New London Big Band
0 reviews- New London, CT
- Big Band
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $1500-8000
Overview
Do you want your wedding guests to say, "That was the most fun I've had at a wedding!"
Set your wedding, corporate event or party apart from the crowd with the exciting sounds of a live, 17-piece jazz orchestra. This is music for all ages and will get your party started right with high energy dance music, classic swing and beautiful ballads. We're great for Gatsby-themed and 1920s themed events for that vintage, nightclub atmosphere! We take pride in our polished, tight sound. Members of the band have played in such notable venues as Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and the White House and artists including Aretha Franklin and B.B. King.
We do not play events on Long Island.
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Booking Info
Price Range: $1500-8000
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
PROFESSIONAL: We take pride in our polished, tight sound. Members of the band have played in such notable venues as Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and the White House and artists including Aretha Franklin and B.B. King.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Yes, we can emcee! A good emcee keeps the party moving and creates the right atmosphere. We can guide the event, from the first dance to dinner, toasts and the cake cutting.
EQUIPMENT: We provide PA equipment, including a microphone for guests to make toasts, speeches, etc. Our equipment is top-of-the-line but compact, and we'll tailor it to the venue. We can play recorded music during breaks from a playlist.
ATTIRE: We can wear tuxedos, suits with white shirts or all black suits.
CUSTOMIZABLE: We can adapt our music selection to fit the vibe of your wedding. You can request a specific tune from our song list, and even integrate music into specific parts of the reception. Imagine introducing the bride and groom with the Rocky Theme!
About
The New London Big Band is a 17 piece jazz orchestra, made up of the finest musicians in the Connecticut area. The band plays once a month a the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London, CT. The music is selected from the libraries of Count Basie, Buddy Rich, and Maynard Ferguson, as well as arrangements and compositions by bandleader Nelson.
Sean Nelson is the bandleader. When not playing with the New London Big Band, he works as trombonist and arranger for the US Coast Guard Band. Originally from Dallas, TX, he is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and the University of North Texas.
Additional Booking Notes
We provide the sound system, including a microphone that may be used by guests for speeches and announcements.
Services Offered
Set List
Jazz Standards:
88 Basie Street
920 Special
A Foggy Day
All of Me
Almost Like Being in Love
Basie Straight Ahead
Beautiful Love
But Beautiful
Bye Bye Blackbird
Cute
Days of Wine and Roses
Emily
Fly Me To The Moon
Freckle Face
I Ain't Got Nobody
In a Mellow Tone
Just Friends
Kid From Red Bank
Splanky
Stella by Starlight
Sweet Georgia Brown
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Warm Breeze
When You Wish Upon A Star
Whisper Not
Ballads:
A Child is Born
Angel Eyes
But Beautiful
Danny Boy
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Laura
Maria
My Funny Valentine
People
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Yesterdays
Big Band Era (1920s)
American Patrol
Bandstand Boogie
Blueberry Hill
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Eager Beaver
In The Mood
Let's Dance
Little Brown Jug
Moonlight Serenade
Nighttrain
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Seven Come Eleven
Sing Sing Sing
Stompin at the Savoy
Latin:
Brazil
Coconut Champagne
Malaguena
Naima
Peanut Vendor
St Thomas
Pop tunes:
25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago)
A Hard Days Night (Beatles)
Aja (Steely Dan)
Born to be Wild
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
Copacabana (Barry Manilow)
Deacon Blues (Steely Dan)
Eye of the Tiger
Green Onions
Here, There and Everywhere (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
I Feel Good (James Brown)
Keep the Customer Satisfied (Simon and Garfunkel)
Live and Let Die (Beatles)
Norwegian Wood (Beatles)
Proud Mary
Soul Man (Blues Brothers)
Spinning Wheel (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
The Beat Goes On
Vehicle (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Yesterday (Beatles)
Theme songs:
Beauty and the Beast
James Bond
Johnny Carson
Meet the Flinstones
Mission Impossible
Naked Gunn
Odd Couple
Peter Gunn
Pink Panther
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky)
Sesame Street
Star Wars
Novelty:
Tijuana Taxi
Salute to the Military
Bride and Groom Polka
Wedding medley:
Fanfare
A Pretty Girl
Here Comes the Bride
Daddy's little girl
Boy of Mine
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Gimme a Little Kiss
Bride cuts the cake
Ain't She Sweet
The Stripper
Stoout heated Men
Funeral March
Christmas tunes:
Blue Christmas
Christmas Song (Chestnuts)
Christmas Time is Here
Deck the Halls
Frosty the Snowman
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Happy Christmas, Little Friend
Here Comes Santa Claus
I Heard Christmas Bells on Christmas Day
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Nutcracker Overture
O Christmas Tree
O Holy Night
Santa Claus in Coming to Town
Silent Night
Sleigh Ride
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Team
| Sean Nelson | Bandleader |
Influences & Inspiration
Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Tommy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson
Setup Requirements
15 chairs
Power source
Social