“Forte is a jazz band in a class unto
itself. They play with such “enthusiasm” and “heart”…the
dynamics of which simply take you away!”
Keisha Blackwell Greene, Gospel
Recording Artist
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“When hosting an annual lawn party of
600 people with huge diversity in age and taste in music,
I’ve gotta have a group who gets it right! Forte’s
blend of ageless mesmerizing jazz that connects Cannonball,
Coltrane, Turentine, and Fathead with contemporary Kirk, Dave,
and Kenny combined with the magic vocals of heart-piercing
soul, is just what my party needs. They’re the only
group to have been invited back!”
Leonard “Butch” Powell
President, Powell and Reese Management Consultants
Owner, Powell’s Marina
Host, Summer Madness Jam
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“Patrons, Brian Pinner and Forte put on
a premier and electrifying performance…at Mary Helen’s.
Mary Helen describes it as spiritual. Customers were mesmerized.
You would have thought we were in church because of how spiritual
the sound of the sax became. Some customers simply couldn’t
sit down anymore”
“Brian walked around the room and played
the sax until the crowd was on their feet. Mary Helen called
it an indescribable experience.”
“They also feature a vocalist who adds
another dimension to the group’s performance.”
Management and Staff
Mary Helen’s Southern and Creole Cuisine Restaurant
Hampton, VA
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“Brian Pinner….the baddest sax player
on the planet”
Kimba Clemmons, Actor
Director, Hampton Roads School of Performing Arts
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“Thank you so much for sponsoring a fundraiser
(concert) to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Great
job! We really appreciated your support”
Peggy Hughes, Chief Development
Officer
American Red Cross
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“Dominion’s “Strong Men and
Women” program attendees have enjoyed the talents of
Forte for about five years now. Forte’s music adds to
the celebration of African-American achievements. Attendees
always look forward to hearing this wonderful group. Since
three of the members of the group are employees of Dominion
it makes us exceptionally proud that they are part of our
Dominion Family”
Brenda A. Jones, Coordinator
Dominion Strong Men and Women Program
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"Your dedication and enthusiasm were one
of the highlights of the festival."
Office of the Commander
Department of the Army (Transportation Center)
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