Brass From The Past "Rock & Soul Revue"

• Nick Drozdoff - Trumpet
• John Tomassone - Trumpet
• Jack Schmidt - Trombone
• Doug Daniels, Joel Moore - Alto Sax / Tenor Sax
• Kurt Anderson - Bari Sax
• Joe Quarrato - Drums
• Derick Polk, Scott Williams - Bass
• Bob Habersat - Guitar
• Robert Presley - Keyboard
• Jeff Anthony, Caron Buinis, John Aguila - Vocalists

Brass From the Past "Rock & Soul Revue" was conceived in the spring of 2008 by John Tomassone to bring the spectacular sounds of 60s and 70s horn bands back to Chicagoland.

Leveraging access to a vast library of arrangements, true to the originals he has resurrected the music of Chicago (Transit Authority), Blood, Sweat & Tears, Tom Jones, Sam and Dave, The Blues Brothers, Ides of March, Eddie Floyd, Jackie Wilson, Joe Cocker, and James Brown

The full band incorporates 5 horns, a four piece rhythm section and 3 outstanding vocalists. By selectively drawing upon the vast array of musicians offered from Milwaukee to Chicago the band has smoking horn work, screaming trumpet and sax solos, wild guitar delivery plus pulsing drums and bass laying down an eminently danceable groove.

The vocalists provide cover from Chicago's Terry Kath's 25 or 6 to 4, and Tom Jones' sultry delivery of It's Not Unusual to B,S&T's David Clayton-Thomas' You Made Me So Very Happy.

In addition to the horn rock, the band covers Santana, Doobie Brothers, Michael Buble', Bobby Darrin and a wide variety of other artists.

Brass From the Past offers a variety of ensembles in order to fit your needs, including:

The full ensemble which ranges in size from seven to twelve musicians.

We also offer Jazz Ensembles including a jazz trio, jazz quartet, and a jazz quintet.

Brass From The Past brings a powerful, dynamic show to weddings, private parties, corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, and club dates. Professional and exciting, there's no better entertainment for your event.

A recent review: "Brass from the Past features the music of the horn bands of history. Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears, some jazz, some swing, and lots of rock. Very hot new band just did it's debut. Look for a bunch more from these folks."

• 25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago
• A Song for You - Donny Hathaway
• Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
• Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
• Ain't to Proud to Beg - The Temptations
• Always and Forever - Heatwave
• Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
• Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Frankie Valli
• Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
• Dancing in the Streets - Martha and The Vandellas
• Don't Stop Till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
• Don't' Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
• Fever - Peggy Lee
• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Funky Nassau - Blues Brothers
• Get Down Tonight - KC & the Sunshine Band
• Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• Hip to Be Square - Huey Lewis and the News
• Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam and Dave
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• I Who Have Nothing - Tom Jones / Shirley Bassey
• In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
• It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
• Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
• Lady is a Tramp - Frank Sinatra
• Let's Groove - Earth Wind and Fire
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• LOVE - Frank Sinatra
• Route 66 - Chuck Berry / Nat King Cole
• Make Me Smile - Chicago
• Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
• Me & Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Girl - Temptations
• Natural Woman - Carole King
• Never Been to Spain - Elvis Presley
• New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
• Papa's Got a Brand New Bag - James Brown
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Rock Steady - Bad Company
• Shake Your Booty - KC & the Sunshine Band
• Shake Your Tailfeather - Blues Brothers / Ray Charles
• Shout - Isley Brothers
• Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
• Soul Man - Sam and Dave
• Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Sway - Michael Buble
• Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
• Sweet Soul Music - Sam and Dave
• That's Life - Frank Sinatra
• That's the Way I Like It - KC & the Sunshine Band
• The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
• The Way You Look Tonight - Tony Bennett
• Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
• Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
• You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• I would recommend to my friends, family and anyone looking for fantastic entertainment and talent to book this band for their next event. I'm still getting calls from everyone about how much they enjoyed the party and the band. Thank you gig masters. -- Jan B, Hawthorn Woods, IL, 2/25/2012
• After hearing Brass from the Past on Gigmasters, I was sold. When they arrived at our event they were nothing short of proffessional and their vocals were second to none. VERY GOOD band. The horn section was great! Very impressed with "think" by Aretha and tunes from Chicago and Stevie Wonder. Just a great any event band!!! I would highly recomend. -- TIM H, Rockford, IL, 4/14/2012

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