John Reece Project-Original Tunes Demo
JR with Twinkle in Sarasota
Caribbean Solitude (original) Masonic Auditorium
John Reece Project (Full Band)
Tbone Rhodes (In the air)
Charlie Ewing-Keyboards, Vocals
Randy Stevens-guitarist
Carl Grieco-drummer
Brad Prior-bassist
John Reece Project (Full Band-2)
Charlie Ewing-Keyboardist
John Reece Project (Full Band-3)
John Reece Project (Full Band-4)
The John Reece Project is a collaborative effort of John Reece and the country's finest blues, jazz, funk, pop and soul musicians producing an intense variety of music. The band’s CD “Caribbean Solitude” has received acclaim and is distributed through iTunes and over a dozen international e-commerce sites. The current line up includes John Reece on saxophone, harmonica and vocals, Charlie Ewing on keyboards and vocals and other musicians depending upon the performance requirements which can include: drums, percussion, bass, guitar, trumpet, trombone, male and female vocalists….etc.
6 reviews
David
March 21, 2017John (the awesome saxophone) and Charlie (the amazing keyboard and vocals) were so great to work with and their music was a beautiful and very important part of our wedding. We are so happy and blessed that they were available on our special day.
We highly recommend the John Reece Project for your special event!
Thank you guys for being so AWESOME!!!!!
Hired as: Wedding Band
John Reece Project
Thank you both sooooo much!! We had a blast and everyone was so respectful. Have a wonderful married life.
John & Charlie
Jame M.
September 22, 2014They performed for a celebration and did a great job. Everything from a lively background sound to getting people up to dance. Could not have been better!
Hired as: Dance Band
John Reece Project
Thanks so much for the kind words. We enjoyed ourselves as well…John
Christine M.
February 17, 2013Had the honor of seeing them at an in-studio session and was blown away (pun intended). Such an incredible mix of talent. Three of the members did vocal solos which really gave a nice variety. Hoping to see them again soon.
John Reece Project
Thanks so much. It was great having you there.
JR
Dj
February 12, 2013John performed at my fiance's birthday party and everyone had such a great time dancing. We've now raised the bar among our friends for how to throw a party. :)
Delaney K.
February 12, 2013I got a chance to see Sleepy John (of John Reece Project) play at The Piano Bar at Harrah's in Vegas. He has an amazing talent and knows how to engage the audience! Hope to see him again soon.
Price range: $600+solo / $1,900+full band
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000/$2,000,000 aggregate - General Liability Insurance
We are a diverse group of professional musicians who have performed with the greats all over the world. Saxman John Reece has shared the stage with Martha Reeves, The Vandellas, Larry McRay, numerous blues legends, performed with musicians from the Funk Brothers, Dramatics, Miracles, Mitch Ryder and countless others. John is an extrordenary performer and a master of the blues harmonica as well. John will be walking through the crowd professionally entertaining everyone. We bring the finest backing musician lineup and vocalists to your venue. Depending upon your needs, we can supply anywhere from a 2 piece (John on sax and a world class keyboardist) to a full band with male and female vocalists and a full horn section.
John Reece is an accomplished saxophonist, writer, producer, arranger and master of the blues harmonica. John writes and collaborates with local and touring artists and records in his own professional studio. His saxophone sound is highly influenced by his blues roots. John travels the Caribbean and performs with island musicians who greatly inspire his music. He has written and performed with Motown artists to include Martha Reeves, the Vandellas (Heat Wave, Dancing in the Streets), artists from the Miracles, Four Tops, Dramatics, touring blues artists to include Ronnie Earl, Larry McCray and many others plus the area’s finest musicians performing as the “John Reece Project.” Past awards and nominations include: “Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist”, “Outstanding Jazz Composer” and "Outstanding Jazz Recording" 3 consecutive years by the Detroit Music Awards and featured in Big City Rhythm and Blues Magazine in an article spotlighting great horn players. His political song “The Time Has Come” has been played on internet radio for the troops in Iraq. John performed live on NBC-TV for Superbowl Sunday with Motown Legends “The Original Vandellas.”
Please provide ample time prior to performance for set up and have parking available. If performance is outdoors, please provide dry cover or request that we bring a band tent. Thanks
Thursday
Launch Party
9:00am - 6:00pm
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Fort Myers, FL
Wednesday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Holmes Beach, FL
We have sets for Smooth Jazz, Blues, or a Variety Show featuring Pop, R&B,Funk, Soul and other danceable tunes. Our variety show includes: I Put a Spell on You, Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, Chain of Fools, Happy (Pharrell Williams), Love Won't Let Me Wait, You'll Never Find (Lou Rawls), Use Me, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark, Georgia, Viva Da Funk, Yellow Moon, LA Woman, People Are Strange, Riders on the Storm, We Want the Funk, Superstitious, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Proud Mary, Ain't too Proud to Beg, Mr. Magic, Stray Cat Strut, My Girl, Bad Moon Rising, Wonderful World( Louis Armstrong) , Blues Force (Larry Carlton), Heat Wave, Dancing in the Streets, Vehicle, Heard it through the Grapevine, 7even Large (Euge Groove), I'm Every Woman, What You Won't Do For Love, Inner ity Blues, Ain't No Sunshine, Killing Me Softly, I'll Be Arround, Miss You (Stones), Tell Me Some Good News, Feeling Alright, Benny and the Jets, What's Love Got To Do With It, Billy Jean, Tulsa Time, Let it Flow (Grover Wash.), Old Time Rock and Roll, Chillaxin (Euge Groove), Chill Factor (Richard Elliott), Coming Home Baby, Help Me, Spooky, and more…
Smooth Jazz shows include tunes by saxophone driven bands: Richard Elliott, Larry Carlton, Euge Groove, Dave Koz, Boney James, Miles Davis, Joe Sample, Grover Washington Jr., and many others. Smooth jazz shows can range from background dinner music to our SAXMANIA show with an stunning saxophone performance, depending upon the venue requirements. WE ARE PROFESSIONALS. We can tailor performance to your particular venue needs. Volume is never an issue with us. We respect your guests.
Blues shows feature "Sleepy John" Reece on harmonica. Called by many one of the top 10 harmonica players in the world. To hear a sample listen to "Boogie Chillin" on the audio page. Performance will include songs from John Lee Hooker, Blues Traveler, J Geils Band, Dan Electro, Ronnie Earl, Charlie Mustlewhite, Kenny Burrell, Robert Cray, Santana, Little Charlie & the NightCats, Junior Wells, Siegle Schwall, Johnny Winter, and many others. Real blues enthusiasts will not be disappointed! This is an unbelievable performance by blues master musicians using authentic retro equipment (microphones and amps from the 50/60's) and they dress the part!
Our professional photographer, Jim Maher, generally tours with us and is available for your event if the need so arises. His website is: (link hidden). Please check it out.
Any questions?…please do not hesitate to inquire.
John Reece
Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves, Euge Groove, Larry Carlton, Lou Rawls, Euge Groove, Bill Whithers, Grover Washington Jr., The Doors, CCR, Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, George Michael, Sade', Ronnie Earl, Richard Elliott, Santana, Michael Buble, J Geils, Spyro Gyra, Van Morrison, Little Charlie, WAR John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stray Cats, Herbie Handcock, Beatles
Proper power available and dry location if outdoors.
Jazz Band