BIG BAND SWING + DANCING
SWING! SWING! SWING! A Night of Swing Dancing feat. THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND, YOUNG SOUNDS of ARIZONA BIG BAND, Swing Dance Lessons by STEVE CONRAD + THE AZ LINDY HOP SOCIETY
Fri, March 1, 2019
7:30 pm
Crescent Ballroom$20 GA Standing / $25 GA Bleacher / $60 Reserved Table w/ (4) Chairs
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This event is 21 and over
Join us as we head back in time to the 1940's for a night of Big Band Swing Jazz, Swanky Dress, Stellar Drinks & plenty of Swing Dancing!
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix's premiere jazz orchestra, comprised of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. Focusing primarily on the works of Count Basie and his Famous Orchestra, this 17-piece ensemble seeks to expose the relevance and vitality inherent in that music by balancing faithful adherence to tradition with the excitement and energy of live performance. Managed and rehearsed by Kevin Tangney at the American Federation of Musicians Local 586, the members of The New Guard Big Band are excited to bring this show to the speak-easy environs of Phoenix & beyond!
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SWING! SWING! SWING! A Night of Swing Dancing feat. THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND
Join us as we head back in time to the 1940's for a night of Big Band Swing Jazz, Swanky Dress, Stellar Drinks & plenty of Swing Dancing!
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix's premiere jazz orchestra, comprised of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. Focusing primarily on the works of Count Basie and his Famous Orchestra, this 17-piece ensemble seeks to expose the relevance and vitality inherent in that music by balancing faithful adherence to tradition with the excitement and energy of live performance. Managed and rehearsed by Kevin Tangney at the American Federation of Musicians Local 586, the members of The New Guard Big Band are excited to bring this show to the speak-easy environs of Phoenix & beyond!
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix's premiere jazz orchestra, comprised of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. Focusing primarily on the works of Count Basie and his Famous Orchestra, this 17-piece ensemble seeks to expose the relevance and vitality inherent in that music by balancing faithful adherence to tradition with the excitement and energy of live performance. Managed and rehearsed by Kevin Tangney at the American Federation of Musicians Local 586, the members of The New Guard Big Band are excited to bring this show to the speak-easy environs of Phoenix & beyond!
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix's premiere jazz orchestra, comprised of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. Focusing primarily on the works of Count Basie and his Famous Orchestra, this 17-piece ensemble seeks to expose the relevance and vitality inherent in that music by balancing faithful adherence to tradition with the excitement and energy of live performance. Managed and rehearsed by Kevin Tangney at the American Federation of Musicians Local 586, the members of The New Guard Big Band are excited to bring this show to the speak-easy environs of The Valley Bar.
Saxophones: Hugh Lovelady, Mary Petrich, Elliot Ventimiglia, Ted Belledin, Jerry Donato
Trombones: Bill Foy, Benjie Messer, Milas Yoes, Richard Lillard. Matt Lennex
Trumpets: Fred Forney, Denny Monce, Kevin Tangney, Danny Doyle
Piano: Shea Marshall
Guitar: Steve Himmelstein
Bass: Jon Murray
Drums: John Lewis
Saxophones: Hugh Lovelady, Mary Petrich, Elliot Ventimiglia, Ted Belledin, Jerry Donato
Trombones: Bill Foy, Benjie Messer, Milas Yoes, Richard Lillard. Matt Lennex
Trumpets: Fred Forney, Denny Monce, Kevin Tangney, Danny Doyle
Piano: Shea Marshall
Guitar: Steve Himmelstein
Bass: Jon Murray
Drums: John Lewis
YOUNG SOUNDS of ARIZONA BIG BAND
Founded in 1971, the Young Sounds of Arizona remains the first and oldest program of its kind in the country. Young Sounds is comprised of forty students who range in ages from twelve to eighteen. They come from schools in the greater Phoenix area. All members are accepted by audition and are considered to be the best young talent that the Valley has to offer. Young Sounds now features two big bands and a jazz combo.
Young Sounds is a non-profit 501-(c)(3) organization, governed by a Board of Directors and sponsored by the Professional Musicians of Arizona, Local 586 AFM. Performances and direct expenses for the organization as well as an annual college and jazz camp scholarship program are paid for through generous grants from government, business and community organizations. In addition to these programs, Young Sounds sponsors a variety of clinics by famous performers and educators.
Young Sounds is a non-profit 501-(c)(3) organization, governed by a Board of Directors and sponsored by the Professional Musicians of Arizona, Local 586 AFM. Performances and direct expenses for the organization as well as an annual college and jazz camp scholarship program are paid for through generous grants from government, business and community organizations. In addition to these programs, Young Sounds sponsors a variety of clinics by famous performers and educators.
Swing Dance Lessons by STEVE CONRAD + THE AZ LINDY HOP SOCIETY
The Arizona Lindy Hop Society is dedicated to preserving vintage vernacular Jazz and Blues dance and music within the Arizona community through social dance and education in order to bring joy into people's lives.
Founded in 1996, the AZ Lindy Hop Society promotes jazz dance and music through live concerts, workshops, classes, and exchanges. We also have an education outreach program teaching dance in the public schools.
Founded in 1996, the AZ Lindy Hop Society promotes jazz dance and music through live concerts, workshops, classes, and exchanges. We also have an education outreach program teaching dance in the public schools.