"These compositions are amazing with just the music, but then you get the added pleasure of the smooth spoken word vocal styles..."
~Michael Allison, The Global Muse
"Think of COPUS as the love child of Jack Kerouac and Grace Jones." ~Tom Kidd, Music Connection Magazine
"A jazz and spoken word piece called 'What if We?' was performed by the band COPUS at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. " ~Knvul Sheikh, New York Times
"Copus is a world-class organization with a catalog of important material." ~Joe Kidd, Clouzine Magazine
"You feel like a visitor and you've been allowed behind the velvet rope. The jazzy, smooth vibes are the best ticket in town." ~Garth Thomas, Hollywood Digest
"This is street music, street poetry reminiscent of prophets like Gil Scott-Heron and The Last Poets." ~Joe Kidd, Clouzine Magazine
WHAT FANS ARE SAYING ...
"An interesting collection of poems and rendered so beautifully by a great ensemble. " ~Ricky Kej, Grammy-Award-winner
"So complex, yet organized. Super special." ~Ron W, New York
"Brilliant!" ~EJ, Boston
"Words and music fit together like a hand in a glove!"
~Ellie J, Germany
"I love the spoken word woven into those funky beats. So unique and cool!" ~Suzanne J, Santa Monica
Copus always rockin' it!! ~ Genny L, San Francisco
"...Brilliant layering of jazz, beat, thought-provoking spoken word, chilling passion...love to see this as a new musical era."
~ Marianne P, New York