ALHC Bands for 2024
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Josh Lee and the Extended Family
Josh Lee and the Extended Family is a Philadelphia based ensemble that authentically celebrates the music and the dance of the swing era. Composed of the brightest young musicians in the city, the Extended Family strives to further the 100 year tradition of big band music while honoring its pioneers—Moten, Basie, Lunceford, Ellington, and Fletcher Henderson to name a few. Josh is a grammy winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger, as well as a member of the Count Basie Orchestra and faculty at Temple and Villanova Universities.
The Extended Family plays regularly around the East Coast with appearances at the Kimmel Center, Temple University, the 2023 MAD Jazz Festival (Virginia) and Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Founding Members: Chelsea Reed (vocals) Sam Harris (bass) Silas Irvine (piano) Patrick Hwang (drums) Jacob Kelberman (guitar)
Fareed Simpson Hankins, John Meko, Andrew Esch (trumpets)
Sean McCusker, St Clair Simmons, Jasyn Brazoban (trombones)
Adam Abrams, Mogi Taylor, Dylan Band, Josh Lee (saxophones)
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Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks is an exploration of swing, jump blues, jazz, American theater and rock 'n' roll.
Danny Lipsitz is one of the top established bandleaders, musicians, and entertainers on the scene today in New York City. He leads his band, The Brass Tacks, in captivating, feel-good music for people from all walks of life, performed by some of the top musical talent in the world.
In addition to being a staple on the New York City and international swing dance scenes, Danny has worked with Ronnie Spector, The Hot Sardines, The Losers Lounge, Julian Lennon, Jon Batiste, Avalon Jazz Band, The Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Billy Vera, Lucky Chops Brass Band, The Gordon Webster Swing Band, and many more.
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Photo by Marques Walls
Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists are “today’s premier swing band” (Broadway World) from New York City. Fueled by a love of dancing, their music has been described as “smile-inducing” (DownBeat) as well as “crisp, clean, and refreshingly joyful” (Syncopated Times). Their new album, “Together Again” (2022), was released following their headlining performance at Lincoln Center’s Summer For The City Festival. In 2020, they were unanimously named the WINNERS of the inaugural Count Basie Great American Swing Contest for their virtual performance of “One O’Clock Jump”. Their inspired recording is included in the Late Night Basie album, alongside a star-studded roster of artists paying tribute to the great Count Basie.
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