Category Archives: Vocalist

Big Band: Can the Clutter!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

Further guidance from my friend Terry Stibal, a professional musician and band manager with his latest band, the Sounds of the South Dance Orchestra. CAN THE CLUTTER!!! We had a video made of our group once, something that I have … Continue reading →

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Seattle, aka the Emerald City ~ a visual postcard

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

Seattle… my home, picked with love from all the travels Suzy and I had while in the military. This visual postcard kinda speaks to the hidden gem that the Emerald City really is. Pssst, don’t tell anyone as there are … Continue reading →

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Mad Romance – Real Americana Vocal Quartet

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here is an example why I always include vocalists with the Microsoft Jazz Band. They wow the audience and brings people back to see us again and again.

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Microsoft Jazz Band does Zoot Suit Riot

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Gandalfe

The MJB performed their first gig (of five per year) on Seattle’s Eastside at the Third Place Commons. Did I mention how much I love working at Microsoft? We usually have two practices before a gig and the roster rotates … Continue reading →

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Funky, exotic sax lady

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Bassic Sax blog sez, “Today’s post is a comedic one. Marcellina, the Hungarian musician known for playing white, and more recently black saxophones, posted a video on her YouTube channel in December titled Andrea.” A tip o’ the cap … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

Pointer provided by friend and MJB pianist Saul Candib. There’s a new music group out there and it’s made up of many of friends from other groups and activities. Cherie Blues is a very tasty jazz and pop group that … Continue reading →

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MJB: Third Place Commons Swing Dance

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Gandalfe

Okay, I’ve finalized the Microsoft Jazz Band set list for the Third Place Commons the last Saturday in January 2011. I know, I know,… It only took me two months. Bruce Gallagher will be on lead tenor and Ray Guyll … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Gandalfe

Click on picture to hear the greeting.

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Nightingale

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Gandalfe

One of my fav videos from the In the Mood show last week is this little gem, A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square, arranged by Miller and sung by Robin Hilt. Robin Hilt fronts the Sky View Big Band as … Continue reading →

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In the Mood this weekend

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Gandalfe

I’m Jones’ing for some Big Band and the In the Mood theater production is doing their last weekend of the show in Monroe, WA. I invited late to the gig after I already had two other gigs, so I will … Continue reading →

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