Al Yarusso + Musician in Mesa, AZ

SEEKING

ABOUT

My goal is to perform with an established band as a Sideman (Trumpet, Flugel Horn) and/or as a Frontman (Master of Ceremonies. Can perform as lead vocals and harmony) utilizing years of professional experience in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications:

Front Man - M/C, lead singer, & trumpet in local Catering (weddings, parties, etc.) Bands.

Sideman - Performed with many agencies and Individual bands, in horn sections and background vocals.

Ensemble (Sectional) - Performed with numerous horn sections in Big Bands, Small Groups, and “The Legends of Rock & Roll” tour backing up “Oldies” groups (i.e. the Coasters, Danny & The Juniors, Gary US Bonds, etc.) Musical Experiences: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Arizona Band
2017 - Present Perform with the USCGA Arizona band for various patriotic
and military functions to support our Military, Veterans and all
U.S. Citizens.
eSCeNCy
2006 – 2008 M/C, Lead Vocals & horns in this six-piece cover band
performing for corporate functions, nightclubs, etc.
Interlude
1997 – 2002
M/C, Lead Vocals & horn man in this five-piece working
the band performing ceremonial, ethnic, traditional, and party
music at weddings, dances, parties, etc.
Various “Catering” Bands and Side Man gigs
1973 – Present M/C, Lead Vocals & horn man in numerous catering bands performing ceremonial, ethnic, traditional, and party music at weddings, dances, parties, etc.
Musical Sounds Of Freeway
1971-1973 Toured with this “show band” performing in major hotels and resorts as the lead vocalist and horn man. Toured as the
Back-up band for the Coasters and Danny & the Juniors, etc.
Suffolk County College
1971-1972 A.A.S. Degree earned with a minor in Music. Performed in the Concert and Dance bands.
U.S. Army Bandsman
1968 - 1971 Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy of Music, Norfolk, VA. Performed in concerts, parades, swing band and other
Military functions in the First U.S. Army Band, Ft. Meade, MD.
West Babylon H.S. Band
1964 - 1967 Performed in concerts, marching competitions dance band,
Choir, the lettermen, and a barbershop quartet.
References: Furnished upon request

Screen name:

Al Yarusso

Member since:

Jan 22 2008

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

50

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Chicago, BST, Chuck Mangione, Oldies, Ballads, Rock & Roll, Sinatra,

Instrument experience:

Trumpet:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Other Percussion:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Cornet, Various handheld percussion instruments, I.e. Tamborine, cowbell, etc.

MUSIC