Empire Swing
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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