collegian Online (October 19, 2005)
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/10/10-19-05tdc/10-19-05darts-01.asp
“This not-too-poppy,
not-too-esoteric side project for the regular drummer of Marcus Miller's band
reminds me of how melodic fusion used to sound before it got too smooth in the
1990s.” –Nick Nowlin, Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette (December 28, 2006)
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06362/749384-42.stm