The Dave Johnson Big Band

• Howard Shinedling - String Bass
• Dave Johnson - Trumpet
• Arlene German - Piano
• Pete Mittelstadt - Alto Sax / Music Arranger
• Lauren Koval - Vocalist
• Barry Milligan - Baritone Sax
• Arnie Rios - Drums/Male Vocal
• Bob Stack - Tenor Sax
• Jean-Pierre Michelou - Trumpet
• Chris Tune - Trombone

Although we can provide a group of any size, our big band is six horns, piano, bass, drums and vocalist all have at least 20 years of professional experience. The band plays all kinds of dance and jazz music with over 200 music charts in the book. Our own arranger can make certain that whatever special tune you want can be performed. We use a variety of vocalists so your specific needs can be met. The band leader, Dave Johnson, has played with over 20 bands in Southern California and he formed the original Dry Martini Orchestra which recorded at Capitol Records in 2003.

• Amor
• All of Me
• Apple Blossom Time
• Basically Blues
• Bye-Bye Blackbird
• Blue Moon
• Blues for Gerald
• Broadway
• Celebration
• Chicago
• Chispita
• Dindi
• Girl from Ipanema
• Gone with the Wind
• Green Dolphin Street
• Harlem Tango
• Do the Hustle
• It Might as Well Be Spring
• It's Not Easy Being Green
• Just Because
• Keester Parade
• Magic City
• My Little Suede Shooes
• No Moon at All
• Over the Rainbow
• Peanuts
• Pennies from Heaven
• Polkadots & Moonbeams
• Proud Mary
• Rainbow Connection
• Rainy Day
• Samba de Orfeo
• Satin Doll
• Send in the Clowns
• Silver Lining
• Simple Life
• Sister Sadie
• Strollin'
• The Summer Knows
• Take the A-Train
• Walk'er Back
• When the Lights Are Low
• Witchcraft
• Yesterday
• You Belong to My Heart
• Almost Like Being in Love
• Alright, Okay, You Win
• All of Me
• And the Angels Sing
• Angel Eyes
• Any Time
• Avalon
• Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
• Blue Moon
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
• Can't I
• Come Rain or Come Shine
• Fever
• Flash Dance
• Fly Me to the Moon
• How High the Moon
• I Know Why
• I'm Beginning to See the Light
• It Could Happen to You
• It's Only a Paper Moon
• Mean to me
• Misty
• My Heart Will Go on
• The Nearness of You
• Am I Blue
• Another Star
• At the Copacabana
• Auld Lang Syne
• Celebration
• Corcovado
• Day by Day
• Days of Wine & Roses
• Deed I Do
• Deep Purple
• Demitri's Delight
• Do It to Me One More Time
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore
• Feel Like Making Love
• Foggy Day
• Georgia on My Mind
• Girl from Ipanema
• Goody-Goody
• Grand Stomp
• How High the Moon
• I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good
• In the Mood
• Isn't She Lovely
• Just Out Front
• Just Friends
• Like Someone
• Love
• Lullaby of Broadway
• Mama Inez
• As Long as He Needs Me (medly)
• Miss Jones
• Nice & Easy
• On a Clear Day
• One O'clock Jump
• Opus One
• Our Day Will Come
• Perdido
• Proud Mary
• Rock That
• Rocky (Theme from)
• Satin Doll
• Second Time Around
• Shiny Stockings
• Sir Duke
• Spanish Eyes
• Spring Is Here
• Taking a Chance on Love
• The Look of Love
• The Way We Were
• The More I See You
• Thou Swell
• Tie a Yellow Ribbon
• Time after Time
• Traces
• Trepedation
• Undecided Now
• Watch What Happens
• Wave
• What a Difference a Day Makes
• When the Saints Go Marching in
• Who Can I Turn to
• Witchcraft
• Woodchopper's Ball
• Yesterdays
• Young & Foolish
• ...and anything else you request...

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The Dave Johnson Band is the perfect band to hire for any occassion. They can configure a 5 or 6 piece combo, or, as we hired, a full 10 piece swing band with vocals. The band set up their band stands and arrived early - in their tuxedos - which blended perfect with our black tie fundraising event. I can not imagine any more professionalism from a band than what we received. A 5 star band without a doubt. -- Lewis C, Anaheim, CA, 9/29/2007
• Dave and the rest of the band were fantastic. Given the chance to do things over, I would hire them again without hesitation. -- Anthony C, Garden Grove, CA, 7/7/2007
• Fantastic! They did everything I asked. They performed for cocktail hour between my wedding and my reception. My guests really enjoyed the music, which made me really happy. I would definitely recommend to anyone. They made everything incredibly easy for me from the moment I first inquired about their services all the way through to the end. I can't say enough good things. Very pleased!!!! -- Jennifer R, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 2/17/2007
• What a great thrill it was for our guests to hear the magnificent sounds of The Dave Johnson Band. The beautifully executed our theme of The Big Band Era and complimented that with a fabulous mix of other genres. In the four years we have produced this event at the Wilshire Country Club we had more guests on the dance floor than ever before. One of the many remarks I received is that they wished they had more time to dance! I also LOVED that they came in tuxedos and had music stands with shells, reminicent of the era. They are a very classy act and added just the elegant touch to the evening that was desired. Our thanks to magnificent Dave Johnson Band Marianne Muellerleile Chair, Autumn Eve 2006 -- Marianne M, Los Angeles, CA, 11/11/2006

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