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George Gee Swing Orchestra: Winter Wonderland
by Jack Bowers
After an absence of several years the New York City-based George Gee Swing Orchestra is back in a recording studio, doing what it does best--swinging merrily through a Winter Wonderland chock-full of holiday favorites that kids of all ages can relate to and appreciate. Gee formed his first band while still in college at Carnegie Mellon University, one day after interviewing Count Basie on the campus radio station. After moving back to New York City, where he ...
Continue ReadingGeorge Gee Celebrates Van Alexander Centennial In Los Angeles on July 12th
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
The George See Swing Orchestra, one of New York’s premiere dance bands, returns to the world famous Maxwell Demille’s Cicada Club at the Oviat Building in downtown Los Angeles for an evening of swing music and dancing honoring the great Chick Webb / Savoy Ballroom music man, Van Alexander (composer of the Ella Fitzgerald hit song “A Tisket A Tasket”) in celebration of his 100th birthday at an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime centennial celebration swing dance party Sunday, July 12th @ 8:30 ...
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Harlem Jazz Shrines Battle of Big Bands - George Gee vs Harlem Renaissance Orchestra
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Sponsored by Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile Presents Battle of the Big Bands & Swing Dance Competition George Gee Swing Orchestra and The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 pm Alhambra Ballroom Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Runs May 9-15 7 Days * 35 Events * 8 Venues The prestige of the past. The pulse of the present. In the heyday of the Harlem Renaissance, the most famous battles weren't fought ...
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George Gee Swings in Harlem Every Monday, Starting May 24th
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Gospel Uptown (GU LIVE!) Harlem's Hottest Entertainment Night Spot Presents UPTOWN SWING every Monday starting May 24th Featuring The George Gee 17pc. Big Band (aka The George Gee Swing Orchestra) With Jazz and Blues Vocalist John Dokes
New York, New York -- Beginning May 24, 2010, The George Gee 17-piece Big Band will begin a weekly Monday night engagement at Harlem's newest hotspot - ...
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George Gee Sweet & Sour Scary Swing Halloween Dance Party Wednesday, October 31st at the Grand Harmony Palace in Chinatown
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Sweet & Sour SCARY Swing !
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN SWING DANCE PARTY
Wednesday - October 31st, 2007
The Grand Harmony Palace in Chinatown, NYC http://www.myspace.com/grandharmonyswings featuring GEORGE GEE and his 17-piece MAKE-BELIEVE BALLROOM ORCHESTRA and special guests THE BLUE VIPERS OF BROOKLYN 7:00pm-12:30am $15 Cover // $15 food/bar min until 9:30pm $20 Cover // No Min afterwards VINTAGE ATTIRE AND COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
We ...
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George Gee Upcoming Appearances
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Saturday, Sept. 29th, 2007 The World's Biggest Dance Party “BRICK CITY SWING" at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Newark, NJ Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2007 Come and Help Save the Environment at EcoFest at Damrosche Park at Lincoln Center, NYC This is our 15th year in-a-row at this special festival! SAVE THE DATES: George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers return with Sweet & Sour Swing (All-Swing, All-Nite!) at the Grand Harmony Palace 98 Mott Street, ...
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George Gee Jumpin' Jive Wailers September 23rd Jazz at Riverbank 4 PM (Free Festival from 1-6:30 PM)
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 23 with George Gee Jumpin' Jive Wailers Columbia Harlem Festival of Jazz-Jazz at Riverbank The Riverbank State Park, Riverside Dr at 145th St New York, NY 4 PM (free festival from 1-6:30 PM) George Gee And The Jump, Jivin' Wailers Swing Orchestra If Dreams Come True Gjazz Records GJ3568 Street Date July 2, 2007 George Gee (bandleader) Walt Szymanski (trumpet, music director & vocals), Steve Wiseman (trumpet), Brian Bonvissuto (trombone), Mark ...
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George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers Swing Orchestra CD Release Party at Swing 46 Tuesday 5/29
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
George Gee And The Jump, Jivin' Wailers Swing Orchestra CD Release Party at Swing 46 Tuesday 5/29 8:30PM -11:30PM Swing 46 349 W 46th St btw 8th & 9th Avs. New York, NY 10036 (212) 262-9554 GEORGE GEE/If Dreams Come True: So, 30 years ago, long before anyone was thinking about a swing revival, Gee decided he wanted to lead a big band, and he's been doing it through thick ...
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George Gee Swing Orchestra every Tuesday evening starting on March 7th SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
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All About Jazz
After a five year hiatus, The George Gee Swing Orchestra will be returning to NYC premiere swing dance nightclub - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club--every Tuesday evening starting on March 7th, 2006. SWING46 is located in the heart of Times Square at 349 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues on Restaurant Row. Besides a nice, classic ambiance with a sizable dance floor - SWING46 also offers a full bar and dinner menu. A fun, complimentary dance lesson is ...
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George Gee Swings At The Garage! Tuesday, May 31st + Tuesday, June 21st 8pm to 11pm
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All About Jazz
May 31, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] GEORGE GEE SWINGS AT THE GARAGE! The George Gee 17pc. Big Band will be debuting at The Garage Restaurant in New York City on Tuesday, May 31st from 8pm to 11pm, with a special program of big band swing jazz (for listening and dancing!). The Garage Restaurant is located in The West Village at 99 Seventh Avenue South (at Grove Street) – home of great food ...
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George Gee Swings At The Garage! Tuesday, May 31st + Tuesday, June 21st 8pm to 11pm
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All About Jazz
May 18, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] GEORGE GEE SWINGS AT THE GARAGE! The George Gee 17pc. Big Band will be debuting at The Garage Restaurant in New York City on Tuesday, May 31st from 8pm to 11pm, with a special program of big band swing jazz (for listening and dancing!). The Garage Restaurant is located in The West Village at 99 Seventh Avenue South (at Grove Street) – home of great food ...
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