The Robert Lawrence Orchestra & Quartet

New York City, NY

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Travels up to 200 miles

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The Robert Lawrence Orchestra Demo

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Live On Stage with Lucio Fernandez; Barbara Rosene & Susan Scherman

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David Giardina "Sings" The Rainbow Room

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The Robert Lawrence Trio at The Musto Cultural Center

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Alan Rosenthal on Keys

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The Robert Lawrence Trio

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The Robert Lawrence Quartet

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The Robert Lawrence Trio at Troy Towers

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Susan Scherman & Jahye Kim

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David Giardina sings The Rainbow Room with The Robert Lawrence Orchestra

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The Gala to Restore Hoboken

Overview

The Robert Lawrence Orchestra & Quartet has been performing black-tie events since 1998 in the New York tristate area. Award-winning Broadway musicians and vocalists comprise the band and can perform a variety of hit arrangments (originals and classic standards) from the books of Duke Ellington, Xavier Cugat, Lionel Hampton, Stan Kenton, Glenn Miller, Tito Puente, and many more. We can perform 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's hits as jazz, Latin, big band and swing. We accomodate each Client's specific needs. We are available for concerts, parties, birthdays, fundraisers, holiday & lobby entertainment, outdoor events, etc. Contact Susan Scherman, Gen. Mgr./Conductor for bookings.


Reviews

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Mauro D. T.

May 15, 2013

Top notch entertainment!

Always a great experience when hiring this group. Would use them again and again for all my events!

Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, Videographer

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, German, Italian

Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes

What to expect

An audience can expect to hear the finest tunes from the 20's to the 40's for their listening and dancing pleasure. The arrangements can be smooth jazz to big band foot stomping hits.

About

Susan Scherman, Gen. Mgr./Conductor, has managed and conducted the Robert Lawrence Orchestra & Quartet for 15 years in the New York area. She is a Certified NYC, Empire State, and Port Authority M/WBE (minority woman owned business enterprise). Some of our prestigious clients include: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, The Gala to Rebuild Hoboken, The Weehawken Waterfront Festival, The Rainbow Room, The Young Presidents' Organization, The Warwick Hotel, Grand Central Partnership, Brooklyn Downtown Partnership, The United Nations, and many more. We have performed outdoor concerts, fundraisers, festivals, dinner parties, and many more. Our Emmy-award winning vocalist, Ms. Lillias White, has been featured with my band. Other vocalists include Ms. Barbara Rosene, David Giardina, Van Martin (performing Sinatra hits), Keaton Douglas and many more. We work with all requests. We can send you a complimentary Press Kit and CD and DVD, if you choose.

Additional booking notes

I can provide my own Sound System and rider information.

Team

Alan Brady Alto Saxophone
Greg Westhoff Drums
Ben Williams Trombone
Ritt Henn Bass
Janice Friedman Keys
Bob DeBenedette Keys
Ronnie Glick Drums
David Barham Piano
Alan Rosenthal Keys
Kevin Brown Bass
Brian Glassman Bass

Set list

Some of the hits are In the Mood, The Very Thought of You, Sweet Georgia Brown, When Sonny Gets Blue, Mood Indigo, Stompin at the Savoy, Chatanooga Choo Choo, Take the A Train, Little Brown Jug, Star Dust, Sweet Sue-Just You, Sinatra hits, Jail House Rock, Rock Around the Clock, Blue Suede Shoes, and many others.

Influences and inspiration

I have traveled with bands such as Lionel Hampton (the original), The New Xavier Cugat Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Bob Crosby (the original), and many others, and I have incorporated their hits into my book. I have learned much about staging from the above great artists and am able to utilize their education.

Setup requirements

Stage area, electricity

P.A. system, lighting.

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