SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Our band plays Standards, Swing, Show Tunes, Romantic Melodies, The American Songbook. Melodic Jazz and Blues is our specialty. Classic songs with Heart and Soul.
We can play as a Duo, Trio, or Quartet
with optional Drums, Saxophone, depending upon your space and budget requirements. The band has several player options available as seen in the descriptions below. We have many years of experience and can play a variety of situations (Concert, Restaurant, Winery, Festival). I always advertise our concerts in Music Publications to invite people to your location. We are based in Portland Oregon and can travel to your place of business.
Please email for the full bios and resume and I can answer any questions you have.
- Screen name:
- Swing and Standards Band
- Member since:
- Oct 01 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Age:
- 74 years
Influences
Big Band Vocalists, Lou Rawls, Sarah Vaughn, Dianne Schuur, Nancy Wilson, Ahmad Jamal, Wes Montgomery, Dakota Staton,
Members Of Band
Bill Coones Vocals Upright Bass, Duncan Branom drums, Dave Howell piano, Dan Donahue piano, Goose Gersing sax, Dan Blunck sax
EQUIPMENT
Kay Upright bass, JBL PA equipment for most occasions. Shure mics, Slingerland Drums, acoustic image, Professional keyboards or piano
MUSIC
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Poinciana
Poinciana Genre: Jazz
Bill Coones Dave Howell Duncan Branom Goose Gersing
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Have You Met Miss Jones
Have You Met Miss Jones
Bill Coones Dave Howell Duncan Branom
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But Beautiful
But Beautiful
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Freddie The Freeloader
Freddie The Freeloader
Goose Gersing Dave Howell Bill Coones Duncan Branom
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My Romance
My Romance
Goose Gersing Dave Howell Bill Coones Duncan Branom
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Poinciana (Video)
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Fever (Video)
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Bill Coones Swing & Standards Jazz Band Demo (Video)
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Swing & Standards Jazz Band Bill Coones Dan Donahue Duncan Branom Trio Demo (Video)
Swing & Standards Jazz Band Bill Coones Dan Donahue Duncan Branom Trio Demo (Video)L7IwWH-eftU
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Swing & Standards Jazz Band Quartet Trio Demo (Video)
Swing & Standards Jazz Band Quartet Trio Demo (Video)K3CEnVdw0zE