Jim Armstrong

• Angie Powers - Vocalist

From solo guitar to jazz combos or dance bands, I take pride in the quality and integrity of the music I produce today. After three decades of experience with rock concert acts, show bands and jazz groups, I currently work along the Gulf Coast and deep south either as a soloist, playing jazz and pop standards, Latin sambas and bossa-novas, or with a female vocalist as a duo, or with combos up to 7 pieces, with emphasis on jazz standards and swing with some pop and R&B dance material. In recent years I have focused on becoming a perfect classical guitarist for wedding ceremonies. Playing romantic music on the guitar is a love of my life and lends itself beautifully to other occasions as well; with an effortless transition to the sound of electric jazz guitar in the style of my influences, Wes Montgomery and one of my former teachers, George Benson. It will complement any sophisticated and romantic setting such as fine dining, wedding receptions, private house parties, corporate receptions or any occasion that intrinsically is a celebration of life itself. It can serve as a most appropriate and beautiful soundtrack for your occasion. Forty years in the music business have provided me with a diverse repertoire and the ability to adapt to a wide variety of situations or whims. My vocal repertoire ranges from material by Nat Cole and Michael Buble' to James Taylor and Jimmy Buffet.

***************************************************** My instruments are: an Ibanez arch top electric guitar and a Takamine electric/acoustic nylon-string classical guitar. I also play ukulele and banjo on occassion. I use a Roland guitar synthesizer, a looping device and a Rhythm Composer with personally-programmed (sequenced bass and drums) accompaniment for solo engagements. I am completely self-contained with all equipment needed for large to very small accomodations. I specialize in outdoor/beach wedding ceremonies with battery-powered equipment, including a wireless lapel mic for the officiant.

Sample Wedding repertoire:

Bridal Chorus (Processional) (Wagner) Canon in D (Pachelbel) Prelude #1. Op.3 (Boydston) Prelude in Dm (Bach) Minuet in G ( " ) Bouree' ( " ) Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring ( " ) Air On The G String ( " ) Ode To Joy (Beethoven) Hymne (Vangelis) Adagio in Gm (Albinoni) Por Ti Mi Corazon (Trad.) Gymnopedie (Satie) Amazing Grace (Walker) Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke) La Grima (Tarrega) Wedding March (Recessional)(Mendelssohn)

Sample of Incidental Music:

Theme From Romeo & Juliet / Marry Me / At Last / When I Fall In Love / Love Me Tender / Somewhere My Love / Moon River / My One and Only Love / My Romance / When You Wish Upon A Star / You've Got A Friend / Michelle / And I Love Her / Killing Me Softly / Time In A Bottle / Speak Softly Love (Lara's Theme) / Norwegian Wood / Somewhere Over The Rainbow / As Time Goes By / Here, There & Everywhere / You Raise Me Up / The Wind Beneath My Wings / La Vie En Rose / If / If I Were A Carpenter / Misty / God Bless The Broken Road / Smile / Someday My Prince Will Come / Til There Was You / If I Had You / I've Got The World On A String / All The Way / If I Fell / A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes / Autumn Leaves/Europa / I Will / Our Love Is Here To Stay / In My Life / Here Comes The Sun / Yesterday / Strawberry Fields Forever / My Cherie Amor / If I Only Had A Brain / More Than You Know / Stardust / Someone To Watch Over Me / Girl From Ipanema / Vincent / It Had To Be You / Laura / My Funny Valentine / Wedding Song / Dust In The Wind / A Day In The Life of A Fool / The Dance / The Days of Wine & Roses / Unforgettable / Besame Mucho / The Way You Look Tonight / Santa Lucia / What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Jim was so personable and accommodating, not to mention talented. He arrived early and did a wonderful job with both our ceremony and reception music. He's also a great singer! We highly recommend him! -- Lee Ann R, New Orleans, LA, 6/4/2011
• If there was a 10 for satisfaction I would have picked it! Jim couldn't be a nicer, tallented, and more professional man. He exceeded my expectations 100 times and he made my wedding ceremony special! Thanks Jim! -- Janie B, Gulf Shores, AL, 5/29/2011
• He was great! Fantastic personality and the music was just right. Thank you for making our event so special. -- Maria T, Mobile, AL, 10/19/2010
• Jim Armstrong played at our beach wedding and did a wonderful job. He arrived well in advance to the wedding and didn't need any additional direction. Overall, everyone that attended our wedding was throughout impressed with his music (age range 20-80). Our only regret is that we didn't ask him to sing more since he sang one song while playing the guitar and it was amazing. -- Brooke G, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 5/8/2010

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