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LOCATION:
Grand Rapids,
Michigan
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Grand Rapids, MI.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Comstock Park, Grandville, Jenison, Belmont, Ada, Marne, Byron Center, Cannonsburg, Lamont, Caledonia, Hudsonville, Allendale, Jamestown, Rockford, Sparta, Coopersville, Conklin, Moline, Alto, Lowell, Dorr, Kent City, Burnips, Cedar Springs, Casnovia, Bradley, Middleville, Ravenna, Zeeland, Smyrna.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Swing Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Big Band, Jazz Band, Live Band
GENRE:
20's Hits, 30's Hits, 40's Hits, 60's Hits, Big Band, Jazz, Swing
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1990
PAY RANGE:
$700-$6000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Our influences comes not only from the great jazz leaders of 1900's, like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Paul Whiteman, Chic Webb, Fletcher Henderson, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Tommy Dorsey, Gene Krupa and others, but, from
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Makin' Whoopee The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - live - singer Annie Beals, (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn)
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Watermelon Man The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - Live - 60's pop rock, Herbie Handcock
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The Lady Is A Tramp The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - live - singer Annie Beals, (Richard Rodgers Lorenz Hart )
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Miami Beach Rhumba The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - Live - Latin book, 1946, (Irving Fields Albert Gamse)
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Testimonial for Paul Sherwood & The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - Ferris State University Hospitality Gala Gig
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It Dont Mean A Thing The Rhythm SectionJazz Band - Live - Singer Annie Beals, 1932 Duke Ellington
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Blue Skies The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - Live - Irving Berlin, 1926, arranged by Fud Livingston
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Sing,Sing,Sing The Rhythm Section Jazz Band - Live, Paul Sherwood, Drums, 1936, Louis Prima
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DESCRIPTION:
Dear Prospective Client,The Rhythm Section Jazz Band is extremely versatile. From classic jazz to pop-rock, our song selection consists of over 2,500 tunes from the Paul Sherwood arrangement Library. We have worked very hard to put together 'books' of different styles of music to give our clients more choices. We can choose our favorite songs to best fit your event or you can help us choose your favorites. 1. Swing is our speciality. 2. But, if we pull out the 'pop rock book' then get ready to rock, because we play over 150 songs from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. 3. If 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 10 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 and vocalist. 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. Our pianist is available to play earlier for cocktails and dinner or the whole night if that's all you need. We, also, perform as a post bop quartet with saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. If you need a studio band, recording sessions are our bread and butter. 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. Thank you for looking and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Paul Sherwood, band leader
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Bill Vanderploeg - trumpet
Bob Vanderploeg - trombone
Scott Lis / Dave Hess - Guitar
Paul Sherwood - Drums / Vocals / Leader
Mark Moran - Piano
Mark VanderKolk - Bass
Dave Dorner - alto sax / saprano sax
Steve Kam - alto sax / clarinet
Carol Bronson / Annie Beals - Vocals
Jim Pierson - tenor sax / clarinet
SONG LIST:
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
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Very talented musicians, they worked on a special request we had for a song in only 4 weeks. They are a great band if you are looking for jazz or swing for your event.
--Andrew G.
South Haven, MI
9/8/2007
Paul Sherwood and the Rhythm Section did a marvelous job at our wedding reception! Everyone loved the music - it fit our diverse crowd extremely well. The band was also very welcoming to my cousin, who not only sang at our wedding but also performed several numbers with the band. We received rave reviews about the unique music, and the dance floor was occupied almost all night! I would highly recommend this group for any occasion - live music added a finishing touch of elegance to our event!
--Julie L.
Grand Rapids, MI
5/18/2007
Truly the success of the party, this band was perfect for the occasion. Guests loved them, the Country Club administration loved them, and my whole family loved them.
--Susan S.
Lakeside, MI
9/17/2005
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Friday, May 23, 2008
0:00AM - Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
Saturday, July 12, 2008
7:00PM - Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, MI
PAST APPEARANCES:
Friday, December 07, 2007
7:00PM - Northern Lights Arena/thunder Bay Recreation Cente
Alpena, MI
Client Feedback
Saturday, September 08, 2007
5:00PM - Monroe Manor Bed And Breakfast
South Haven, MI
Client Feedback
Friday, May 18, 2007
7:30PM - Watermark Country Club
Grand Rapids, MI
Client Feedback
Friday, August 25, 2006
6:30PM - The Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday, July 01, 2006
11:00AM - Msu Union Ballroom
East Lansing, MI
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Saturday, July 01, 2006
12:00PM - Sanenz Wedding
East Lansing, MI
Friday, May 19, 2006
6:30PM - The Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday, December 10, 2005
6:00PM - West Point Hills Mattawan
Mattawan, MI
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
8:00PM - Pantlind Ballroom
Grand Rapids, MI
Sunday, December 04, 2005
5:00PM - Camelot Manor
Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday, November 12, 2005
8:00PM - Egypt Valley Country Club
Ada, MI
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Please note, in addition to Grand Rapids, The Rhythm Section Jazz Band also serves the surrounding towns of Comstock Park, Grandville, Jenison, Belmont, Ada, Marne, Byron Center, Cannonsburg, Lamont, Caledonia, Hudsonville, Allendale, Jamestown, Rockford, Sparta, Coopersville, Conklin, Moline, Alto, Lowell, Dorr, Kent City, Burnips, Cedar Springs, Casnovia, Bradley, Middleville, Ravenna, Zeeland, Smyrna and many other locations in and around the Grand Rapids area.
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