PAST PERFORMANCES Altamonte Jazz Ensemble - Dedicated to the preserving the Big Band Jazz tradition. Directed by Mike Arena Susan Anton, television and stage actress, and vocalist, The Villages Bluesman Bobby Blackmon at Lakeridge Winery Greg Bonham, international headliner based in Las Vegas, NV. The Villages Charo, comedienne, stage and screen performer, musician and singer. The Villages Linda Cole, Central Florida's "Lady of Song" of the Nat King Cole family. Various venues. Valentino DiLorenzo, American-born tenor of great range and vibrant quality. The Villages Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, led by Buddy Morrow. Five-week tour on Holland-America ship; performances in 10 states. Paul Duffy Quartet. Elliott Dyson and Buncha Kool Kats - various venues. The late Rick Fay, renowned traditional jazz musician. Various venues and jazz festivals. Gold Coast Singers, The Villages Buddy Greco, internationally recognized jazz pianist and vocalist, The Villages Ellen Greene, vocalist/actress and star of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The Villages Howard Herman, piano, and Barbara Jones, vocals. Citrus Club. Hexagram 64, with leader Greg Little, trumpet & EVI, and Chris Davis, piano. Westin Grand Bohemian, downtown Orlando. Harry James Orchestra, led by Art Depew. Performances throughout Florida. Miss Jacqueline Jones, Central Florida's First Lady of Jazz and Blues. Various venues; live radio show, WUCF, Orlando, FL. Kid Dutch and His Blusicians. Various venues. John Korbel, Daytona Beach, FL Audrey Landers, actress and vocalist (including "Dallas" TV series), The Villages C.C. LaRochelle, vocalist. Recording session and gigs. Barbara McNair, jazz vocalist, The Villages. Mantovani Orchestra & Chorus, Christmas Tour, November & December 2007 Mark and Clark, Lakeland and Daytona Beach Frank Marocco, jazz accordionist. Orlando convention. The late Larry Marshall, R &B and jazz pianist, who toured with Joe Cocker in the 1980s. Al Martino, vocalist. Italian-American Festival, in six Florida cities Rita McKenzie, recreates Ethel Merman's Broadway, electrifying audiences worldwide. The Villages. Mary Ann Mobley , former Miss America, appearing with actor/comedians Steve Landesberg ("Barney Miller"), Ronnie Schell ("Gomer Pyle"), Murray Langston ("The Unknown Comic"), and Bernie Kopell ("The Love Boat"). The Villages Paige O'Hara (Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast") & Michael Piontek (Raoul in "Phantom of the Opera") Orlando Repertory Theatre. Productions of "Just So", "Schoolhouse Rock Live!", "Honk" and "Opal" Ormond Beach Symphony Orchestra Warren Parrish Trio at Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora, FL Brian Petras Trio. R Bistro, Winter Park, FL Charlie Prose, Lakeland and Daytona Beach RioVibes - Brazilian bossa nova, samba, Latin and more. Samba Room and various venues, Orlando, FL Tony Sandler - Sandler's celebrated career spans over 50 years. He's performed on four continents before millions of fans, resulting in dozens of recorded albums with millions sold, four European films, and hundreds of television shows. The Villages Dave Sheffield Jazz Trio Space Coast Pops Orchestra, with Mantovani Orchestra, Merritt Island, FL Del Frisco's Steak House, house band, Orlando. Three Hits and a Miss, vocal jazz ensemble, The Villages. Carol Stein, jazz pianist/vocalist. Duo at Timpano's. Sunyatta, featuring Shelly Davis and Sharon Rae. CD recording session. Allan Vache, clarinetist, with guitarist Bobby Mercer, at Isleworth Country Club. Bill Watrous, world-renowned trombonist, in concert with Altamonte Jazz Ensemble Rich Walker, guitarist. WCEU television special on jazz being shown nationwide. Venues played: Jazz Company at Pleasure Island; CityJazz at Universal Studios; Westin Grand Bohemian Hotel; Del Frisco’s Restaurant; Samba Room, Central Florida Jazz Society; St. Augustine Jazz Society; Disney resort hotels; Gina’s on the Water; University of Central Florida; Peabody Hotel, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Hilton Inn at Lake Buena Vista; Rosie's at Church Street Station; Citrus Club; Chapter’s Cafe; Blackfin; Peter Scott’s; Langford Hotel; West Virginia's grand Greenbrier Hotel; arts festivals at Winter Park, Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, Mount Dora, Deland and Heathrow. Received formal music training at University of Missouri at Columbia. Performed in school jazz lab band, vocal jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra from 1975 to 1979. |