Judy Bridges/JazzCats/HappyWanderers

• 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

Looking for a fun yet classy band for your wedding or special event? Look no further than Bridges Brass music!

Bridges Brass ensembles consist of only high quality, polished,professional musicians!

The jazz ensemble, Judy and the JazzCats, has been pleasing clients with its blend of melodic jazz standards, jazz classics and swing. Female vocalist sings those smooth jazz standards plus beautiful ballad and swing tunes! 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!

Complete somglists available upon request.

Judy Bridges ensembles can expand to suit your event! Motown Band, Big Band, string ensemble,etc. Bridges Brass has great ensembles to make your event the best event it can be!!

We travel north to areas near Barrington, Niles, Park Ridge, Highland Park, central to Wheaton, Winfield, Lombard, Bloomingdale,Schaumburg, west to Plano, Sandwich, Sycamore, DeKalb and south to Joliet, Plainfield, Summit, LaGrange, Countryside....and more.

Please fill out the contact form below and Judy will work with you to help plan your event.

Thank you! Judy Bridges

• Achy Breaky Heart - line dance
• All of Me - swing- Female Vocal
• 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-Female Vocal
• Baroque Fanfare - classical
• Beer Barrel Polka - polka
• Besame Mucho - latin
• Beyond the Sea - light rock
• Black Orpheus - latin
• Blue Monk - jazz
• Blue Moon - swing-Female Vocal
• 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-Female Vocal
• 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-Female Vocal
• Moon River - waltz
• More - latin
• My Favorite Things - jazz waltz
• My Funny Valentine - ballad-Female Vocal
• 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-Female Vocal
• 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-Female Vocal
• Satin Doll - swing
• Save The Best For Last - pop ballad
• Sentimental Journey - swing
• Shadow of Your Smile - latin
• So Nice(Summer Samba) - latin-Female Vocal
• 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 or Female vocal
• Valentine - ballad
• Wedding March - classical
• What A Wonderful World - ballad
• When I Fall In Love - ballad-Female Vocal
• 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

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, 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

• 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
• Judy Bridges band played at our Park District's small Oktoberfest Party and did a great job. They were prompt, enthusiastic, and very talented. The band all had authentic German clothes on and were smiling the whole time. No wonder they are called the "Happy Wanderers." They truly seem happy performing for any size group and at any function. I would definitely invite the band back to the Park District. -- Karen S, River Forest, IL, 9/26/2008
• 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
• Bridges Brass was very accomodating. I requested music out of the norm for a wedding and they played it wonderfully well without hesitation. I would highly recommend them. They were very polished and professional. -- Eileen S, Darien, IL, 4/21/2007
• Judy was great and so was her band to work with. I would use them again if we need another act like theirs. Thank you, Theresa O'Rourke Special Events Director -- Theresa O, Merrionette Park, IL, 10/18/2006
• Judy Bridges did a great job and I would definitley hire her again. -- Maureen M, Plainfield, IL, 4/3/2009

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