CELEBRATING 19 YEARS
and Nearly 600 Performances. . . |
|
|
Big Band Reunion, formed in 1991, are a group of professional musicians and music educators from the Northeast Wisconsin. Led by passionate big band music enthusiast and trumpeter Bob Levy, BBR continues to perform regularly for appreciative listeners of all ages as their swinging ensemble helps "keep alive" the big band sound we've all come to enjoy!
BBR has released two CDs and performed throughout the state including several appearances at Wisconsin Jazz Festivals. They've thrilled audiences with their appearances with guest jazz artists Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Ed Shaughnessy, Carl Fontana, Marlena Shaw, Eddie Daniels, Sam Pilafian, Donny McCaslin, Janet Planet, and John Harmon.
|
|
In School Concerts — A favorite of BBR followers and Band Directors and a long standing tradition with BBR's commitment to music education; often includes clinics in middle and high schools led by experienced BBR players and teachers. From Muskego to "up north," audiences have enjoyed these presentations.
|
The BBR is Available for Dances, Banquets, Parties,
and Fund Raisers
|
| MUSICIANS |
|
Saxophone: |
|
Randy Dorschner
Jerry Huelsbeck
Joe Mattern
Dave Jordahl
Don Carlson
Simon Weller
Ryan Alban
Marc Sackman
Matt McVeigh
Chris Felts
Casey Schmidt
Craig Hietpas
Dale Shipe
Sara Kind
|
|
Trumpet: |
|
Bob Levy
Brad Curran
Larry Darling
Don Hale
Jeff Stannard
Joe Tondu
Marty Robinson
|
|
Trombone: |
|
Ken Skitch
Tim George
Dave Dunning
Craig Gall
Nick Keelan
Pete Emerson
Lori Lacey
Bill Dennee
Evan Marlowe
Mike Wagner
Mike Marciniak
Jerry Chenot
Eric Larson
|
|
Piano: |
|
Noah Harmon
Jim Faz
|
|
Guitar: |
|
Phil Coe
Scott Dercks
Justin Zopel
Tony Kubek
Kelvin Kester
|
|
Bass: |
|
Dave Jerabek
Justin Zopel
Andy Mertens
Eric Ross
|
|
Drums: |
|
|
|
|
|
| CONTACT |
Band Director
Bob Levy
(920) 757-0852
E-mail
Manager
Contact: John D. Tassone
(920) 731-1643
E-mail
Booking
Contact: Don Carlson
(920) 825-7327
E-mail
Special bookings available with vocalists
including Janet Planet
The BBR has frequently performed for numerous
weddings, special receptions, fund raising events, and banquets, often with a vocalist
Additional Bookings for the smaller, 8 piece
LITTLE BIG BAND
of five horns and rhythm are also available at a reduced rate
|
| BAND SCHEDULE |
Performing 14 Years
Frank's Pizza Palace
815 West College Ave
Appleton, WI
920-734-9131
EVERY Tuesday night
7:30 to 9:00 PM
(October through May)
|
|
|
| Related Content |
Video & Music Samples
|
| Partner Links |
Frank's Pizza Palace
815 West College Ave
Appleton
(920) 734-9131
303 N Oneida
Appleton
(920) 277-2231 | E-mail
FOCAL
Jazz Corner Society
3415 Commerce Court
Appleton
(920) 749-2787 | E-mail
September 3-4, 2011
Jefferson Park, Menasha
LEAVEN Main Office
1475 Opportunity Way
Menasha
(920) 738-9635 | E-mail
|
| Private Venues |
Arrangements can be made to gain entry to private events if considering booking the band.
|
| Tags — Keywords |
Appleton, ballroom, benefit, Big, Band, book, community, corporate, dance, ensemble, entertainment, event, festival, Fox Cities, fund raiser, Green Bay, jazz, Menasha, music, musician, Neenah, promote, reception, retirement, reunion, school, swing, wedding, Wisconsin
|
|
PROMOTION
