In the 1930’s, Kansas City, MO played a significant role in the modernization of jazz. This included the development of riff-style compositions, leading to an increased role for the individual improvisor, the augmentation of small combos to form big bands, and the development of driving swing feel as the predominant idiom. As will be shown, […]
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This week’s shows 8-22-16
posted by Andrew D Meyer
This week has been lots of swing with a few different crooner types. Deano, Sinatra, Buble, amongst others. Nice to see some people i haven’t seen for a while and great to work with some new acts as well. First up was Michael Bublé tribute act Kai Mckenzie. This was the first time I’ve played […]
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This Week’s Shows 8-7-16
posted by Andrew D Meyer
I’m back in the Baltic on EC and have had the good fortune of MD’ing for some of my all-time favorite entertainers this week. I’ve been all over the map both geographically and stylistically…Russia to Copenhagen and comedy-juggling to swing and musical theater. It’s been a great week and I’ve really enjoyed the shows. First up […]
Recent gig photos
posted by Andrew D Meyer
Here are some photos from recent sets… These days we’re basically doing 3 types of gigs. Jazz sets. 7 piece big band arrangements. Motown. This is a show that we do with singers and dancers…though the best choreography comes from the horn section. Thanks to Lia Morgan, who I stole these photos from without asking!
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