John Williams Orchestra & Combo

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Location:
Aurora, Colorado
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Aurora.
Pay Range:
$500-$10000 per event
Member Since:
2006
Primary Category:
Big Band
Additional Categories:
20s Band, 30s Band, 40s Band, 50s Band, Ballroom Dance Music Band, Dance Band, Dixieland Band, Jazz Band, Latin Band, Oldies Band, Polka Band, Rock Band, Swing Band, Variety Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong. Well-known for solid dance tempos and exciting arrangements of jazz, swing, latin, etc.

Description

The JOHN WILLIAMS ORCHESTRA (10-14 pieces) is Denver's premier classic BIG BAND featuring classic big band swing, jazz, latin, rock, waltz, holiday/traditional, and great vocals. The JOHN WILLIAMS COMBO (4-6 pieces) is also one of the finest dance combos in Denver. No matter which group you select, combo or big band, the bands play the original arrangements of the great band leaders like Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington. With a song list of over 2000 tunes, you can customize your event's music. Both groups are perfect for your wedding reception, holiday/New Year's Eve celebrations, social/corporate functions, and dinner dances. John has been playing in the Denver area since 1971 and his combo and orchestra are very much in demand. He has played at numerous venues in the Denver Metro area including the Shrine Ballroom, country club, Elks Clubs, Lowry Officers Club, hotels and wedding reception facilities. The band plays a variety of musical styles including big band swing, Dixieland, Latins, country, waltzes, light rock & roll, and even polkas. Prices are flexible depending on your needs, size of group, hours, and location.

The JOHN WILLIAMS ORCHESTRA ranges in size from 10 to 14 pieces and plays big band swing for dancing with latins, waltzes, polkas, country and rock thrown in. The John Williams Orchestra played for the Glenn Miller 'Dancin' On The Plains' Festival in Fort Morgan, CO in June 2005 & 2006. The band was the headliner in 2006, having played in 2005 and was so popular that they were invited for a return engagement.

The JOHN WILLIAMS COMBO ranges from 4 to 6 pieces and plays all styles for wedding receptions, dinner dances, dance clubs, private parties, etc. John, extraordinare keyboardist, can also provide a duo or trio for cocktail parties or events requiring only background music. All size groups play requests. All you have to do is ask.

John Williams is also extremely adept at doing wedding receptions. He works with the bride and groom to get the special music for their first dance. He acts as Master of Ceremonies for the reception and makes sure that the reception is an absolute success. The prices for the Orchestra & Combo are the MOST reasonable in the Denver area for what the band provides.

The John Williams Orchestra & Combo has performed in Salida, Aspen, Eagle, Dillon, Vail, etc., in Colorado; also to Scottsbluff, NE; Cheyenne, WY; Seattle, WA; and New Orleans, LA; to name just a few. John and his band are members of the American Federation of Musicians and the Denver Musicians Association.

Select Clientle: Elks Clubs throughout the Denver Metro Area, Carousel Dance Club, Shrine Tanzers Dance Club, University Dance Club, QWEST, Columbine Country Club, Pinehurst Country Club, Denver Country Club, all major wedding reception facilities, Dex Media, Martin Marietta, Lowry AFB Officers Club, Glenn Miller Festival in Fort Morgan, CO, and The Ranch Country Club, to name just a few.

For the finest in professional dance band music for all occasions, call John Williams. You can't go wrong with a pro!

Song List

  • Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
  • In The Mood - Glenn Miller
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
  • New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
  • Misty
  • Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael
  • Jump, Jive, and Wail - Brian Setzer
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller
  • Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Glenn Miller
  • All of Me - Count Basie
  • Rock This Town - Brian Setzer
  • Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller
  • American Patrol - Glenn Miller
  • Little Brown Jug - Glenn Miller
  • For The Good Times - Kris Kristofferson
  • Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White - Prez Prado
  • Begin The Beguine - Cole Porter
  • Kansas City
  • Girl From Impanema - Astrud Gilberto
  • Embraceable You - George Gershwin
  • Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
  • Margarittaville - Jimmy Buffet
  • Leap Frog - Les Brown
  • Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
  • I'm Getting Sentimental Over You - Tommy Dorsey
  • Take The "A" Train - County Basie
  • The Lady In Red
  • Patricia - Prez Prado
  • 720 In The Books - Glenn Miller
  • I'm In The Mood For Love
  • Fascination
  • Around The World
  • Tangerine
  • Blue Tango - Leroy Anderson
  • Rockin' Robin - Trennie Lopez
  • After The Lovin' - Engelbert Humperdink
  • and many, many more....

Available For:

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, Weddings

Feedback

  • The attendees danced the night away and loved every minute of the performance! -- Tonya S, Denver, CO, 3/31/2008
  • We enjoyed John Williams Combo very much. We had more people dancing than ever at the event. I would recommend the Combo to anyone and would not hestitate to recommend the full orchestra also. John was very accomdating, followed up with our plans and was delight to work with. Kathy McGannon Chair An Evening to Remember Longmont (CO) United Hospital -- Kathy M, Longmont, CO, 11/7/2009
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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, November 07, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Fundraiser
  • Longmont, CO
  • Saturday, August 08, 2009
  • 7:30PM - Wedding
  • Boulder, CO
  • Friday, May 29, 2009
  • 6:30PM - Wedding
  • Usaf Academy, CO
  • Monday, March 31, 2008
  • 8:30PM - Convention
  • Denver, CO
  • Monday, November 12, 2007
  • 8:00PM - Wedding
  • Denver, CO
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