Results for "Big Band"

Bob Effros

Born: December 6, 1900

Lou Dottoli

Lou Dottoli, an accomplished singer and entertainer, has etched his name in the annals of music history with his extraordinary tribute performances dedicated to the iconic Frank Sinatra. Born and raised in the vibrant state of New Jersey, Dottoli's early years were marked by an unyielding passion for music, a passion that would eventually propel him to the stage. Inspired by the timeless charisma of another New Jersey native, Frank Sinatra, Lou Dottoli embarked on a journey to discover his own vocal talents. Recognizing the importance of proper training, he sought guidance from the renowned Professor Laurence Bogue, who imparted invaluable vocal training and diction skills

BARRY E. FRY

Born: February 3, 1949

I first picked up my Mom's National Hawaiian Dobro guitar at 8 years of age. A family friend converted it from a lap steel to a traditional Spanish guitar. I played in rock bands throughout high school and continued at Lebanon Valley College playing in their jazz band all four years. After college, I joined a lounge and show group playing 6 nights a week, booking out of Harrisburg, PA. After that I had various gigs on the lounge/ show circuit including a stint with a club house band for almost two years. I am still playing guitar with two local well-known big bands along filling in on guitar and bass with other groups, local show pit bands plus my solo work.

Orvel Ray Wilson

Born: December 20, 1953

Drummer and bandleader with The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra.

Mick Foster

Mick Foster is a saxophonist, woodwind player and composer, and is especially known as a baritone and bass saxophonist.  He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London and has since worked extensively in the fields of jazz, commercial and classical music.  He has played with many ensembles such as the big bands of John Dankworth, Stan Sulzmann and Mike Garrick, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Swing Out Sister, The Back To Basie Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 

Mick currently plays with his own quartet and quintet, Alan Barnes’ +11 project, Jim Rattigan’s ensemble Pavillon and is a long standing member of The London Jazz Orchestra. He also regularly works with Tony Jacobs, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Other notable jazz musicians that Mick has worked with include Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Trudy Kerr, Mark Lockheart, Guy Barker, Laura Jurd, Digby Fairweather and the Humphrey Lyttelton Band.  Mick has recorded three albums under his own name and is in demand as a session musician, having played for many film and TV soundtracks including Prometheus, Vice, Don’t Look Up and Downton Abbey. 

Martin Sjöstedt

Born: April 9, 1978

No doubt that Martin Sjöstedt is one of the most interesting musicians one the European jazz scene today. Not only is he one of the most indemand bassplayers around, he also plays the piano on the same level. This fact together with his skills for writing music for all kind of ensembles, from producing small group albums to composing for big bands, you easily understand why everyone wants to be a part of his musical enviroment. Grammy award-winning composer Jim McNeely writes in the liner notes: With this CD, Martin reveals the scope of his abilities as composer and arranger for big band, and they are impressive

Anthony Agatiello

New Sound Jazz Machine

Active since: 2013

A big band from The Netherlands, playing all original music written by Joris Bolhaar. We incorporate many genres into our music, and play unexpected and great sounding jazz, fusion, latin, rock - sometimes even Ska!

We are known for our Christmas repertoire, and have recently released our new Christmas Album, Jingle Bells Jazz Machine

Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra

Find all the information about the "Benoit Viellefon & his Orchestra" on Benoit Viellefon's musician page:

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/benoit-viellefon

Al Lloyd & His Orchestra

Active since: 2022

British arranger, composer, and saxophonist Al Lloyd has become a regular name on the UK Jazz and Soul scene over the past 5 years. As a teenager, he cut his teeth playing saxophone in the ranks of legendary British bandleader Mike Westbrook, and also recorded with members of Motown’s legendary studio house band, the Funk Brothers.
By the time he was in his early 20’s, Lloyd started to gain attention as an arranger and composer and found himself being hired by legendary acts like the Drifters, and the Chairmen of the Board to write arrangements for live tours and recording dates.
As a composer and producer, he has achieved 4 chart entries on the Amazon R&B Best Sellers Chart (including 2 consecutive number 1’s for Dayton Grey) and a top 20 hit on the UK Soul Chart