George Gee Orchestra

New York City, NY

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

One of the world's most recognized, high-energy, fun dance orchestra w/ swing personality George Gee at the helm. Have traveled nationally and internationally entertaining music lovers in all types of special events. From Ozzy Osbourne's 50th Birthday Bash in Beverly Hills to a corporate celebration with Bill Cosby at Disneyworld to a swingin' Lindyhop Party at The Hollywood Palladium to celebrity weddings to the Main Stage at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing to a command performance for The Prince of Jordan in The Middle East (requested by Quincy Jones). The George Gee Orchestra plays SWING that ROCKS and ROCK that SWINGS! Perfect for any special party and occasion, call them now!


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - liability

Unions: AFM

What to expect

swingin' fun music and personable attention and service!

About

One of the world's most recognized, high-energy, fun dance orchestra with swing personality George Gee at the helm. Have traveled nationally and internationally entertaining music lovers in all types of special events. From Ozzy Osbourne's 50th Birthday Bash in Beverly Hills to a corporate celebration with Bill Cosby at Disneyworld to a swingin' Lindyhop Party at The Hollywood Palladium to celebrity weddings to the Main Stage at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing to a command performance for The Prince of Jordan in The Middle East (summoned by Quincy Jones) to numerous appearances on network television (including a featured presentation on PBS 'Live From Lincoln Center') and social media - George Gee and the band has done it all!

A classic and hip swingin', New York City-attitude big band presentation to make any special event jump n' jive! Also excel musically with everything from mambo to classic rock to funk to disco to R&B to ethnic - they do it all. Fun Music for GREAT Parties! World-renown bandleader George Gee brings three decades of expertise experience to your very special event.

Former house band of the legendary Rainbow Room and Merv Griffin's Coconut Club at The Beverly Hills Hilton. Lively Big Band Swing, Jazz and slammin' '50s-'70s Rock/R&B/Motown grooves by musicians who have performed with the best! Specializing and internationally recognized as the specialist in the CLASSIC SWINGIN' BIG BAND STYLE. Ceremony music, tasty cocktail jazz and groups of all sizes for the main event, up to the classic 12-17pc. Big Band Sound!

Full-service multi-size professional groups featuring top NYC versatile musicians. Combos to Big Band Orchestras, Aerial-defying Lindyhoppers, Urban Jazz Tap Dancers, Featured vocalists (including special Andrew Sisters, Joe Williams and Frank Sinatra Tributes! George Gee celebrates his 31st Anniversary as a bandleader in 2011 - and never a dull party! George also believes in a close relationship with the client prior to the event and insists on being part of the inner circle of planning. George Gee plays SWING that ROCKS and ROCK that SWINGS!

Services offered

Team

George Gee bandleader
John Dokes vocalist
Hilary Gardner vocalist
Angel Rose vocalist
Gus Gazetas guitarist/vocalist
David Gibson music director/trombonist
Steve Wiseman trumpet
Shawn Edmonds trumpet
Ed Pazant saxophone
Michael Hashim saxophone
Jason Marshall saxophone
Willard Dyson drums
Marcus McLaurine string bass
Tom Pietrycha electric bass
Steve Einerson piano
Renato Thoms percussion

Set list

In the Mood
Take the A Train
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Respect
Under The Boardwalk
Stand By Me
Fly Me To The Moon
The Way You Look Tonight
Cantelope Island
Sway Cha Cha
Sexy Back
Billie Jean
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
Dancin' in the Street
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Livin' on a Prayer
Tequila
Love Potion #9
Paperback Writer
Back in the USA
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Our Love is Here to Stay
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Jersey Bounce
Jump, Jive and Wail
Walk This Way
Play That Funky Music
I Feel Good
Moonglow
What a Wonderful World
Mambo #5
Flying Home
Stardust
Tenderly
Jumpin' at the Woodside
Last Dance
I Will Survive
Thats The Way

Influences and inspiration

Count Basie, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Cole Porter, Louis Jordan, Louie Prima, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Machito, James Brown, Wild Cherry, Kool and the Gang, Tony Bennett, Rolling Stones, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Beatles, Temptations, KC and the Sunshine Band, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Lady GaGa.

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