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“Nothing short of phenomenal! From the start, Anthony was incredibly flexible, easy to work with, and accommodating to our needs.”
- Sandra K.
“Nothing short of phenomenal! From the start, Anthony was incredibly flexible, easy to work with, and accommo-dating to our needs.”
- Sandra K.
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Big Tones Big Band
Featuring Special guests!
The Big Tones Band features a variety of special entertainment from Burlesque Performer and Singer Velvetina Taylor (pictured above recording with us at Third Wind Records) to Opera Soprano turned Jazz Vocalist Jessa V Salerno (shown to the right performing with us at Crossroads Cafe in Brooklyn). Please inquire about our full cast of entertainers!
Big Tones Big Band
(Classic Edition)
Our standard 7-piece Big Tones Big Band features an eclectic variety of oversized instruments:
1. Saxophone (and Vocals)
2. Alto Trumpet
3. Bass Trumpet
4. Bass Trombone
5. Tuba (instead of bass)
6. Piano
7. Drums
This innovative mini big band may be short of a 17-piece jazz orchestra, but using the sonic power of exclusively huge horns (big tones) we create the sound of a full big band. With tuba for bass, we seamlessly transition between timeless Swing Era and Crooner Classics into more traditional New Orleans Dixieland Jazz. Guaranteed to keep your party swinging all night!
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Quartet:
The Standard
Jazz Quartet
The classic quartet includes sax, drums, bass and either guitar or piano
This clip is from the Riverside Park summer concert series with the great bass master Ron McClure
Here we are playing an original tune of Ron’s from his album Lucky Sunday
I have recorded with Ron McClure on several of his SteepleChase albums. Order your copy today!
Chordless Quartet
Fans of straight ahead jazz will love this cutting edge alternative to the classic quartet
Seen here performing with Alex Sipiagin on Trumpet as a part of Dimi Ditrov’s concert series in Stuyvesant Town
Samba Quartet
Dance to the sounds of carnival with this high energy Brazilian quartet
We perform Brazilian classics from throughout the decades from Samba to MPB and Brazilian Funk
New Orleans Quartet
Have a mini Mardi Gras Parade with this reduced Brass Band
This quartet plays a diverse repertoire from second-line classics and Rebirth Brass Band to Top 40 party hits from throughout the decades
Limitless Possibilities with Trio
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Holiday Brass Trio: Trumpet, Saxophone, Tuba
Jazz Trio:
Drums and bass are the foundation for groove!
Walking bass and a swinging ride cymbal underlay beloved melodies from the American Songbook in our chordless jazz trio.
Heighten the vibe at any occasion like this cocktail hour at the Snug Harbor Botanical Gardens
Acoustic Trio:
Looking for something a little softer?
Bass can hold down the rhythm while piano (or guitar) plays the chords in our trio without drums
This pair of clips is from our concert series at The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Bossa Nova Trio:
Take your guests to the beaches of Rio De Janeiro with an acoustic Brazilian ensemble
This unique trio with Tuba for bass and Cavaquinho (Brazilian Guitar) is sure to leave your guests with a lasting impression
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Duo Sax + Rhythm
Duo sax + guitar: on display at the Manhattan flagship Bloomingdales for their 150 year anniversary
Duo sax + bass:
Great for Acoustic Jazz and Bossa Nova!
These photos were taken at a couple of our Bossa Nova Sunday brunches at AG Steakhouse in Westbury Long Island
Saxophone + DJ:
Hybrid setups with a DJ have become a cost effective alternative chosen by many
I can help you find the perfect DJ for your event, or if you already have one, we can always add live instruments right on top!
And it’s not limited to just sax!
Popular additions range from other horns like trumpet or trombone, to violin, cello and assorted percussion instruments
Duo sax + piano:
Perfect ambiance for any dinner party or social event,
indoors or outdoors!
Including this beautiful cocktail hour along the Hudson
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Solo sax!
I can play a cappella
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bring my PA speaker and play along to tracks
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