"Absolutely,
one of the best big bands in the Northwest. The recent concert with Dennis
Rowland was spectacular!"
--Dale Beacock,
President of Beacock Music Inc.
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"This
band knows how to swing and the musical arrangements are out of this world."
--Richard Knight,
Jazz Critic
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"The
James Robert Big Band is an extremely professional organization with a
wealth of talent. As a promoter I would recommend this show to everyone."
--Thomas Anderson,
21st Century Promotions
This new 16 piece
swinging Big Band is under the artistic direction of James
R. Iafrati. The Big Band comprises some of the finest musicians
in the Northwest, and will constantly feature special appearances
from the top ranks of the Music Industry.
The entire Big Band is available for Concerts, Dances and Special
Appearances.
Our male vocalist is Grammy winning,
Concord Recording Artist:
- Mr. Dennis Rowland -
He is
still best-known for his association with the Count Basie Orchestra
but he has been working hard in recent years in building up his solo
career Rowland's second (Get
Here) Concord album has some R&B-ish numbers and selections
open to the influences of pop and funk. His main strength, however,
rests with his swinging style and appealing voice which is best displayed
on his third Concord disc, a tribute to Miles Davis (Now
Dig This).Dennis has shared the stage with legendary artists
such as Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett and Sarah Vaughan, and has recorded
with Basie on the Grammy award-winning album, "On The Road."
Our Guitarist is the legendary
Northwest recording Artist:
- Jay "Bird" Koder -
An
amazingly versatile performing artist, and a true musician's musician,
he has shared studio and stage with some of the world's greatest!
Just to name a few: Arturo Sandoval, BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Freddie
Hubbard, and Linda Ronstadt.
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