“Their performance is a gift. Everyone in the audience takes part in the
non-stop, delightfully fun, foot-stomping, hand -clapping, everything
gesturing, show. The children sang and giggled through the hour-long
performance and reluctantly waved good-bye when all was “sang’ and done.
Aren’t we lucky to have such a tremendously talented children’s musical
group on our doorstep.” Parents’n’Kids Magazine, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"I've been bringing my kids here for ten years, and this was the best show
we've seen!" Sharon Ramsey, Teacher, Lufkin, Texas.
"RAZZMATAZZ is a wonderful combination of music and interactive fun. The
kids were glued to the performance, bounced, clapped, sang and cheered to
their hearts' content." Don Reardon, Vice-Principal, Ash-Lee Consolidated
Elementary, Waverley, Nova Scotia.
"One of our committee members (a retired teacher) raved about your
performance. There was apparently a group of special needs children in the
audience, and she couldn't say enough about how you were able to capture
the entire audience." Pat Finch, Director, London International Children's
Festival.
"In my opinion, Razzmatazz for Kids would be a wonderful show for any
children's festival or folk festival--nationally or internationally."
Mitch Podolak, Festival Consultant, The Stan Rogers Folk Festival; Founder
and Former Artistic Director, The Winnipeg Folk Festival.
"We've seen many of the top U.S. and Canadian children's entertainers, and
RAZZMATAZZ is the best!" Sandi and Dave Bond, parents, Halifax, Nova
Scotia.
Concert Reviews (Symphony)
"World class entertainment for children . . . funny, interactive, poignant,
melodic and absolutely live . . . no canned tracks . . . musicianship is
first rate . . . none of the "gross-out" aspects that seem to be a part of
the music of many children's entertainers." Peter Harrison, C-100
Breakfast Club.
"The RAZZMATAZZ Symphony Show buzzes with excitement and energy."
Christopher Wilkinson, Personnel Manager, Symphony Nova Scotia.
Recording Reviews
"Witty and substantial songs with an irrisistible catchiness. A superior
example of a limited genre." Ron Foley Macdonald, The Daily News.
" . . . a disc of zippy and fun music that younsters can play repeatedly
without driving their parents nuts in the process . . . Parents will
appreciate the level of quality in the recording. Instead of simply
relying on synthesizers, like some kids' records I've heard, most of the
music is organic . . . The extra time and expense was worth it; For Kids is
a record that should last for the next few generations of young music
lovers." Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle-Herald, The Mail-Star
"The group has a fine self-titled album--featuring musicical support from
some of the region's best players--that should be in the collection of all
East Coast music fans with kids." Sandy MacDonald, The Daily News.
"From "Hava Nagila" to "Savez-vous planter les choux? to "I Like Funny
Noises," this husband-and-wife duo, Razzmatazz for Kids, cover all ethnic
bases in a whimsical, musical style. Rich vocals and inventive
arrangements make this album a winner." Susan Devins, Owl Canadian Family.
"This is an unpretentious and promising debut from a Halifax-based husband
and wife team, Thomas Cormier and Sandy Greenberg. These folks cover all
the bases--old favourites (Bingo, Take Me Out to the Ball Game), French
tunes (Bonhomme, Bonhomme and Savez Vous Plantez Les Choux) reflecting
Cormier's Acadian background, and Hebrew tunes reflecting Greenberg's,
which is Jewish. The original songs are a pleasant surprise--simple catchy
tunes that one can picture being sung with children. In fact, this album
is full of children's voices along with the sounds of guitars, fiddles,
banjos and other folky musical instruments." John Hoffman, Today's Parent.
