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Paul Sherwood & The Rhythm Section Jazz Band Swing Band from Grand Rapids, MI

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 9 Reviews
  • 16 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2004
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Starting at $1,500 per event

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Dear Prospective Client, The Rhythm Section Jazz Band is an extremely versatile jazz orchestra. From classic jazz to pop-rock, our song selection consists of over 20,000 tunes from the Paul Sherwood Music Library. This is one of the largest collections in the world of big band/dance orchestra music. The band is very family friendly. It is made up of top flight musicians who are professional in performance, dress and conduct. During the last 5 years we have added DJ services after the band plays to balance out the musical desires of your guest list, if desired by our client. Also, I can provide a combo or soloist for your cocktail hour or wedding ceremony. We have worked very hard to put together 'books' of different styles of music to give our clients more choices. We can choose our best songs to best fit your event or you can help us choose your favorites. I can accommodate special requests for a first dance or other special desires. Swing is our specialty. But, if we pull out the 'pop rock book' then get ready to rock, because we play over 300 songs from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. If Ballroom Dance is your thing, then, let us bounce, jump, fox trot, mambo, rhumba, tango, conga, cha-cha, samba, stomp, swing and waltz your group to nirvana. The Rhythm Section Jazz Band core is a 9 piece 'Little Big Band' and consists of 1st sax alto/clarinet, 2nd sax tenor/clarinet, 3rd sax alto/soprano, trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, drums playing instrumental and vocal music. If you prefer, we also play as a full big band with 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and full rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). Or, we break down to any smaller size combo if space or budget are tight. We, also, perform as a post bop quartet with saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. Add a vocalist? If you need a studio band, recording sessions are seasoned professionals at Onaway Records. We can provide a pit orchestra for your next play, on or off Broadway. TRS has a commitment to excellence and professionalism that assures a successful outcome for your event's entertainment. Not only are the musicians top notch, but, our crew sets up the band well advance of the musicians' arrival. The PA equipment that we travel with is of the finest quality and our people are the nicest in the industry. Please, call me to help plan your events' musical needs and to find out why our clients are so pleased with our services. Thank you for looking and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Paul Sherwood, band leader

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Review by Emily D.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on February 13, 2015From Grand Rapids, MI

Paul Sherwood & The Rhythm Section Jazz Band were wonderful to work with, very professional and put on a great show. They were very flexible, working with the swing instructors we hired to show our attendees a great time! Will definitely keep them in mind for future events.

Review by Deb C.

WeddingReviewed on September 22, 2009From Rochester, MI

Terrific! The band was very professional and easy to work with. We received many compliments to the quality of the music. They contributed a great deal to the success and enjoyability of the event. We would highly recommend the band and would hire them again for our next event.

Review by Bruce V.

WeddingReviewed on February 23, 2009From Grand Rapids, MI

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  • 720 In The Books | Jan Savitt
  • A Ghost Of A Chance
  • All Of Me
  • All The Things You Are
  • Bernie's Tune
  • Black and Blue | Louise Armstong
  • Blue Skies | Irving Berlin
  • Body And Soul | Billie Holiday
  • Canadian Sunset | Eddie Heywood
  • Cheek To Cheek | Fred Astair
  • Christopher Columbus | Fletcher Henderson
  • Cow-Cow Boogie | Ella Mae Morse
  • Cry Me A River | Julie London
  • Cuban Pete | Dezi Arnez
  • Diga-Diga-Do | Duke Ellington
  • Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me | Duke Ellington
  • Don't Be That Way | Chick Web
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore | Duke Ellington
  • Every Tub | Count Basie
  • Forty Second Street | Broadway
  • Groovin' Easy | Count Basie
  • Hey Jude | The Beatles
  • I Can't Get Started | Bennie Berigan
  • I Cover The Waterfront | Louise Armstrong
  • I Got You (I Feel Good) | James Brown
  • It's Tight Like That
  • I've Got The World On A String | Frank Sinatra
  • Jambalaya | Hank Williams
  • Just In Time
  • Mambo #5
  • Mean To Me | Ella Fitzgerald
  • Miami Beach Rhumba
  • Son of a Preacher Man | Atetha Franklin
  • When Sunny Gets Blue | Dinah Washington
  • Owner of a Lonley Heart | Yes
  • Peter Gun Theme Song
  • Mission Impossible Theme
  • Michelle | The Beatles
  • Mood Indigo | Duke Ellington
  • My Funny Valentine
  • Sing, Sing, Sing | Gene Krupa
  • Stompin' At The Savoy | Chick Web
  • Stormy Weather | Lena Horne
  • Taking A Chance On Love
  • Teach Me Tonight
  • The Way You Look Tonight
  • Who's Sorry Now
  • Why Don't You Do Right
  • Taste of Honey | Herb Alpert
  • over 2,000 More songs to choose | Rock, Jazz, Swing, Latin, Show Tunes and more
  • Be | Neil Diamond
  • Blackbird | John Lennon
  • Eleanor Rigby | Lennon McCartney
  • Feelin" Funky | Marty Gold
  • Hot Streets | Lamm
  • Music | Carole King
  • Reach Out | I'll Be There
  • Theme From New York | New YorK

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Past Events

January 29, 2015 • Corporate Function
Thu5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Grand Rapids, MI
June 30, 2012 • Wedding Reception
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Grand Rapids, MI
June 9, 2012 • Community Event
Sat8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Grand Rapids, MI
May 19, 2012 • Wedding Reception
Sat6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Lakeside, MI
July 9, 2011 • Wedding Reception
Sat6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Grand Haven, MI
October 9, 2010 • Wedding
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grawn, MI
September 12, 2009 • Wedding
Sat8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Rochester, MI
July 11, 2009 • Wedding
Sat6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Kalamazoo, MI
September 6, 2008 • Wedding
Sat7:30 PM - 11:30 PM Douglas, MI
July 12, 2008 • Wedding
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Grand Rapids, MI
May 23, 2008 • Wedding
Fri12:00 AM - 4:00 AM Joliet, IL
December 7, 2007 • Dinner Dance
Fri7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Alpena, MI

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