[ Crystal and the Cruizers ]
Crystal and the Cruizers - Atlanta's #1 In Your Face - Biker Friendly - Rock-n-Roll Party Band! Crystal and the Cruizers has a unique chemistry on stage that brings people to the dance floor song after song. 'Biker Babe' and Lead Vocalist, 'Crystal Swygert', have an energy that captivates even the most demanding guests. Playing a mixture of Classic Rock and Dance favorites of the 1970's, '80's, and beyond, results in an atmosphere where everybody enjoys a fun and memorable time.
Contact: Crystal Swygert
Tel: 770-460-1634
eMail:::    SWAG143@aol.com
Web URL::    http://www.crystalandthecruizers.com

   [ Joe Clarke Big Band ]
Homebased in Charleston, SC, and available for travel throughout the entire Southeast (and beyond), the band is very well known and respected for providing wonderful entertainment and a professional attitude. The musicians stay true to the 1930s and '40s Big Band era styles. From an intimate trio to a full 17 piece Big Band, Joe Clarke is a gifted and giving entertainer devoted to the craft and his audience. Vocals are performed by both Joe Clarke and his wife Christina Clarke.
Contacts:
Christina Clarke, Management and Bookings.
Tel::    843-571-2399
eMail:::    JoeClarkeBigBand@aol.com

   [ The Cat Pack ] (Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.)
This dynamic new band features the standard big band instrument line up plus 4 dazzling vocalists (2 male, 2 female). They perform many original compositions and arrangements, and play mainly in the tradition of such bands as The Brian Setzer Orchestra (USA), and The Jools Holland Rhythm 'n' Blues Orchestra (UK). They also do a "tribute" type show featuring all the genres of this fabulous musical style, from Basie to Sinatra, and from Disney to many of the great TV and film soundtracks. A young, hip band aiming to take this great music one step further. They won a prestigious award at the 2002 BBC Big Band competition, and are on the verge of a record deal which will feature their very creative new material.
Contacts:
Richard Blanchard
Tel::    (44) (0) 7710 614622.
eMail:::    thecatpack@btopenworld.com

   [ The Cavaliers Orch. ]
This great 17 piece big band, organized in 1946, plays music from "The Swinging Years" and is dedicated to the preservation of Big Band Swing, Jazz and Blues music as played by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and others. "The Cavaliers" is a well rehearsed big band and is available for dances, proms, receptions, conventions, etc. in the Columbus GA and surrounding areas.
For further information and bookings
Contact:
George Corradino, leader
Tel::    706 323-4649
eMail:::    corradinog@mchsi.com
7810 Cooper Creek Road
Columbus, GA 31909
Scott Rosales, business manager
Tel::    706 464-4230
eMail:: :   scoros76@yahoo.com

   [ Larry Carringer Solo Show ]
I offer live ballroom dance and dinner music (big band, continental and Latin), primarily from the period of 1935-1955. The "standards," especially the hits of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, are the core of my material. I began work as a solo act in 1992, and I utilize dual Yamaha DX7 synthesizers, with a rhythm sideman unit, for a unique trio sound. I learn and play by ear, and my current reportoire exceeds 1200 arrangements, all memorized and available upon request. My aim with this act was always to preserve the best traditions of the big-band era and ballroom dancing, and to offer the best in ballroom dance music at reasonable rates. Thus far, the act has been particularly successful for senior centers, country clubs, private dance groups and special events such as anniversary parties.
eMail:::    vaniran@intrex.net  Larry

[ Cab Calloway Orch. ]
Directed by Cab's grandson, "The Prince of Hi De Ho", C. Calloway Brooks, this wonderful orchestra comes from the Big Band Swing and Jazz Orchestra tradition that came bursting out of the Cotton Club, and the Savoy Ballroom, in the Harlem Renaissance during the golden age of radio in the 1930's and 1940's. These days, this most American of Art Music continues to burn wail and sizzle in national touring venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Rainbow Room, The Waldorf Astoria Ballroom, Birdland Jazz Club, and Lincon Center. The band's unique sound and sensibility, while maintaining the integrity of Cab's amazing musical repertoire, has provern to have a broad and universal appeal to all sorts of audiences, as shown by their touring successes. The Orchestra is now directed by Cab's Grandson, C. Calloway Brooks who toured with and was trained by his grandfather, and is also a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. For their touring schedule, and much other information, please visit their award winning website.
Contacts:
C. Calloway Brooks
Tel::    813-988-8333
Tel::    800-379-7586 (toll free)
eMail:::    callowaykid@runbox.com
Web URL::    http://www.cabcalloway.cc

[ Bill Causey Big Band ]
This wonderful Big Band, originally formed in 1972, plays an assortment of well known big band selections. Included are arrangements from bands like Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton to name a few. The band instrumentation, depending on budget and need, can go from 12 to 20 including vocalist. We are available to play concerts, weddings, clinics and shows. Much More information is available at our website.
Contacts:
Bill Causey, Jr. Musical Director.
731 Slattery BLvd
Shreveport, LA, 71104, USA
Tel::    (318) 865-2234
Fax::    (318) 865-8010
eMail:::    bcausey396@aol.com
Web URL: http://Billcauseyproductions.com

   [ The Cartells ]
A band transcending the boundaries of style and able to adapt to virtually any performance situation, The Cartells have built a reputation for being the band of choice for concerts, nightclubs, and private functions of all kinds. Jazz, swing, rhythm and blues and popular music of all styles are equally represented in their impressive repertoire, and their dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants and needs of their audience results in every appearance being an event to remember. Demos Online.
Contacts:
Karin Barth
Tel::    860.572.0338
eMail:::    music@the cartells.com
Web URL::    http://www.TheCartells.com

   [ FUNKSHUN ]
We are a six piece dance oriented R+B/Funk/Jazz band. We are based in Mansfield Ma, and have been playing and performing in the RI, MA area for the past year...The band have been together for a little over two years, and we are comprised of six very vesatile musicians from diverse backgrounds...Our long term goals would be to release a CD of all original music, whilst continuing to perform live.. Hope you'll like our sound...
Contacts:
Tel::    401-765-4611
Fax::    401-765-4611
eMail:::    carl.clovis@verizon.net  Carl Clovis
Web URL::    http:www.funk-shun.com

   [ Dick Campo Big Band ]
New England's "Premier" Orchestra, The Dick Campo Big Band is a polished, experienced, hard swinging band with a repertiore spanning the 1930's, 40's, 50's and through today. This band's sound and quality ranks among some of the best. Since it's inception in the 60's the band has enjoyed success and has played intermittently throughout the past several decades. In late 1996 the "new" Dick Campo Big Band was formed. Dick is tremendously excited about his new band, the sound, the appearance, the style and the great musicians; many of whom are original members. It is a magnificent band for dancing, yet its library is so versatile that the band will excite the listener in a concert setting. It's great music for all ages. The Dick Campo Big Band is available for private events, charity balls, concerts, swing dances, and weddings. The band is affordable in the New England area as it is based in Connecticut. To hear sound bites online, visit our website.
Contacts:
Dick Campo
663 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320, USA
Tel::    (860) 443-4359
eMail:::    dick.campo@snet.net
Web URL::    http://www.dickcampobigband.com

   [ Tony Corbiscello Big Band ]
The Tony Corbiscello Big Band (see website) 17 piece ensemble with vocalists Joe Francis and Kimberlee Wertz (former Rainbow Room Songstress). Currently performs at NYC Rainbow Room. in order to hear the band go to tonycorbiscellomusic.com/recordingshtml. There are soundbites. The band performs mainly in the metro area but has traveled to all parts of the USA as well as Europe.CD's can be purchased by calling 201 224 7500
Contacts:
tony corbiscello
2011 lemoine ave
fort lee, new jersey 07024, usa
Tel::    201 224 7500
Fax::    201 224 8604
eMail:::    tc1time@aol.com  Tony
Web URL::    http://www.tonycorbiscellomusic.com/bigband.html

   [ The Top Hats Orch. ]
The TopHats Orchestra is a 10 piece swing/ bigband. Playing in and around the Virginia , Washington DC, and North Carolina area for more than 30 years. We carry more than 500 well rehersed and ready to play charts(arrangements)in our "book". Everything from the "old stock sounds" of the 1940's to the hard driving sounds of later years. Our motto is "music designed with dancers in mind", and we stick to it. When we play ,the floor fills up with dancers and stays that way until the evening is over, with old and young alike. We strive to play "As recorded by"arrangements from all the big name bands from years gone by: Harry James, Tommy Dorsey , Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and so many more. Everyone in the band is a featured soloist at some time during the preformance, whether it be on his instrument or as a vocal. Five of the ten members sing, and all are masters of there own instruments. Our instrumentation is as such: four saxophone players who all double on multiple horns such as clarinet, flute, saprano, and all four play baritone sax as well. Three trumpet players who also double on flugelhorn, and sing. Piano, drums and bass. so our flexibility is unlimited.
Contacts:
eMail::    Tophatmusic@aol.com  Charles (Jack) Cannaday
Web URL:    http://TopHatMusic.com

   [ C.O.A.P. ]
We are a band located in Southend, Essex, England. Made up of four members we are mainly a punk rock band playing covers of other songs. However we are hopefully going to make up our own songs and perform at gigs supporting other bands in the near future.
Contacts:
Oliver Harp
43 Seaforth Avenue, Southend, Essex SS2 4ER, England
Tel:    07743748299
eMail::    C_O_A_P@hotmail.com   Oliver Harp

   [ The Couriers ]
Introducing the Couriers! The wonderful sounds of the Big Band era are re-created in the music performed by the nine members of the Couriers. A specialty of the band is performing the arrangements of Al Townsend, former menber of the Gene Krupa Band. Arrangements include "Boogie Blues", "Let Me off Uptown", "Leave Us leap" and the extememly popular "Sing, Sing Sing". The Couriers also play music made famous by artists such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and many other stars of the Big Band era. Another exciting feature of the band is the fantastic vocal stylings and sophisticated, elegant stage presence of Lynne Raglin. Her vocals are crowd pleasing wherever the band performs. Whether performing in concert, at a social function or a dance, this little big band jumps, romps, slides and glides through a seemingly endless repertoire of standards, contemporary Pop tunes and original arrangements of the classics. The Couriers deliver. The band is a member of the Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians and have travelled the USA extensively.
Contacts:
Daniel Raglin
6825 Textile Road
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, USA
Tel:    734-482-0045
800Tel:    1-888-484-9464
eMail::    dlraglin@yahoo.com   Dan.

   [ The Regents Orch. ]
A band of various sizes, to fit all occasions as needed, playing all music to fit most demands most popular dances swing, latin, waltz, music: big band, country, dixie
Contacts:
eMail::    drumcotti@earthlink.net   Joseph Cotti

   [ Carroli String Quartet ]
Carroli String Quartet riconosciuto come quarteto di buona versatilit, hanno partecipato a pi di 370 concerti durante i loro 14 anni di esperienza, distinguendosi per "Exquisite, passionate, poetic...

"Hanno al loro attivo anche tournee in alcune citt europee quali: Parigi, Londra e Bruxelles.

Mirko Carroli ha al suo attivo numerose partecipazioni con le seguenti orchestre: Orchetra del Teatro Comunale di Firenze, Orchestra Lirico Sinfonica del Teatro del Giglio di Lucca, Associazione Citt Lirica Orchestra di Pisa, Orchestra Citt di Grosseto, Orchestra Camerata Musicale di Pisa, Orchestra Sinfonica di Firenze, Orchestra Ricercare Strumentale Italiano di Firenze, Orchestra Florence Symphonietta di Firenze, Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina, Orchestra G.A.M.S. Ensemble di Firenze.

E' apparso in recital in molte citt italiane e la sua carriera in continua ascesa ed sempre pi richiesto dalle principali Associazioni Musicali. Ha gi in calendario diverse richieste per il futuro in importanti Gruppi Lirico Sinfonici.

Carroli si dedica anche, con grande entusiasmo e passione, all'insegnamento del violino presso diverse scuole di musica: docente all'Accademia San Felice di Firenze, all'Atheneum Musicale Fiorentino e al Centro Studi Musica di Siena, riuscendo a fare ottenere ai suoi allievi apprezzamenti e consensi.

Si dedicato anche alla Musica da Camera collaborando con musicisti eminenti e artisti di vario genere e calibro.

Carroli ha lavorato in diverse occasioni presso studi di registrazione ed ha al suo attivo alcune incisione compact disc.

Nato a Firenze, risiede a Signa (FI), e tra insegnanti emergono i seguenti nomi: Edoardo Perpich, Franco Cipolla e si perfezionato successivamente con il Maestro Corrado Romano a Ginevra.

Dal 1987 al 1989 ha seguito, sotto la guida di insegnanti validi, i Seminari Internazionali di Macerata.

Si diplomato in Violino nel 1990 presso il Conservatorio "L. Cherubini" di Firenze.

Ha frequentato i Seminari di Aggiornamento Didattico presso il Centro di Ricerca e di Sperimentazione per la Didattica Musicale a Fiesole negli anni dal 1994 al 1999.
Contacts:
Mirko Carroli
Via Villani, 32, Firenze, FI, 50124, Italia
Tel:    3200317719
eMail::    mcarroli@musician.org   Mirko Carroli
Web URL:    http://www.mondomusicus.org/mc_quartet

   [ The Centennials Big Band ]
The Centennials Big Band was organized in 1976 to play for a Centennial celebration. The band caught fire and played for the next 15 years in North Platte and the surrounding area. The next few years found that people were not willing to pay for a 16 piece band and so it disbanded. The band reorganized in 2000 to play a benefit for the Veterans Memorial in North Platte and has caught "fire" again.
The band is a 16 piece group with 2 singers. The Centennials play music of Miller, Herman and other big band artists. The music is from the 40's, 50's, & 60's with some "big band" arrangements of some new and current tunes.Virgil French and the Centennial Big Band.
Contacts:
Virgil French
Tel:    (308) 532-9246
eMail::    vfrench@kdsi.net   Virgil

   [ Le Big Band CARAVANE ]
Le Big Band Caravane, a 20 piece orchestra from the Ottawa-Outaouais region, welcomes you. Caravane is composed of 5 saxophonists, 4 trombonists, 4 trumpetists, piano, bass, guitar, drums, percussion and a male and a female singer.
This big band's song list includes tunes from the heyday of big band music as well as some rock n' roll tunes, latin tunes (Cha Cha, rumba, samba...) and ballads.
We have regular shows in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, so come out and hear us at one of our future gigs, and please do not hesitate to visit this site and to contact us if you need some high quality entertainment for a concert, party, conference, wedding or any other type of fun gathering.
Contacts:
Jean-Pierre Moisan
9 rue de la Ridelle. Gatineau. Quebec. J8Z 2R3. Canada
Tel: (819) 777-3716
eMail::    jean-pierre.moisan@sympatico.ca   Jean-Pierre Moisan
Web URL:    http://www.bigbandcaravane.com

   [ Gerard Carelli Orch. ]
Born and raised in Ledgewood, New Jersey, singer/trombonist/bandleader Gerard Carelli is a graduate of North Texas State University where he played and recorded with the famed 1974 and Grammy nominated 1975 'One O'clock Lab Band' featuring Lyle Mays. Gerard has played with the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Mathis, and Mel Torme. He is particularly proud to have toured the world in 1979, playing trombone for Ray Charles before moving to New York City the following year. Gerard Carelli Orchestra, a favorite of the New York Swing Dance Society, is a ten-piece ensemble featuring sweet and hot original arrangements of Dorsey, Darin and Carelli favorites. Members of the orchestra are many of New Yorks young lions. "I love playing for dancers they bring out the best in us. When the dance floor is packed, I know its working! It was an honor to have played for Lincoln Centers Midsummer Nights Swing in 1999 and 2002 very exciting with hundreds of dancers moving to the music."
Contacts:
Christine Bosco
800Tel:    800 GC SINGS (427-4647)
eMail::    gerard@1800gcsings.com
Web URL:    http://www.1800gcsings.com

   [ Chicago's Own Burgie Crandall's Let's Dance Band ]
Our Band would be very interested in playing for your event. The Let's Dance Band, Old Gringo's Latin Orchestra and the 2 O'clock Jump Orchestrac onsist of 4 to 16 carefully selected professional musicians. The music is artistically and skillfully arranged to have an unusually pleasing sound, very versatile styling and a live pulsating rhythm regardless of the size of the band. We specialize in Swing, Latin, Ballroom, and all varieties of dancing and listening music.
Our music appeals to ballroom, swing or latin dancers of all age groups. Whether you are planning "Live" music for thousands or designing a small reception, we can make it a success with music of the past and with top hits from the 50's to the present.
Please take this opportunity to acquaint yourself with the best variety band in the country - - Chicago's Own Burgie Crandall and the Let's Dance Band --by checking our website: letsdanceband.com. There you will find current pictures, performance calendar, biographical information and 19 twenty second sound bites of our latest CD, "Dance with Burgie Crandall and the Let's Dance Band".
Notable quotes:"...Undoubtedly the best ballroom dancing band in the country." Premier Magazine, Feb 2000 (Front Cover and feature article)
"Your Band was outstanding and everyone had such a great time. You had such a great variety of music and it is now very clear that you are 'the most danceable band in the country!' We had a fabulous experience working with you and hope that you will join us again next year. Thank You for helping to make Senior Prom 2003 a success", Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, OR
Contacts:
Burgie Crandall
Tel:    503-639-8669
Fax:    503-639-8669
eMail::    letsdanceband@earthlink.net
Web URL:    http://www.letsdanceband.com (based in Portland, Oregon, but available to travel nationally and internationally)

   [ John Clark Big Band ]
The John Clark Big Band (formally the Joe Dale Orhestra) recreates the swinging jazz sounds of the big band era, performing compositions that span an entire century of music, including the classics made famous by Glenn Miller, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Harry James, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman as well those by more contemporary arrangers like Sammy Nestico, Tom Kubis and Gordon Goodwin. The band has been performing concerts, dances and weddings to crowds large and small in the New Jersey/Philly areas since the early 80's.
The band is comprised of seasoned professional musicians from the Atlantic City/Philadelphia areas so you can be assured of the best quality music for your event. These musicians have worked with some of the greatest talent in the world including: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett and Rosemary Clooney to name just a few.
For a "real" big band that virtually guarantees the entertainment success of civic, corporate or private functions, give them a call.
[ John Clark and his Little Big Band ]
one of the best in live jazz or swing music in the Delaware/New Jersey/Philadelphia Areas.
Our extensive library will cater to the most discriminating swing and big band enthusiast for both informal and formal affairs. Whether you are planning a Civic or Corporate function, Concert, a private dinner/dance, a festival, or any other gathering that requires a special music venue, you will find John Clark and his Little Big Band to be just what you need. We are also available for cruise ship bookings. John Clark and his Little Big Band can vary in size from 6-9 pieces and we can easily add a vocalist if you desire. Contact us today!!
Contacts:
John Clark
eMail::    john@johnclarkbigband.com
Web URL:    http://www.johnclarkbigband.com

   [ Judy Chamberlain Jazz and Swing Orchestra ]
BAND INFORMATION: LOS ANGELES - PALM SPRINGS
PURE OLD FASHIONED GLAMOUR....
SWINGING MUSIC FOR DANCING AND ROMANCING
Spontaneous, sometimes outrageous - and always a pure delight to watch and listen to, Judy Chamberlain is in a league of her own. The talented singer and bandleader is a "walking encyclopedia of American music." She's also a genius at reading a crowd. Chamberlain and her amazing musicians romp thru an amazing 4,000 tune repertoire that spans all the decades of Tin Pan Alley, Pop, Swing, Big Band and the Great American Songbook - with the kind of interaction that comes from knowing the material so well that no "charts" are needed onstage. "The charts are in our heads," says Chamberlain, "and the music is in our hearts." Audiences agree, and so do the critics. "She makes you want to laugh and cry, dance and drink martini all night," says one. Adds another: "When Judy Chamberlain is in the house, the joint is always jumpin'."

Chamberlain works all over Southern California - in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Palm Springs. Arrangements can be made to bring the band to other locations, as well.
Contacts:
Judy Chamberlain
Tel:    714 288-9811
eMail::    jazzbaby39@aol.com   Judy
Web URL:    http://judychamberlain.com

   [ Creole Jazz Syncopators ]
Based in Taeuffelen/BE, this 11-piece big band, playing in the style of Fletcher Henderson 1925-30 , is led by Jean-R. Ryser (cl, ts, p, bj and composer). Started in 1978 with non-professional musicians, their rare autentic Jazz style of the 1920's is active for concert only.
Contact:
Jean-R. Ryser
eMail::    patchcreation@bluewin.ch

   [ Croyden Jazz Orchestra ]
Formed in the 1960s as a vehicle for the Trumpet students of the founder, Don Wesson, the Croydon Jazz Orchestra has now become the leading Big Band Jazz Ensemble in South London, UK. After the death of the founder in 1995, Brian Dinsley was Musical Director until May 1997, when Bruce Graham was asked to take over this position. Since then, due to the leader's proficient writing skills, the band now has its' own personal 'sound', with a regular cult following, although it is still basically a rehearsal band. The CJO perform monthly concerts at Botley Hill Farmhouse, in Warlingham, Surrey, which draw their many fans from the world of Big Bands and Swing music. Some of the members have been with the band since the early days in the 1960s, while one member, Ron Johnson, was one of the original Trumpet students! If you are ever in the area checkout the below website first.
Contacts:
eMail::    brucehgraham@blueyonder.co.uk   Bruce Graham
Web URL:    http://www.brucegraham.org.uk

   [ CaterPillars of the Community ]
The CaterPillars of the Community band is a 4 piece group. We have worked together in the South East for the past 8 years, playing many weddings, private parties and special functions. Our style varies from jazz, jazz-grass, soft rock, and bluegrass. Please check out our web site at thecaterpillars.com for more information. Thanks for checking us out.
Contacts:
Tom Spicer
Joe McKinney
eMail::    CaterPillars@mindspring.com   Joe McKinney
Web URL:    http://thecaterpillars.com

   [ Cascade in Blue ]
What began as a three-piece indie-rock band four years ago has developed and matured into a mini-orchestra known as Cascade in Blue. All six members are in consecutive grades, from a high school sophomore through a third year college student. Their uncommon instrumentation includes violin, upright bass, electric bass, guitar, piano, trombone, and percussion. Each member contributes his own style to Cascade in Blues original compositions, and while difficult to label, the product is a powerful form of artistic rock that captivates audiences. Cascade in Blue has recently released a self-produced and self-recorded EP entitled A Mountain To Everything, which is available for purchase.
Contacts:
eMail::    us@cascadeinblue.com   Lucas Carr
Web URL:    http://www.cascadeinblue.com

   [ Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble ]
Caravan G.S.E. is an instrumental group based out of Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT. The ensemble also pulls influences from jazz, swing, traditional Latin, Parisian waltzes, and other vintage-jazz sources. Expect a range of tunes from the "Hot Swing" repertoire, originals and classic tunes done in a uniquely arranged style. Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble has been featured on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Higher Ground with Jonathan Overby" numerous times. They have become a favorite of the show. They have also been on various music television shows around Wisconsin including JATV12's "Arts Live Show," and "Hear for Your Listening Pleasure." Outside of performing, Caravan G.S.E. is busy preparing to record "Hot String Swing," their first FULL LENGTH CD! It is scheduled for release in spring of 2005. "Hot String Swing" will include a variety of original music and arrangements of Django Reinhardt classics, standards, waltzes and Latin tunes.
Contacts:
Chris Ruppenthal
116 Ohio Ave., Madison, Wisconsin, 53704, U.S.A.
Tel:    (608)217-2758
eMail::    hotstringswing@yahoo.com   Chris
Web URL:    http://www.hotstringswing.com

   [ Celebration Orchestra ]
The band was formed in 1986 to provide an outlet for musicians in the Dallas Ft. Worth area to enjoy the fabulous music of the big band standards. The band is comprised of 17 musicians from all walks of life who were either music majors or played in jazz band during their college years. The average age of the musicians is around 38 and several are middle school and high school band directors.

The band plays for primarily 2 functions: big band jazz concerts for their customer's listening enjoyment and dances such as wedding receptions, anniversary parties and the like held in country clubs, hotels and similiar ballrooms. Therefore, the band carries 2 books: one for concerts and one for dances.
Contacts:
Nick Mehl
3804 Cloudcrest Drive, Plano, Texas, 75074, USA
Tel: 972-547-5507
Fax: 972-547-4763
eMail::    nmehl@chapmanconstruction.com

   [ Combo Re - Latin Band ]
Edmonton's hottest latin band performing a mix of salsa, merengue, cumbia & bachatas. Combo R is a modern, upbeat group comprising of three powerful vocalists and loaded with musical talent.
Contacts:
eMail::    combore@mail.com   Benny Aryana
Web URL:    http://www.combore.com

   [ Cool Blue ]
Cool Blue has been playing approximately 30 gigs a year since 1995. Most of our gigs are in Kansas, but we have also played in Oklahoma and Missouri. We offer anywhere from 9 to 15 musicians. Many of the musicians have been playing with Cool Blue since 1995. With over 500 songs in our library, we offer a wide range of swing, jazz, blues and rock.
Contacts:
Steve Shook
Tel:    316-218-0772
eMail::    shook5@cox.net   Steve
Web URL:    http://coolblue.ws

   [ Cedar Ave. Big Band ]
This is the Twin Cities most exciting big band. Going strong for more than 15 years.The Cedar Ave Big Band has a great jazz Library as well as a dance library to acommodate most functions, whether it be a concert, wedding recepton, or corporate outing. Recently playing for Target Corp. in Las Vegas. Catch this band every second Monday at O'gara's Bar and Grill St. Paul MN.
Their new cd "Land of 10,000 Licks" has received rave reviews. Buy it at: cdbaby.com
Contacts:
Steve Devich
Tel: 952-474-1031
eMail::    sjdevich@msn.com   Steve
Web URL:    http://www.cedaravebigband.com

   [ Cesarios & Salsamore ]
Cesarios & Salsamore the Best Latino band all over the cruise ships around the world, no ship has a band like these guys. visit the 3 Scale Sonero tenor at www.salsamore.8m.com and feel the beat of Salsa!
Contacts:
Cesar Rios
66 Judith terrace, New Haven, CT, 06513, USA
For Bookings in Connecticut Tel:    Cesar Rios --- (203) 468-1593
For Bookings in Florida Tel:    Mike Pavlov --- (305) 450-5221
For Bookings in Canada Tel:    Jaime Dolorier --- (403) 815-4270
eMail::    cesarios20@hotmail.com   Cesar
Web URL:    http://www.salsamore.8m.com

   [ Bob Cary Orchestra ]
Bob Cary started his orchestra in Providence Rhode Island in 1959. Worked all over New England and New York City. Migrated into Canada in 1972 and has been semi-active to present. This is a 19 piece jazz oriented dance band playing every style of music, but mostly ballroom and swing. The orchestra performs occasionally now but always available. Bob has played solo and lead trumpet with the top acts and performers in show business along with many big name bands with 50 years of experience and shows no sign of slowing down. Studied at Berklee School of Music in the late 1950s and does most of his own arrangements. This is not a stock or copy band. When booked, Bob uses only the top musicians in Toronto and demands their best. The band is dressed and performs like the big name bands of the past. All planed and rehearsed and very professional. Mostly a commercial band molded after Ted Heath's band. Available for concerts as well as dances. Bob Cary has been noted as one of the finest trumpet players but this seams to be a well kept secret.

   [ Randy Brooks Orchestra ]
Randy Brooks was a star trumpet player of the 1940s with such 2 million seller hits for Decca Records as "Tenderly" and "The Man With The Horn". "Harlem Nocturne" was another one of his big hits. In 1950, at the height of his career, Randy suffered a stroke and the man with the Golden Trumpet remained silent until his death in 1967. Bob Cary has taken on the responsibility of creating a memorial band for the late Randy Brooks and the band is still available. Started in 1993, it remains semi-active. Along with his own band, Bob does on occasion front the Randy Brooks Orchestra. Bob has also written a book about the life of Randy Brooks. His music and memory still remains a mystery. This band is a special for theme nights, nostalgia big band swing only.
Contacts: (For the Bob Cary and Randy Brooks Orchestras.)
Bob Cary
3735 Sheppard Ave., East #212, Toronto, Ontario, M1T 3L1, Canada
Tel:    416 / 299 / 7615
eMail::    bobcary@hotmail.com   Bob

   [ Bill Haley's Comets ]
Rock Around the Clock, Shake Rattle and Roll, See You Later Alligator need we say more. The world's first and best known Rock & Roll band featuring John "Bam Bam" Lane who has been a Comet for almost half a century. Still playing to hundreds of thousands of fans and packing those Oldies shows at Casinos, Fairs, Corporate Events and Nite Clubs.
Contacts:
John Barrowclough
Tel:    570 620-1447
eMail::    billhaleyscomets@hotmail.com   John Barrowclough
Web URL:    http://www.billhaleyscomets.faithweb.com

   [ Casablanca Orchestra ]
"Your vocal stars are glamorous, chic & hip ... what a treat!" - Olivier Francone
From the music of Nat King Cole, Sammy Cahn, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Alberto Dominguez to Louis Prima and Antonio Carlos Jobim; greatest hits by artists such as Robbie Williams, Frank Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt, James Ingram, Tom Jones, Diana Schuur, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Bobby Darin and Lou Bega; and perennial standards by the orchestras of Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Artie Shaw, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Herb Alpert and Nelson Riddle, the Casablanca Orchestra has an extensive repertoire for almost any occasion to please the most discerning clients.

Our artists are available as a romancing soloist, intimate duet, sassy trio, jazz quartet, latin combo, 12-piece dance band and swinging 17-piece big band.
Contacts:
Allison Sharpe
Tel:    416-712-2555
eMail::    info@clubcasablanca.ca   Allison Sharpe
Web URL:    http://www.clubcasablanca.ca

   [ Capitol City Xpress ]
A new band in the Atlanta filled with many members who have been playing Big Band music for a number of years. We try to play up-tempo swing as well as ballads an more modern big band music. We are available for all sorts of occasions from weddings to big get togethers. We are a twelve piece band which tries to fit the niche between a combo and and a full big band. We look forward serving the metro Atlanta area.
Contacts:
Charles Alford
Tel:    770-364-0358
eMail::    cjabuzz@aol.com   Charles Alford
Web URL:    http://www.capitolcityband.com/index.html

   [ Debbie Curtis Radio Big Band ]
A UK based, International Big Band featuring professional musicians. The Band recently featured in numerous national magazines, newspapers and radio shows and have performed at top venues including The London Palladium and Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End. They have also been broadcast live to a wider audience by BBC programmes on special occasions. Debbie's own troupe 'Hobsons Choice' Jive, Swing & Jitterbug Dancers as well as 1940's era Re-Enactors are also available. The band repertoire includes over 1000 music arrangements in a library covering many music styles and eras. The band produces the highest quality sound that other Big Bands strive to achieve. Regular featured vocalists include John Miller (nephew of the great Glenn Miller), Iain Ewing & Glenn Macnamara.