Anderson, Friley, & Duncan Hit Oakdale with the Jazz Unlimited Big Band

Croonin' and Swoonin' - A salute to the big band vocalists Guest Vocalists -Benjamin Duncan, Jim Anderson, Brad Friley. It was a concert dedicated to the great male jazz vocalists. Ranging from Sinatra, Cole, Bennett, Williams, Davis Jr., & Fisher these three incredible vocalist performed alongside the incredible Jazz Unlimited Big Band thursday night with a great amount of gift and ease. Jim Anderson, from Sonora; delighted audiences with the songs of Sinatra. Brad Friley, of Modesto; sang the mellow tones of Nat “King" Cole. Then finally, Benjamin Duncan topped it off with songs of Joe Williams and Andy Williams. Each performer had their own distinct style that was identifiable to many listeners. Duncan was not only the youngest of the crooners,(only 19 years old) he was also from Oakdale. These are all talented performers with great versatility on the stage and energy.