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LOCATION:
Plainfield,
Illinois
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 50 miles from Plainfield, IL.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Lockport, Oswego, Aurora, Fox Valley, Montgomery, Oak Brook, Channahon, Eola, Lemont, Minooka, Downers Grove, Elwood, Bristol, Lisle, New Lenox, Yorkville, Darien, Warrenville, Newark, North Aurora, Mokena, Mooseheart, Orland Park, Westmont, Batavia, Clarendon Hills.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Brass Ensemble, Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio, Variety Band
GENRE:
20's Hits, 30's Hits, 40's Hits, Big Band, Classical, French, German, Irish, Italian, Jazz, Polka
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1992
PAY RANGE:
$150-$3500 per event
INFLUENCES:
Ellington, Sinatra, Basie, Bennett, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Oscar Peterson,Harry Connick, Jr., Chuck Mangione, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis
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DESCRIPTION:
Judy Bridges is one of the most versatile trumpet players in the Chicagoland area, playing styles of classical, jazz (standards and swing)and dance music. Judy Bridges has performed throughout the Midwest and around the world, performing in Russia and Poland. Bridges Brass ensembles consist of only high quality, polished,professional musicians! The jazz trio has been pleasing clients with its blend of melodic jazz standards, jazz classics and swing. Female vocalist now available with the jazz trio! Past performances include numerous weddings,VIP receptions, gala events, anniversaries, birthday parties...and more! The Mello-Tones Band has performed for Dr. Bob Arnot, former First Lady Barbara Bush,WGN personality Paul Harvey and Bob Newhart sidekick Marsha Williams. Talented accordion/vocalist and drummer join Judy Bridges on trumpet for a trip down memory lane! Need a German band for your Oktoberfest party or Cultural Day? The Bridges Brass "Happy Wanderers" German Band has played all the big Oktoberfests throughout Illinois and up to the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delavan! We wander from party to party dressed in authentic German attire playing music straight from Germany. We will make you feel like you are in Germany! Judy Bridges ensembles can expand to suit your event! Motown Band, Big Band, string ensemble. Bridges Brass has great ensembles to make your event the best event it can be!! Please fill out the contact form below and Judy will work with you to help plan your event. Thank you!
Judy Bridges
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Judy Bridges - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Beth Hall - Upright Acoustic Bass
Jerry May - Accordion
Bob Saul - Piano & Organ
Arlene Cook - Piano/Keyboards
Bill Voda - Drums
Ron Hilger - Bass
Sharon Monfeli - Vocals
Chichi Armstrong - Keyboard & Vocals
Lisa Kleis - Bass
SONG LIST:
Achy Breaky Heart - line dance
All of Me - swing
All The Things You Are - med swing
Almost Like being In Love - swing
Amazing Grace - gospel
Anniversary Song/Waltz - waltz
As Time Goes By - ballad
At The Hop - 50s rock
Autumn Leaves - swing
Baroque Fanfare - classical
Beer Barrel Polka - polka
Besame Mucho - latin
Beyond the Sea - ligh rock
Black Orpheus - latin
Blue Monk - jazz
Blue Moon - swing
Blue Skies - swing
Bridal Chorus - classical
Broadway - swing
Can't Help Falling In Love - pop/Elvis
Chicago - swing
Could I Have This Dance - ballad
Danny Boy - Irish
Darn That Dream - jazz standard
Days Of Wine And Roses - swing
Dream a Little Dream of Me - swing
Dreamsville - ballad
Edelweiss - waltz-male vocal
Evergreen - pop ballad
Fly Me To The Moon - swing
For All We Know - med swing
For Once In My Life - ballad
Forever In Love - Kenny G
Four - bop-Miles Davis
Georgia - ballad
Green Dolphin Street - latin
Groovin' High - bop-Dizzy Gillespie
Have I Told You Lately - pop ballad
Heart And Soul - swing
Here's That Rainy Day - jazz ballad
How Deep Is The Ocean - swing
How Deep Is Your Love - disco-BeeGees
I Just Called To Say I Love You - latin-Stevie Wonder
I Left My Heart In San Francisco - pop ballad-Tony Bennett/male vocal
I Saw Her Standing There - pop Beatles
I Wish You Love - latin
In A Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
In The Mood - swing-Glenn Miller
Invitation - latin
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing - swing
It Had To Be You - swing-male vocal
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - classical
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - med swing
La Bamba/Tequila - pop/rock
Let Me Call You Sweetheart - waltz-male vocal
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Love Story(Where do I begin) - pop ballad
Mack The Knife - rock-Bobby Darin
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - rock
Misty - ballad
Moon River - waltz
More - latin
My Favorite Things - jazz waltz
My One and Only Love - ballad
Nearer My God to Thee - gospel
Nearness Of You - ballad
Never On Sunday - latin
New York, New York - swing
Nica's Dream - swing/latin
Nice n' Easy - swing-Frank Sinatra
Ode to Joy - classical
On A Clear Day - swing
Only You - pop
Our Love Is Here to Stay - swing
P.S. I Love You - swing
Pachelbel Canon - clasical
Perdido - swing
Psalm 18 - classical
Rock Around The Clock - rock
Rock of Ages - gospel
Route 66 - rock
Satin Doll - swing
Save The Best For Last - pop ballad
Sentimental Journey - swing
Shadow of Your Smile - latin
So Nice(Summer Samba) - latin
Someone To Watch Over Me - ballad
Spanish Eyes - latin
St. Thomas - calypso
Straight No Chaser - bop
S'wonderful - swing
That Old Black Magic - swing
The Very Thought Of You - ballad
The Way You Look Tonight - swing
The Wedding Song - classical
They Can't Take That Away From Me - swing- Frank Sinatra
Time After Time - swing
Trumpet Tune - classical
Trumpet Voluntary - classical
Twist And Shout - rock
Unchained Melody - pop ballad
Unforgettable - ballad-male vocal
Valentine - ballad
Wedding March - classical
What A Wonderful World - ballad
When I Fall In Love - ballad
When You Wish Upon A Star - Disney ballad
Where Is Love - swing
Where Or When - swing
Words - pop BeeGees
Yesterday - Beatles
Yours - latin
GERMAN SONGS
Lichensteiner Polka
Du, Du Lichmenheisen
Tavern In the Town
Ein Prosit
Chicken Dance
Too Fat Polka
Happy Wanderer
Lili Marleen
Wooden Heart
In Heaven there Is No Beer
Wunderbar
Cuckoo Waltz
Auf Wiedersehn
Mein Hut
Lauterbach
Helena Polka
Die Lorelei
Du, Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen
Beer Barrel Polka
Ach Du Lieber Augustin
Too Fat Polka
Tavern In The Town
Tic Toc Polka
Pennsylvania Polka
Snow Waltz
Those Were The Days, My Friend
Bier Her, Bier Her
and many more!
IRISH
My Wild Irish Rose
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover
You're Irish and You're Beautiful
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Dear Gigmasters,
I was so thrilled with Judy Bridges and the Bridges Band! I couldn't believe how professional they were and how terrific sounding they were! Everybody at our party complimented them over and over! Some of my guests recognized them from other functions they have played at. I would definitely hire them again for any future functions and I would recommend their band to anyone! Thank you for a wonderful experience with this band! The music they played for my mom's and dad's 47th anniversary party was very nostalgic for my parents and all of their friends. I had requested polka music with big band and oldies music. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mary Anne Sorensen
--Mary Anne S.
Aurora, IL
5/26/2007
Very talented, pleasant, and professional! They were very helpful and very accommodating! Many of my wedding guests commented on how beautiful the music was. I highly recommend them for any occasion!
--Dana C.
Gary, IN
4/21/2006
The performers were on site in more than enough time to set up, sound check and prepare for the first number. They dressed in authentic German outfits and presented themselves in a very professional manner. Our crowd enjoyed all the German songs they played.
Thank you to Gigmasters for connecting us to their talent.
--Linda S.
Schaumburg, IL
9/30/2007
Click here for more client feedback
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, September 13, 2008
12:00PM - German Oktoberfest
Rockford, IL
Friday, September 26, 2008
5:00PM - Plano Oktoberfest
Plano, IL
Saturday, September 27, 2008
1:00PM - Lundeen's Liquors Oktoberfest Brew Ha Ha
Sycamore, IL
Sunday, October 05, 2008
4:00PM - Franciscan Village
St. Charles, IL
Friday, October 10, 2008
2:00PM - Asbury Gardens
North Aurora, IL
Saturday, October 18, 2008
1:00PM - Village Tavern
Long Grove, IL
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, April 26, 2008
7:00PM - Batavia Moose
Batavia, IL
Thursday, February 14, 2008
7:00PM - Private Home
Naperville, IL
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
7:00PM - Private Home
Naperville, IL
Monday, December 31, 2007
5:30PM - Chairty Bingo
Villa Park, IL
Friday, October 26, 2007
8:00PM - MT Barrels
West Dundee, IL
Sunday, October 21, 2007
12:30PM - Sunrise
Naperville, IL
Saturday, October 20, 2007
3:00PM - Brighton Gardens
St. Charles, IL
Friday, October 19, 2007
7:00PM - The Onion Pub and Brewery
Lake Barrington, IL
Saturday, October 13, 2007
7:00PM - Trinity Lutheran Church
West Chicago, IL
Friday, October 12, 2007
7:00PM - The Onion Pub and Brewery
Lake Barrington, IL
Saturday, October 06, 2007
4:00PM - Franciscan Home
St. Charles, IL
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Please note, in addition to Plainfield, Judy Bridges (Bridges Brass) also serves the surrounding towns of Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Lockport, Oswego, Aurora, Fox Valley, Montgomery, Oak Brook, Channahon, Eola, Lemont, Minooka, Downers Grove, Elwood, Bristol, Lisle, New Lenox, Yorkville, Darien, Warrenville, Newark, North Aurora, Mokena, Mooseheart, Orland Park, Westmont, Batavia, Clarendon Hills and many other locations in and around the Plainfield area.
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