George Gee Orchestra

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Tuesday, December 27, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, December 20, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, November 15, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, November 08, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, November 01, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
  • Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  • 8:30PM - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club
  • New York, NY
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Location:
New York, New York
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from New York.
Pay Range:
$1000-$10000 per event
Member Since:
2000
Primary Category:
Big Band
Additional Categories:
20s Band, 30s Band, 40s Band, Ballroom Dance Music Band, Blues Band, Broadway Band, Classic Rock Band, Disco Band, Dixieland Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Orchestra, Latin Band, Motown Band, Oldies Band, Orchestra, Show Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Count Basie, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Cole Porter, Louis Jordan, Louie Prima, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Perez Prado, James Brown, Wild Cherry, Kool and the Gang, Tony Bennett.

Group Members

  • Hilary Gardner - vocalist
  • John Dokes - vocalist
  • Willard Dyson - drums
  • Michael Hashim - tenor sax
  • Steve Einerson - piano
  • John David Gibson - trombone
  • Steve Wiseman - trumpet
  • Ed Pazant - alto sax
  • Shawn Edmonds - trumpet
  • George Gee - Bandleader

Description

One of the world's most recognized, high-energy, fun big band with swing personality George Gee at the helm. Have traveled nationally and internationally entertaining music lovers in all types of special events. From Ozzy Osbourne's 50th Birthday Bash in Beverly Hills to a corporate celebration with Bill Cosby at Disneyworld to a swingin' Lindyhop Party at The Hollywood Palladium to celebrity weddings to the Main Stage at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing to a command performance for The Prince of Jordan in The Middle East (summoned by Quincy Jones) to numerous appearances on network television (including a featured presentation on PBS 'Live From Lincoln Center') and social media - George Gee and the band has done it all!

A classic and hip swingin', New York City-attitude big band presentation to make any special event jump n' jive! Also excel musically with everything from mambo to classic rock to funk to disco to R&B to ethnic - they do it all. Fun Music for GREAT Parties! World-renown bandleader George Gee brings three decades of expertise experience to your very special event.

Former house band of the legendary Rainbow Room and Merv Griffin's Coconut Club at The Beverly Hills Hilton. Lively Big Band Swing, Jazz and slammin' '50s-'70s Rock/R&B/Motown grooves by musicians who have performed with the best! Specializing and internationally recognized as the specialist in the CLASSIC SWINGIN' BIG BAND STYLE. Ceremony music, tasty cocktail jazz and groups of all sizes for the main event, up to the classic 12-17pc. Big Band Sound!

Full-service multi-size professional groups featuring top NYC versatile musicians. Combos to Big Band Orchestras, Aerial-defying Lindyhoppers, Urban Jazz Tap Dancers, Featured vocalists (including special Andrew Sisters, Joe Williams and Frank Sinatra Tributes! George Gee celebrates his 31st Anniversary as a bandleader in 2011 - and never a dull party! George also believes in a close relationship with the client prior to the event and insists on being part of the inner circle of planning. George Gee plays SWING that ROCKS and ROCK that SWINGS!

Song List

  • In The Mood - Glenn Miller
  • Jump, Jive & Wail - Louie Prima
  • Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman
  • Love is Here To Stay - Ella Fitzgerald
  • Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Boogie Shoes - KC & The Sunshine Band
  • I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  • Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
  • Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  • Stormy Monday - BB King
  • Opus One - Tommy Dorsey
  • Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • Take The A Train - Duke Ellington
  • Oye Como Va - Santana
  • Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White - Perez Prado
  • Whats New - Linda Ronstadt
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley
  • Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
  • Jumpin' Jack Flash - Rollin' Stones
  • Manteca - Dizzy Gillespie
  • Rockin' in Rhythm - Duke Ellington
  • Cantalope Island - Herbie Hancock
  • Breezin' - George Benson
  • In A Mellotone - Duke Ellington
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
  • Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • Come Rain or Come Shine - Norah Jones
  • April in Paris - Count Basie
  • Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
  • Poker Face - Lady GaGa
  • Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Louis Jordan
  • Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
  • Kick in the Head - Dean Martin
  • Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
  • Hamp's Boogie - Lionel Hampton
  • Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
  • What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Available For:

Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, New Year's Eve Parties, Nursing Homes, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

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