Black Market Jazz Orchestra

THE BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA

The BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA IS A 16 TO 19 PIECE BAND THAT PLAYS A VARIETY OF BIG BAND AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. THE BAND FEATURES CUSTOMIZED ARRANGEMENTS AND OUTSTANDING MUSICIANSHIP WHICH CAN BE HEARD ON THE BAND'S FIRST C.D. RELEASED IN MAY OF 1994 WITH SEABREEZE RECORDS.

THE BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA HAS BEEN HIRED TO ACCOMPANY NUMEROUS TOP NAME ENTERTAINERS SUCH AS:
RAY CHARLES

CONNIE STEVENS

MARILYN McCOO

ROBERT BUILLAUME

JERRY VALE

THE BAND ALSO FEATURES TWO VOCALISTS OF IT'S OWN AND HAS PERFORMED NUMEROUS CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS AND PARTIES FROM THE PALO ALTO BLACK AND WHITE BALL TO HARRAH'S LAKE TAHOE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE.

ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA ARE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS WORKING IN THE BAY AREA AS TEACHERS, COMPOSERS, ARRANGERS AND STUDIO MUSICIANS. THEY HAVE ALL PLAYED MANY SHOWS AND BACKED UP NUMEROUS ENTERTAINERS. IF YOU NEED A BAND TO PLAY WITH RAY CHARLES, WE HAVE ALREADY DONE IT AND WOULD GLADLY DO IT AGAIN!

BMJO CAN ACCOMMODATE ANY SITUATION. A WEDDING AT A COUNTRY CLUB MAY REQUIRE A SMALLER GROUP OR A SOLO PIANIST.
NO MATTER WHAT THE SIZE, THE BAND ALWAYS PLAYS A GREAT VARIETY OF MUSIC AND IS TOP OF THE LINE ENTERTAINMENT!

THE BAND IS NOW PLAYING PUBLICLY AND IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR CORPORATE EVENTS, CONCERTS, JAZZ CLINICS, STUDIO WORK, WRITING AND ARRANGING AND OTHER PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS.

"BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA WAS DEFINITELY A HIT AND EVERYONE LOVED DANCING AND LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC."
Elizabeth J. Folger, 1996 Fantasy Auction Chairman, San Francisco Symphony

"OUT OF THIS WORLD, EXCELLENT AND FABULOUS JUST DON'T CAPTURE WHAT I WANT TO CONVEY TO YOU. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOURSELF AND YOUR BAND BECAUSE WHEN YOU PLAY YOU BRING NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS AND A GOOD TIME TO THOSE THAT ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE IN YOUR AUDIENCE."
Carol Imsand, Bride, 12/30/95 at the Sir Frances Drake Hotel

"THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL AMBIANCE YOUR MUSIC PROVIDED FOR THE RECEPTION FOLLOWING OUR PRODUCT LAUNCH. BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA WAS A DEFINITE DRAW FOR OUR LAUNCH ATTENDEES."
Amy Pogue, Event Coordinator, Oracle Corporation

"THE CEREMONY MUSICIANS AND YOUR BAND AT THE RECEPTION WERE JUST PERFECT IN EVERY WAY--MUSIC, VOCALS, PRESENTATION. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO USE US AS A REFERENCE."
Cathy Hastings Bayer, Bride

"THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC AT OUR WINTER PARTY. DURING THE COCKTAIL HOUR, THE MUSIC FROM THE FIVE-PIECE JAZZ COMBO WAS EXQUISITE. AND DURING DINNER AND DANCING, THE BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA NEVER MISSED A BEAT - THE MUSIC REALLY KEPT THE PARTY MOVING!"
Kenneth M. Taylor, Syntex Inc.

"THE BMJO BRINGS FORTH SOME TERRIFIC STRAIGHT AHEAD BIG BAND JAZZ. THEY HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO ROAR AND DO SO!"
Jonathan Barg, L.A. Jazz Scene

"...AUTHENTIC BIG BAND JAZZ. IF YOU EVER HANKER FOR THE GOOD OLD DAYS, YOU NEED TO HEAR THE BLACK MARKET JAZZ ORCHESTRA."
Kris Fell, Editorial Director, Hear Music