SEEKING
Vocalist - Alto, Fiddle, Mandolin, Other, Flute, Background Singer, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist, Trombone.ABOUT
Located in sunny Riverside, California the Empire Swing Orchestra is a non-profit organization dedicated to performing the swing classics of the 20's through the 50's at both civic and private events. Consisting of over a dozen core musicians who have been performing together for close to ten years, the Empire Swing Orchestra is committed to the highest quality of musicianship and performance. The group uses a full big band set up of 5 saxaphones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and vocals.
- Screen name:
- empireswing
- Member since:
- Dec 13 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Age:
- 40 years
Influences
Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington
Members Of Band
Director: Spenser Kalnin
Sax: Charlie Williams, Mark Westwood, Russell Knight, Ben Gonzalez, Tony Sayres
Trombone: Mark Vargas, Susan Collins, Patricio Cruz, Mahlon Loynd
Trumpet: David Carty, Jose Aguirre, Josiah Chastin, Taylor Spiliotis, Isaac, Garibay
Rhythm: Toxey French, Ray Pedroza, Bob Dennis, Dianne Dennis, Mavin Dodge
Vocals: Leslie Ellis