August 4 - Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
| Bob Nixon
Jim Hayward - Alto Sax Mike Lutley - Alto Sax Greg Marsden - Tenor Sax Craig Hribek - Tenor Sax Gary McCourry - Bari Sax |
Nate VanderWerf - Trumpet
Matt Sumner - Trumpet Ted Craig - Trumpet Jim Sawyer - Trumpet Mark Wells - Trombone Paul Brewer - Trombone |
Dave Collee - Trombone
Paul Keen - Trombone Steve Talaga - Piano Tom Lockwood - Bass Eddie Eicher - Drums |
For over 45 years, The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles, featuring some of the finest musicians in the area playing swinging original compositions and arrangements as well as traditional favorites.
The musicians that create the live sounds are some of the area’s best soloists, sidemen, and educators available. Many have jazz projects of their own, yet dedicate time to fostering the performance of live big band jazz.
The band was founded in 1976 by the late Bruce Early, and has performed with many famous artists such as Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, Phil Woods, Pearl Bailey, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Maria Schneider, Allen Vizutti, Phil Wilson, Bobby Shew, and has been enjoyed by thousands of people at concerts, dances, and festivals throughout the region.