"...We can't thank you enough for the swingingest wedding ever - People are still talking about it..." "...Thank you again for being a part of my daughter's wedding celebration at the Russian Tea Room. I continue to receive compliments on the entire event and many of the comments are about the excellent band and music..." |
Danny Repole - Trombonist, Conductor Danny is an Educator and a native New Yorker. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School majoring in trombone, and conducting. Danny also received both a B.S. and an M.A. degree in music education from Columbia University. As a trombonist, he has performed with the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, The Radio City Music Hall Orchestra(for five years), and many "name big Bandsb", such as the Les & Larry Elgart Orchestra and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. He has also performed and recorded the cast albums for several Broadway musicals including The Sound of Music, Cabaret, Chicago, and Superman. Danny was director of the U.S. Air force Jazz Band in Europe during World War II, and is now an associate professor of music at Kingsborough Community College.
Jason Ingram - Trombonist Jason graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree magna cum laude. He has played with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Johnny Mathis, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Arethra Franklin, The Temptations, and the The Four Tops. He has been a member of the Harry James Orchestra, the John Jarleton Orchestra, and the MGM Grand Orchestra.
James Zeller - Trombonist A native of Eugene, Oregon, James Zeller graduated from The New School and earned a master's degree from Queens College. He has extensive big band and jazz experience, and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Slide Hampton, and many others.