Category Archives: Vocalist

Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra is on Holiday Break

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Gandalfe

“Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.” ~ Dave Barry On the tenth anniversary of this swing band … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra Vocalists–Roger Bare

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra shares this number sung by our own Roger Bare. This dance was at the Third Place Books Big Band dance.

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MJJO Guest Vocalist, Tae Phoenix

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I’ve often cringed when I heard myself described as a jazz singer. I’ve always thought of myself as a jazz vocalist.” ~ Cassandra Wilson After a gig at Winterfest 2013 a young lady walked up to the band and said, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

Last night was picture taking time with my all-time favorite band, the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2012. This band is directed by Ray Guyll and consists of mostly Microsoft employees and alumni. The lead tenor and I (retired Microsoftie) are … Continue reading →

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Gordon Goodwin ~ Too Close for Comfort

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra luv’s this chart sung by our own Shaz. We don’t play a lot of Gordon Goodwin’s stuff because it is so fricken’ hard to do well. This one took a lot of practice, but we … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jazz Band Vocalists ~ 2011

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Gandalfe

I wanna give a shout out to the fab vocalists for the Microsoft Jazz Band 2011 season. The crowds loved them, danced to them, and couldn’t get enough. Much of the standard Jazz repertoire was written for the voice and … Continue reading →

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Once

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Gandalfe

I discovered a tasty little morsel of a movie last year that I have seen twice more since the find. The movie is called “Once”. This is one of many songs from the movie. Delightful, fluffy, and interesting could describe … Continue reading →

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Community Big Bands ~ Music for Swing Dance Lovers

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I were sitting in with the “In the Mood” big band last night. We have agreed to play in five of the six theater shows of a USO like production. She is playing the clarinet and tenor sax. … Continue reading →

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I’d Love to Change the World

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

Ten Years After ~ A Space in Time

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Son Aaron sings in a World Class Choir

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

Aaron sang in 370 member men’s choir this weekend and shared this clip with us. We are so proud. Click on the picture below to start the video. This performance was at the General Conference in Salt Lake City, if … Continue reading →

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