Jazz, Popular & Country

CLYDE WHEATEY

British-born CLYDE WHEATLEY is an accomplished jazz musician who has developed a uniquely original, personal, and accessible live solo performance style. Accompanied by well-orchestrated arrangements of jazz standards, swing, ballads, bossa novas, and contemporary jazz, Clyde’s alto and soprano saxophone and clarinet add sparkle and elegance to any event. Clyde’s performance credits include venues ranging from London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall, Hampton Court Palace, and Westminster Central Hall, to the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Boston State House, and the DCU Center, Worcester, MA. www.clydesmusic.com

ROSS TUCKER’S
HOT CAT JAZZ BAND

ROSS TUCKER’S HOT CAT JAZZ BAND is one of the hottest ensembles on the East Coast, specializing in swing, big band, Dixieland, and classic rock dance music. The Band’s repertoire includes Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey, as well as New Orleans and Dixieland favorites. www.hotcatjazz.com

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DAN GABEL’S HIGH SOCIETY ORCHESTRA

Dan Gabel leads three different groups–each focused on entertaining the audience, but each with a distinct sound:
Dan Gabel and The Abeltones is an 18-piece Big Ban, fronted by trombonist Gabel. With female vocalists and sporting a vintage look–and with a repertoire of more than 2000 arrangements, the Abeltones are the real deal–a Big Ban that looks and sounds just like the 1930s and 40s. Dan Gabel’s High Society Orchestra is a 10-piece ensemble that calls to mind the Jazz Age as it stomps through both known and rare tunes. “Authentic Jazz from the Roaring ’20s,” the High Society Orchestra is perfect for white or black tie events, Great Gatsby parties, and social functions where you want some toe-tapping music.  Dan Gabel’s Hot Jazz Combo is customizable to fit your needs. Perfect for a smaller venue, the Combo can expand from 2 to 8 talented musicians.

TED PAINTER

Ted Painter is an award-winning country music singer/songwriter whose roots embrace the roots of traditional country music while blending contemporary country and rock influences. Ted has performed as a solo artist and band front man throughout New England, Kentucky, Virginia and Washington, DC, at clubs, festivals and on TV. Ted–and his musical partner John Prunier–have opened for country hit maker Collin Raye, and Nashville Star winner and hit songwriter, Buddy Jewell. Ted received the New England Country Music Organization’s Songwriter of the Year award (2008) and CD of the Year award (2009). In 2007, Ted was a Great American Song Contest award winner. Ted’s approach to songwriting is songs that people can identify with, based on real life’s highs and lows–and everything in between.