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Vincent Will Be Presenting at the The New York State Interagency Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, Brooklyn Marriot, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn, NY on January 26, 2009 Reviews of “Big Bad Kitchen Band” The strength of this collection of 14 original songs is just that: originality.
The songs are fresh, lively and engaging, solidly connected to the experiences
of young children and full of humor. The newly-minted Jump Rope Rap sounds
positively hot-off-the-asphalt. Two non-original songs based on poems
(My Shadow by R. L. Stevenson and The Owl and the Pussycat by
Edward Lear) blend well with the original material. ... you'll find yourself
humming or tapping along almost before you know it. Vincent's Big Bad Kitchen Band is recommended for purchase by the Elementary School Library Collection. The Elementary School Library Collection includes over 12,000 titles selected to represent high quality materials which meet the curricula related needs and personal interest of children from preschool through sixth grade. ... Throughout the United States and Canada, School Media Specialists and Children's Librarians rely on The Elementary School Library Collection as a primary resource for the continuous development, evaluation, and maintenance of juvenile collections. A rowdy, original collection of songs guaranteed to get kids off the
couch, creatively engaged and moving for hours. What kid could resist
the invitation in the title song to get an "old pie tin and a wooden
spoon ... bing, bang, bam, boom" and join the band? These humorous,
lively songs include Jump Rope Rap, Double Bubble Bubblebath,
and several others with educational messages: ABC'S, anatomy, and counting.
An added treat is the musical renditions of two well- loved children's
poems, The Owl and the Pussycat and My Shadow. A perfect
tape for a child with abundant energy, this collection avoids the lethargy
of much children's music. As the rollicking title song urges, kids may very well start banging
on pie tins and plastic mixing bowls when they listen to this engaging
recording. There are creative songs exploring the senses and grown-up
jobs (in a non-stereotypical way); some rousing activity, alphabet, and
counting selections; a few songs just for fun; and appealing setting
of Robert Louis Stevenson's "My Shadow" and Edward Lear's "Owl
and the Pussycat." Small children will enjoy the friendly vocals
and the gentle acoustic accompaniment, while adults will appreciate the
introduction of some basic concepts and some well-loved poetry. Reviews of “Read To Me” In 13 musical productions, performer Vincent offers children and parents
a jaunty medley of entertaining, educational songs. The cut Questions ponders
a little one's need to query everything in the wide world, while Ben
Franklin takes a look at history and the need to explore scientifically.
The lyrics are drawn from Vincent's imagination and from the poetry of
Robert Louis Stevenson and Edward Lear. The spirited tunes range from
polkas to spirituals, with plenty of sing-along potential. Here's a riddle ... what's fun, lyrical, educating and entertains? The
answer is Read to Me ... a musical toy box of different
sounds and styles. Vincent blends together songs that draw on country,
folk, gospel, laid back rock and roll and even polka. With a style that
hints at John Denver, Vincent has created a CD that is both sweet and
funky. Read to Me is one children's album that adults should
love as well. Vincent's second release ... is lively and varied; his style ranges
from traditional folk to gospel to rock-and-roll. Peace Like a River is
especially delightful, sung in a rollicking gospel style with the Jesse
Williams Singers. [Read to Me] is refreshing .... Fans of [music] that educates as it entertains would do well to seek
out Read to Me. Vincent has a clearly enunciated singing
style, a knack for catchy melodies and wide-ranging interests. ... Vincent's Read to Me... is on my recommended list
... [I]t's refreshing .... Ben Franklinshould become a Delaware
Valley favorite. Read to Me is as good as anything the
big guys put out, and better than some of the treacle that passes for
kids's music. Read to Me features fresh and diverse tunes. A Ben Franklin
ballad and Pepperoni Pizza Polka are two of the tunes featured on Read
to Me, the second recording of children's performer and songwriter,
Vincent. [This] recording of 13 original songs is an educational and
entertaining mix of music styles, including bluegrass, gospel, salsa,
and rock and roll. Read to Me has a little bit
of everything - lessons in history, musical interpretations of classic
children's poetry, and even a tune about a best friend who moves away.
The title track is presented from a child's perspective, and celebrates
parents and children reading together. Reviews of “Brand New Day” Brand New Day showcases Vincent and the Big
Bad Kitchen Bond at a new level of excellence with twelve new original
songs. These are sung from a child's point of view and incorporate a
variety of musical styles and rhythms. Vincent also features children
singing in many of the songs, including his next-door neighbor, fourteen-year-old
Jessica Stadt, singing lead vocal on Girls can do Anything.
Other titles include, Martin (Luther King) had a Dream, We
are a Circle, and Special One. A children’s chorus and a variety of consistently catchy musical styles
distinguish this upbeat album about such positive values as self-esteem,
unity and tolerance. The sunny reggae feel of Brand New Day appropriately
kicks things off; Oh! Susannah, which contains orginal lyrics
about a kid who must leave his dog behind when he goes to school; We
are a Circle, with vocals by four generations of Vincent's family;
and the lullaby-esque Special One, which quietly closes the
collection. ... Vincent's friendly, enthusiastic vocals prove versatile
here and are ably supported by his own keyboard, piano and guitar playing,
as well as the fine musicianship of the Dady Brothers on mandolin, guitar,
banjo and fiddle. All ages. There's a bit of everything for your kids with Vincent's new kid-pop
album, Brand New Day, an eclectic blend of styles and
subject matter. And, like all truly worthy children's singer-songwriters,
Vincent pens tunes about unusual topics. Let others construct ditties
about minding your manners and saving the earth. Vincent sings about
paging through his parents' photo album (My Mother's Wedding Day")
or the frustrations of being the filling in a three sibling sandwich
in "Stuck in the Middle Blues". And Vincent deserves three
cheers for “Girls (Boys) Can Do Anything”, a calypso-laced track that
neatly explodes stereotypes on both sides of the gender fence. Reviews of “Just One Step” PreS-Gr 2 - Award-winning children's recording artist Paul Vincent Nunes
(aka Vincent) presents 15 original songs on his fourth album for children, Just
One Step. These lively, child-friendly tunes help youngsters
build skills like counting, sequencing, recognizing opposites and basic
geometric shapes, and learning elements of early literacy and cultural
diversity. The title song uses the race between the tortoise and the
hare to explain that the largest of tasks begins with small steps. You
Can't Buy the Sun shows children that money can't buy everything.
Vincent celebrates the Irish with You Don't Have to Be Irish to Sing
an Irish Song, which has a wonderful lilting melody. In When
My Grandma Turned 91, the lyrics tell of Grandma's exploits at different
ages: at 91, she wrestles an alligator; at 93, she climbs a coconut tree;
at97, she rides a roller coaster, etc. Other songs include Yo-Yo
Yo- del; Uncle Jonathan, about recycling; Allergies; Julia
Noon's Balloon; My Picture of You; Yellow Flower; Firestation; My
Triangle; Opposite Blues; and Staten Island Cowboy.
Vincent's very pleasant voice is accompanied by a children's chorus.
The background instruments, which include guitars, keyboards, mandolins,
banjos, and penny whistles among others, are very professionally played.
This excellent recording is on a par with Raffi and other greats in children's
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Appearances: November 5-8, 2008 January 26, 2009 March 26-28, 2009 April 17-18, 2009 May 1, 2009 May 28-30, 2009 November 18-21, 2009 March 26, 2010 April 9-10, 2010 April 30-31, 2010
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