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Приєднався 14 бер 2010
They're called The Big Band Alumni for a good reason; they're almost all graduates of some of the greatest big bands of all time; like Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Billy May, and many more names of the Big Band Era. What these legendary musicians bring you is the authentic swinging sounds of the 40s, played with the same passion that made the Swing Era what it was; the way this music was meant to be played.
What every swing band needs, along with fabulous musicians, are singers, and we're no exception. And because no big band is complete without a heart throb for the ladies we have Bill A. Jones, and for the men there is the beautiful Bonnie Bowden, a "throw back thrush" to the big band era.
What every swing band needs, along with fabulous musicians, are singers, and we're no exception. And because no big band is complete without a heart throb for the ladies we have Bill A. Jones, and for the men there is the beautiful Bonnie Bowden, a "throw back thrush" to the big band era.
Flight to Nassau - Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni - Rehearsal
Flight to Nassau - Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni featuring Bill A. Jones and Bonnie Bowden - Rehearsal at Las Hadas Restaurant in Northridge, CA 3-16-10.
Solos by: Larry Covelli - Tenor Sax, John Fick - Trumpet, Johnny Vana - Drums
Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino HD Video Camcorder. Sorry I missed the beginning of the song, and the shaky camera. (I don't have a Steady Cam mount...)
Solos by: Larry Covelli - Tenor Sax, John Fick - Trumpet, Johnny Vana - Drums
Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino HD Video Camcorder. Sorry I missed the beginning of the song, and the shaky camera. (I don't have a Steady Cam mount...)
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Moonglow - Chloe Feoranzo - Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni - Rehearsal
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The amazing 17 year old Chloe Feoranzo on Clarinet, with Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni featuring Bill A. Jones and Bonnie Bowden - Rehearsal at Las Hadas Restaurant in Northridge, CA 3-16-10. Solos by: Chloe Feoranzo - Clarinet, Dave Pell - Tenor Sax Rhythm Section: Johnny Vana - Drums, Gordon Bash - Bass, Ron Hershewe - Guitar, Bill Casili - Keyboard Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino H...
I Hadn't Anyone Till You - Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni in Laguna Woods, CA 1-3-10
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Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni featuring Bill A. Jones and Bonnie Bowden, in Laguna Woods, CA 1-30-10. Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino HD Video Camcorder.
Big Band Alumni with Peter Graves 3/21/09
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This video is dedicated to our dear friend, the late Peter Graves. (March 18, 1926 - March 14, 2010) We'll sure miss him sitting in with the band at those American Legion Post 283 shows in Pacific Palisades, CA He was a fine man indeed... Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni featuring Bonnie Bowden and Bill A. Jones, with Peter Graves 3-21-09. Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino Video Camcorder.
I Only Have Eyes For You - Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni with Peter Marshall
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Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni with Bonnie Bowden and Peter Marshall, in Laguna Woods, CA 1-30-10. Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino HD Video Camcorder.
I Love Being Here With You - Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni in Laguna Woods, CA 1-30-10
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Johnny Vana and the Big Band Alumni with Bonnie Bowden, in Laguna Woods, CA 1-30-10. Recorded with a hand held Flip Mino HD Video Camcorder.
So wonderful to see young Chloe playing along with all these very senior gentlemen. Music has no age.
That drummer is spot on it.
wonderfull !!!!
Johnny Vana was my beginner band teacher at El Paso High back around 1968. I'm still going at it. You can also see Mr. Vana playing in the band in "The Wedding Singer" movie.
Johnny Vana was my beginner band teacher at El Paso High back around 1968. I'm still going at it. You can also see Mr. Vana playing in the band in "The Wedding Singer" movie.
You're awesome Chloe!
I keep coming back to hear this again and again. I love Chloe's playing!! She is such a great artist, and at such a young age. Thank you Chloe!!
This is the background no interest pubic who attend many performances such as here who care noting about the musical performance that one has to listen to in the background.
Go on girl, blow it!
Chloe, you are amazing!
Like Artie Shaw, great job
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I'm So Excited to Find Posts on Peter Graves since I joined YT!! Peter was a lifelong friend of my dear Parents, having done a lot of work with my Dad in Radio back in the day!! I remember his wonderful laugh echoing through our home and that he NEVER visited without bringing my Mom gorgeous flowers. He was a CLASS ACT and a dear friend that my Pop still talks about with such love. THANK YOU for this POST! :) :)
This is wonderful. So rare to see him play. Thanks!
Looks like that was the day Howard brought in the hats!
Wow! What a great player! I can't believe she's only 17 yet has the big band feel like she's an old pro. Chloe is going to go far in the music world.
And quite right you were.
A star is born ...
that's what I'm talkin bout! swingin' Johnny ;)