About


Jeremy Elliott
Guitars
Delvon Lamarr
Bass keys, Organ, Clavinet
Kevin Chryst
Drums and Cymbals
Michael Harris
Vocals
Inspired by the need for emotional release and the desire for spiritual relaxation through sonic enlightenment, Vaughn Kreestoe was formed in Bellingham in April of 2008.
Press Quotes:
“This Bellingham, Washington trio first comes across like a classic organ-drums-guitar soul jazz combo but the plethora of nifty touches and sweet complications quickly affirmed them as a cut above the pack. As one wild-legged onlooker barked, “Crush grooves, man. They are killing it.” They ranged from an instrumental answer to vintage Philly soul to more fiery spaces, but often dipping into the blues underpinning their funk. Executed with precision and full of well placed pauses and general centrifugal force, you might call it an extraordinarily fine soundtrack to a good porno.”
- Dennis Cook | JAMBASE.com

“Vaughn Kreestoe’s such a tight band they sound like they’ve been together a decade, not a year. They may have been labeled a jazz band due to effortless improvisation, but they bring on the funk…the bodies filled the dance floor, rocking to guitarist Jeremy Elliott and keyboardist Delvon Lamarr’s seamless leads…the audience stood just to listen, in sheer awe, to (Michael) Harris’ incredible voice with its luminous tone and outstanding range… as Kevin Chryst rode his drums like brilliant, musical stallions.”
- Greg Keefe | What’s Up! Magazine, June 2009