Artist description The Straight Ahead Big Band plays a nice selection of Jazz, Swing, Blues and other tunes to the delight of local audiences and dance clubs in Northern California. Their first CD "First Take" is a live recording essentially using the first take of each tune.

Music Style Big Band - Jazz - Swing

Musical Influences Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Louie Prima, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole and Peggy Lee.

Similar Artists Count Basie, Louie Prima, Natalie Cole

Artist History The Straight Ahead Big Band has been around for about ten years. We are a true BIG BAND, with 18 musicians, including vocalist. We are on the internet at thegreenlounge.net/home.html, on jazzconnectionmagazine, and on cdbaby.com

Group Members Drums: Dave Barnett; Piano: Bob Hansen; Bass: Tom Andrews; Trumpets: Bob Sage, Dick Morris, George Goehner, Carlo Fazio; Trombones: John Schlenz, Bruce Gerard, Bill Corum, Ron Largent; Saxophones: Steve Fischer & Deanna Palmer (Altos), Craig Williams & Mitch Hawley (Tenors), Bill Rummel (Baritone); vocals: Nancy Fischer

Instruments Piano, Bass, Drums, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Guitar

Albums First Take released in 2000 and Second Track - Just released! Selling world-wide on CDBABY.com

Press Reviews "The only traditional big band music in Shasta County!" "Amazingly talented group that will take you back in time to the big band era."

Additional Info In 2002, lots of new Swing arrangements and vocals. CDs $10! When you e-mail us through this link.

Location Redding, CA - USA

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