ACME Swing Mfg. Co.
Classic swing re-interpreted, with originals sprinkled in; serious musicianship and a sense of humor.
Mary Beth Revak – Vocals
Steve Brecker – Trumpet & Vocals
Haywood Giles – Sax & Vocals
Nick Maglione – Drums
Andre La Velle – Bass
Guitar – Bill Edmonds
Contact: 434-444-4214 or 434-979-1373
mbrspd@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/AcmeSwingMfgCo
Stephanie Nakasian
Since she began touring and singing with vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks, Stephanie has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Phil Woods, Pat Metheny, Bobby McFerrin, Milt Hinton, and Clark Terry. Along with recording 14 CDs under her own name and 17 as a guest artist, Stephanie has performed at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and jazz festivals around the world, and she continues to perform regularly at New York clubs such as the Blue Note, Jazz Standard and Kitano. Stephanie has been brightening local nursing homes with her swinging jazz vocals ever since We Bring the Music was first founded, and always brings excellent local musicians such as bassist Karl Kimmel and guitarist Eric Franzen.
Back Row’d Brass
An ensemble of the Charlottesville Municipal Band the group includes both trombones and a tuba. They perform a wide range works from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras, arrangements of popular tunes and contemporary works for trombone ensemble, as well as jazz and novelty numbers. Available afternoons and possible weekends.
Contact Steve Layman: slayman2528@comcast.net
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Back-Rowd-Brass/
Bob Bennetta
Piano
Bob Bennetta Quartet
Contact: 434-295-8818
JAZZ32x@yahoo.com
Steve Brecker
Trumpet & Vocals
Jazz Standards - Trio, Quartet or Quintet
Contact: 757-784-5530
steven.brecker@gmail.com
Howie Campbell
Guitar, vocals, singer/songwriter
www.facebook.com/howiecampbellmusic Singer/songwriter and 70s folk and folk rock.
Cool Beans Jazz www.facebook.com/coolbeansjazz Jazz duo, trio, quartet and more
Free Union Jam www.facebook.com/freeunionjam jazz-flavored rock, R&B and , funk
Moose River Band www.facebook.com/mooseriverband 70s style rock and southern rock Old School rock at its best. Formed in 1979, doing reunion concerts in upstate New York.
Contact: 434-825-9426
howie@howiecampbell.com
Royce Campbell
Guitar solo, duo, trio or quartet
Standards
Contact: 540 246-4353
roycam52@comcast.net
www.roycecampbell.com
CASE Charlottesville-Albemarle Saxophone Ensemble (CASE)
Jazz, pop, standards, beloved classics and modern sax quartet pieces
Robert LaRue, soprano sax
Glenn Lankford, alto sax
David Moody, tenor sax
Brian Hamshar, baritone sax
Contact: Brian Hamshar 434-242-3369
bhamshar@yahoo.com
www.saxcase.weebly.com
Clarinet Quartet (part of the Charlottesville Municipal Band)
Playing ragtime, classical, marches
Contact: Burt Marks 434-591-0230
burtmarks@aol.com
Carol S. Covell
Vocalist
Carol Covell Trio
Contact: 804-232-7963
kencovell@hotmail.com
Jay Daniels
Piano and vocals (Available as Soloist or with Trio)
Timeless classics from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and others.
Contact: 540-505-JAZZ
http://www.jaydanielsmusic.com
musicbyjaydaniels@gmail.com
Noriko Donahue
Piano (available as soloist or with duo/ensemble)
Classical and pop music
Rick LaRue/Noriko Donahue Classical Duet
Contact: 434-825-7622
norikokdonahue@gmail.com
Bob Driver and Trudy Cole
Guitars and vocals
A Blend of Laid-Back Jazz, Blues and Vintage Pop
5679 Snapps Creek RD
Singers Glen, VA 22850
Contact: 540-833-8608
coletl@jmu.edu
David Drubin
Drums
Contact: 305-667-5089
daviddrub@aol.com
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Eric Franzen
email: eric@ericfranzen.com
Contact: 612-817-0450
website: www.ericfranzen.com
Haywood Giles
Saxophone
ACME Swing Mfg. Co. -- Swing Era Jazz and dance music
HGQ -- Small Combo Standard Jazz and Blue Note
Mami Gato -- eclectic funk, grooving, reworked pop tunes
Lone Rangers Band -- faithful cover band, events band, wedding band
Contact: 540-661-9262
hgiles@gmail.com
Stan Hamrick
Guitar and vocals
Repertoire of vintage and classic jazz, country, R&B, pop, and rock.
Contact: 703-966-9677
stanhamrick@gmail.com
www.potomacjazz.com
www.stanhamrick.com
Kelly Harris
Etc by Kelly
Enhancing your day through Massage, Music, Mirth & More!
Music for all occasions solo to full band
Piano & Vocals, Clowning, Ventriloquism, Inspirational Seminars
Contact: 540-461-0247
kelly@etcbykelly.com
http://www.etcbykelly.com/
Doug Hepler
Guitar and vocals
Standards from the "Great American Songbook,” some old time and bluegrass.
376 Old Bumpass Farm Ln
Bumpass, Va 23024
Contact: 540-872-0386
heplerwd@yahoo.com (or gmail.com)
Jim Howe
Drums
Jim Howe Jazz Ensemble—Jazz duo, trio, quartet or more, all styles
Sentimental Journey Big Band
Ginny Burke/Trevor Williams Quintet
Contact: 434-975-4247
jh9s@virginia.edu
http://www.jimhowedrums.com
Rick LaRue
Classical violin/guitar and piano
Rick LaRue/Noriko Donahue Classical Duet
LaRue Jazz Quintet: jazz, Latin, fusion, classical jazz, gypsy jazz, rock and traditional fiddling
performed on violin, guitar, piano, vibraphone, bass and drums
Contact: 434-975-1522
rlarue4@gmail.com
Vince Lewis
Guitar
Instrumental Standards from " The Great American Songbook"
Contact : 434-277-9209
Vincelewis1@aol.com
www.vincelewis.com
Burt Marks
Clarinet, sax (classical and jazz)
Contact: 434-591-0230
burtmarks@aol.com
Jane McDonald
Vocalist: Jazz & blues, Great American Songbook, inspirational, weddings.
Contact: 434-989-5457
Visionsong9@gmail.com
Blue O'Connell
Guitar and vocals
Jazz standards, swing, show tunes, gospel, classical. Solo artist.
Contact: blueoconnell@gmail.com
Dick Orange
Available vocalist solo or with combo
Music in the Sinatra/Bennett style
Contact: 434-591-0910
Email: dickandmona@comcast.net
Paulien
Vocalist: repertoire of French chanson and familiar jazz standards
Paulien Trio with Bill Edmonds, Bob Bowen and/or Gérard Brikkenaar van Dijk
Contact: 434-465-0500
brik@cstone.net
http://paulien.info/
https://youtu.be/v_VF0g6SaLg
Rivanna Winds (part of Charlottesville Municipal Band)
Playing ragtime, Dixieland, marches, polkas, waltzes, novelty pieces
trumpet, trombone, tuba, clarinet, clarinet / tenor sax
Contact: Burt Marks 434-591-0230
burtmarks@aol.com
Brad Sayler
Vocals
Classic Standards from the Great American Songbook
Contact: 434-823-7334
bradsayler@gmail.com
Katherine Shaver
Vocals and guitar
Katherine Shaver Trio
Eclectic covers from the 40s to present; including jazz, swing, country, rock n' roll, blues.
Contact: 434-806-8837
shaverkb@gmail.com
Joe Tucker
Vibraphone and marimba
Bob DuCharme Group - Swing,Latin etc
Jim Howe Group- Swing, Latin etc
New Life Horizons- Swing, Standards, Gospel, Folk
Contact: 434-960-0825
joeearletucker@yahoo.com
Jaye Urgo
Guitar
Jazz Collective #9 - appearing every Monday at Fellini's #9 at 9.
Trio: Audrey Goldsmith, Bob DuCharme, & Jaye - piano, bass, guitar trio. Standards, swing, Latin for all occasions.
Soul Transit Authority - seven-piece classic soul band featuring the powerful and inspiring vocals of Reverend Doyle "Chief" Thomas.
Contact: 434-981-8028
jcurgo@gmail.com
Art Wheeler
Pianist, composer, teacher
All styles: jazz, blues, gospel, classical. Solo or with group.
Contact: 434-466-4087
jeannefrad@yahoo.com
http://www.artwheeler.com
Jim Wray
Piano and trombone
F.U.S.E. Jazz, R&B, Reggae cross over
2x88 dueling pianos, jazz standards
Contact: 434-532-3994
fax: 804 414-9870
Zuzu’s Hot 5
Zuzu's Hot 5—Dixieland, Blues, Jazz www.zuzushotfive.com
Jelly Street Jazz—trio: electric guitar, bass, vocals. Blues, Jazz, Funk: www.jellystreetjazz.com
The Jazz Invitation—Jazz standards quartet: piano, clarinet, bass, vocals: Contact: Tom Mix 434-244-2619
https://www.facebook.com/zuzushotfive
Jazz 1-2-3
Joe Tucker Bass
David Weiss Piano
Robert LaRue Sax
Ballads, bossas, and standards. Swinging jazz, for all occasions.
Contact info: robertllr@earthlink.net
434-823-7326
Victor Lee
Sax, clarinet, keyboards
Jazz, swing, rock, blues, soul, funk, fusion
Bands: Joe Tucker (New Life Horizons), Dick Orange and friends, Knock On Wood, The Jazz Connection, Second Opinion, Driving Sideways
Contact: 434-825-2162
The Bob Bennetta Quartet entertaining a Our Lady of Peace.