"The Hollywood Rhythm Kings", Jazz Trio

Expect some great Jazz Standards, from quiet brush whisper, to roaring Basie, Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Sinatra style tunes. If client desires, we can tailor more to rock n roll, or pop. The trio can be augmented (depending on client needs) by adding sax, female singers etc.

Martin Blasick (Bass/guitar, lead vocals)), a prolific composer/producer for TV & Film, earned a Gold Record for his production of "Miracles Happen" from the Princess Diaries 2 soundtrack album. His song "Ladies of Tampa", co-written with actor Matthew McConaughey is featured in the film "Magic Mike". An accomplished guitarist and bassist, Martin has provided scores, songs, cues and arrangements for a diverse array of shows, including big band jazz for the TV series Army Wives. His music appears in Oceans 12, Oceans 13, The Matador, Bedazzled, Ugly Betty, Lost, The Reaper, Samantha Who and many more. Martin has also appeared on the hit HBO series "The Newsroom".

Kerry Crutchfield (drums/percussion) has been playing drums professionally for over 30 years. He has provided the beat for dozens of Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Show Bands in hundreds of clubs and venues throughout the U.S.. Kerry headlined the Sacramento Blues Society Festival with Luke & The Locomotives, featuring Robert Lucas. You can hear him on The Curbfeelers "Bellflower Mood" CD, nominated by Living Blues Magazine as the Record of the Year 1994. He has also covered the "Legends" style shows at Harrah's Casino , Treasure Island & Mirage in Las Vegas, as well as casinos throughout U.S. & Canada.. He has also produced the "Hollywood Custom & Vintage Drum Show" for the past 20 years. In 2012 Kerry completed a four week gig as the House Drummer on board the world's largest privately owned yacht "The World", while the giant cruise ship sized luxury yacht sailed from Mexico to Alaska. Kerry is also the House Drummer for BrainBrew Entertainment in Hollywood.

George Woo (Piano, Keyboards,Vocals) is an amazing keyboard player, blessed with uncanny sight reading abilities and a swinging sense of time. he is the Director of Music Ensembles- Band & Choir at the Garvey School District in Los Angeles. George studied Afro Cuban Music while attending CSU Los Angeles. His awesome solos on Jazz Standards never fail to delight the audience.

Bill Keis (piano/keyboards) attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston Mass, and shortly thereafter moved west to Los Angeles, beginning a long teaching, recording and performing career. For 2 years he accompanied such performers as Arsenio Hall, Jay Leno, Richard Prior and Billy Crystal at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. Bill also recorded 8 albums of TV music for Capitol Records, and played keyboards on Howie Mandell's TV show "Bobby's World". Several of Bill's compositions were used on the TV show "General Hospital"

The trio traveled to Toronto, Canada in February 2013 to perform with a "Welcome To Burlesque" production for VIPs at Casino Rama. Standing ovations all around!

Together, these talented men create a world class musical event as "The Hollywood Rhythm Kings"

While we are primarily self contained, if client is using a large/outdoor venue, such as the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego, a larger P.A. system will be required.