Artist description Bringing back that classy 1940s charm to the 21st century! Stuff that swings, baby...

Music Style Swing, jazz, little-big band, 1940s

Musical Influences Frank Sinatra

Similar Artists Frank Sinatra

Artist History JOSH FREY and his group 11th Summit was formed in the summer of 2000. Josh teamed up with pianist/singer/composer Devon Henderson to write 20 original pieces in a classic Big Band style in the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin. Frey studied Jazz voice technique at USC and has also studied Bel Canto Italian Opera. His unique style is a sassy blend of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, and Bing Crosby. ---- DEVON HENDERSON began playing and composing at the age of 13. He has played at such venues as the Cinegrill, the Four Seasons Hotel, and the Beverly Hilton. He has also opened for the Johnny Crawford Orchestra and the John Peters Band. He studied music at Santa Monica College, as well as with Charles Wardell Brown, a student of the American composer Vincent Perichetti. ---- Drummer MARK TOOLIN adds a punch to Frey's smooth vocal style, mixing Big Band flavor with the diversity of a small combo akin to Tony Bennett's work with the Ralph Sharon Trio. ---- HAROLD LAWRANCE has been described as a player diverse enough to play in the hard rock world, in addition to Jazz and Classical. His solid walking style alone is enough to hold the group together. He has played with such noted musicians as Van Halen and Three Dog Night. ---- FABRICE VIGNATI balances a pure Jazz feel with that of the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. Originally from France, Fabrice brings 1930s Jazz into the 11th Summit where his rockin' upbeat rhythm is right at home. ---- Trumpeter STEVE BILLINGTON is also fluent on the Flugel Horn. His stage bouts with lead singer Josh Frey fully round out 11th Summit's modern, yet classical approach to the fusion of modern music.

Group Members Devon Henderson (keyboard), Mark Tulin (Percussion), Josh Frey (Singin'), Harold Lawrence (Bass), Fabrice Vignate (Guitar), Steve Billington (Trumpet), Josh Horowitz (Supporting keyboard/percussion)

Instruments Keyboard, drums, bass, guitar, trumpet

Albums Baby it's being in love with you

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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