Here's the review from the Trinidad Guardian:
Wild nostalgic ride from Gemini Brass
Say “Gemin Brass,” and one time you mind flashes back to that glorious period of the late sixties/early seventies when brass bands ruled the roost. Today brass bands are scarce like low food prices. However, there’s something to cheer about, the Best of Gemini Brass, a CD that’s worth waiting for. And mind you a double CD to boot. Any disc jockey worth his salt, whether retro or contemporary, should have this 16-track CD. Oh my gosh, it sweeter than a pig tail oil down, as Danny Ming (leader, guitarist and songwriter) and the boys take you on a wild, nostalgic ride. Executive producer Henry Antione deserves some kudos for pulling from the archives this stunning pelau of music. Back in the day bands were afraid of Gemini Brass when they clashed, either in fetes or Brassorama. Musicians used to be shaking in the shoes. Gemini Brass toured the Caribbean and North America extensively. The band was formed in Belmont in 1965.
The selection of vocalist Eddie Charles of Traffik fame is excellent and blends well with the music. All the oldies are there, Lady love, I Believe In you, I Just want to love you, Higher and Higher, Get up on Something, Woman Woman (Cro Cro), Her Majesty (Calypso Rose) and others. Eddie does a magnificent job on two Shadow (Winston Bailey) oldies, Carnival Scenery and Without Love. Look man, buy this CD recorded at Sound Canada, Don Mills, Ontario and Studio Six, Montreal, Quebec.
As usual, this double CD get full marks for presentation.
As usual, this double CD get full marks for presentation.
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