SO YOU WANT TO HIRE The Roosevelt Jazz Band?
Imagine having a
20 piece jazz band (piano, bass, drums, guitar, 5 saxophones,
4 trombones, and 5 trumpets) play at your event. This versatile ensemble can
play
anything from the classics of the Woody Herman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and
Stan Kenton era, to compositions from contemporary composers. Performances
have ranged from providing background
music for intimate gatherings to
performing
before crowds of 20,000 at international jazz festivals.
Frequently asked questions:
Cost:
The cost for an evening of
the Roosevelt Jazz Band is $1,000. Special rates
can be negotiated for public service events. Checks are made out to Roosevelt Jazz Boosters and sent to the treasurer of the group. All of the money goes
toward maintaining the jazz program at Roosevelt High School.
Length of Show:
The band generally plays two sets of an hour each with a
15-30 minute break
in between.
Performance Needs:
The band requires a fairly large area in which to
perform; the space should be
approximately 24 by 15 feet. They also need access to power outlets for the
guitar, bass, and electric piano, if another piano is not provided. A minimum of two
microphones are needed - one for the piano and one for announcements,
but more microphones are preferred in larger halls.
Unloading:
Because there is
considerable equipment to be moved, it is best if the musicians
can obtain loading/unloading access close to where they will be playing.
Contact
Information:
For more detailed information,
or to request the band, please contact us
by sending an email to:
hiretheband@rooseveltjazz.org.
Because the band
has many obligations and the musicians have full high school schedules,
we suggest making your request as far in advance as possible.
Thank you for your interest in Roosevelt Jazz!