The George Rose Big Band

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The George Rose Big Band
Celebrating over thirty years of continuous operation as an orchestra/ band providing big band music to London, Toronto and the GTA, Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, St. Catherines, Niagara Falls, Guelph, Burlington, Oakville, Brantford and the surrounding area, The George Rose Big Band shows no sign of slowing down. This highly charged swing band could be the perfect band for any big band or jazz orchestra festival. Whether your event requires the services of a dance band, swing orchestra, or jazz band, this musical ensemble has the answer. It should be noted that as well as the big band/ jazz orchestra format, the group can also provide smaller bands for jazz music entertainment during cocktails or dinner. "Quality music is the most important element of our performance," claims big band leader George Rose. "We spend a great deal of time and money on good musical arrangements, as we feel the quality of our musical performance is a reflection on us as musicians." Once you hear this high quality orchestra, you realize how true that statement is. Excellent vocals both male and female highlight this big band's performances, with tunes made famous by such artists as Beyonce, Norah Jones, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Blondie, Michael Buble, George Michael, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sinatra, Brian Setzer, Joe Williams, Chicago and many more. If you prefer, the band can play any of the classic big band swing tunes from the forties. For the jazz concerts this extremely versatile jazz/ swing orchestra /band features the music of Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Charley Parker, Stan Kenton, Oscar Peterson and many more great jazz musicians. Home base for the group is Brantford, Ontario, and the band regularly travels from the Brantford area to event locations in Toronto, London, Hamilton, Burlington, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Oakville, St. Catherines or any other Ontario location within about 100 miles from Brantford. Whether it's a Jazz Festival, Jazz Concert, Homecoming Dance, College Event, Corporate Function, Grand Opening/Product Promotion, Wedding Reception, Special Anniversary or Birthday, Service Club or Country Club Dance, or Gala Fundraiser, this is the big swing band for you. Recordings or videos of some of the band performances can be made available. Add some class to your event with the George Rose Big Band. "A band for all reasons." This Brantford, Ontario band is all Canadian and has serviced the musical needs of central Ontario for over thirty years. Whether you are from London, Hamilton, Kitchener, Toronto and the GTA, Oakville, Guelph or St Catherines you will not find a band more willing and prepared to make your event a success. Versatile Big Band entertainment available for: Corporate Parties Christmas Big Band Music College Events University Events Country Clubs / Curling Clubs Concerts Dances Fund Raisers Community Events Service Clubs Grand Opening Music Anniversaries Entertainment Wedding Big Band Special Birthdays Festivals / Re-Unions