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JONATHAN BUTLER IN CONCERT:
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler became an apartheid hero in the ‘70s when his teenage debut single became the first song by a black artist to receive airplay on white radio stations in his native South Africa. Nearly 40 years later, he remains an enduring icon of positive social change through music, gracing audiences with his uplifting voice on inspiring performances of his early South African music and later classics like “Lies.” At his 2013 dates, Butler was joined on stage by his daughter, whose continued presence on tour as a backing singer ensures more spiritually satisfying shows in 2014.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in apartheid-era Cape Town, the precocious young Butler showed musical promise from an early age, beginning to tour at just age seven before going on to achieve success as a teen recording idol. After a stint with South African jazz-rock legends Pacific Express, Butler signed to Jive records, relocating to the UK to continue writing and recording. He achieved his biggest international success in 1987 with “Lies,” a Grammy-nominated hit that landed at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his decade-spanning career, Butler has released more than 20 albums, exploring a broad range of styles including jazz, pop, and gospel. Following the release of a Christmas album in 2013, Butler is once again the road for a string of highly anticipated North American dates.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
“Jonathan Butler feels every note he plays and sings, this was quite an evening with great music.”
“Musician, singer, songwriter Jonathan Butler provides a solid evening of entertainment featuring songs he has written, many made famous by other stars, but superbly covered by this great artist. His musicianship is stellar and his voice always a delight.”
“If Jonathan Butler ever comes close to your location, you must go. These days his daughter, Jody Butler, is performing with him. She's an unexpected treat.”
Wonderful venue with fantastic seating. Just the right size, and the presentation was spot on. Jonathan is a favorite of my wife and I, and he was in top form! As my wife told me the next morning, the performance "just stays on my heart". He has that kind of impact.
JB and Gerald Albright were great. Good Show! Very energetic and entertaining. Great professionalism
This was a partnering of Gerald Albright, who always puts on a great show, and Jonathan Butler. Both great performers and the pairing seems to make them up their respective games. They were kicking off a new tour and having alot of fun, bringing the audience along for the ride. The Berks JazzFest always brings out the best in both the performers and the audience. A good time was had by all.
I have one word to describe Jonathan Butler....PHENOMENAL. He is so talented, fun, entertaining, and captivating. He has gotten better with time. I enjoyed every second, didn't want it to end. Gerald Albright was the cherry on top. I can't wait for these two to tour together. I'll be first in line for tickets.
We had a great time listening to Jonathan Butler. I hadn't heard anything from him in years. He still sounds great.
They both played from the heart as they always do and treated the crown to long time favorites and a few new tunes. Jonathan had the crowd on their feet several times and they both received multiple standing ovations. I would recommend to anyone who is never seen these two performers live to attend one of the concerts… if you're not already a fan you will be after witnessing their performances.
As all the concerts of these two highly talented performers that we have seen in the past, it was wonderful. Only downside to the concert was that it was held in a ballroom and not a theater so you don't have graduated seating and it's difficult to always see them on the stage. However, there are two huge screens to be able to see them perform. They are just both wonderful entertainers and nice people as well as we have been on several jazz cruises with them too.
Jonathan Butler and Geraldine Albright were excellent. They had a great chemistry.
The show was amazing! We had 3 legends graciously sharing the stage, making music together. How could the show be anything but enjoyable.
Alex Bugnon, and Jonathan Butler were outstanding, but Norman Brown was AMAZING. Much talent and the three of them together made it one of the top 5 performances i've ever witnessed. If you ever get a chance to see them individually or more importantly together . . . take it.
the music was off the chain w/ Norman, Jonathan and Alex B.
Great show! Triple threat with Jonathan Butler, Norman Brown and Alex Bugnon. All three were equally entertaining.
This concert was by far one of the best that I have attended this summer. I love contemporary jazz I was not disappointed, the music was excellent Jonathan Butler was fabulous, Norman Brown was indescribable and Alex Bugnon was absolutely delicious it was by far a memorable evening.
The concert was nice. We sat in the 5th row and had a ball. I loved all 3 acts but Norman Brown was and is my favorite. Alex jammed on the keyboard and Jonathan Butler's voice is impeccable. Having JB and NB's daughters on stage as backup was a nice touch.
I have seen Alex Bugnon, Nornman Brown, and Johnathan Butler separately, but to see them together playing together was for sure a treat. They all came with there A game which I expected. It was a wonderful concert and a beautiful night at Chen Park
Jonathan Butler was fantastic!! The surprise of the night was Alex Bugnan!! He stole the night away!! Having both great men on stage playing together was amazing!!
It was a fantastic performance, we loved it!!!!!!!
It was an okay concert, I've seen better. Myabe it was the venue.
Show was a lot more than expected. Loving jazz, but mostly horns and saxes, was very pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable this concert was.
Great concert and venue!! Pleasantly surprised and would highly recommend
