Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters

Artist ID: 15688

BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS is a blast from the past and the best party music of today. Assembled to recreate the excitement of the world-famous Cotton Club in New York where the rich and famous danced to the greats like Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington, BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS combines swing, jazz, soul and pop into a powerful and energetic 3-hour, non-stop performance.

BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS PLEASES ALL AGES AND TASTES! Whether you're interested in a jazzy, swinging sound, or the full blast of world-class horns and amazing female vocals on a contemporary tune, BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS is sure to please your most discerning and diverse guests. Start with classics from the early jazz era of the Cotton Club and then JUMP into the best from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today!

BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS - CLASSY OR SASSY - YOU SET THE MOOD Looking for Big-Stage impact? Prefer something modern and approachable? No matter the style of your event, BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS offers costuming and staging options that fit perfectly. White tuxes, top hats and tails ... or cool urban sophisticate...we'll be a tailored part of your special occasion.

BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS is hardly subtle! But you can add the following:

• Five Fabulous Front Vocalists
• Presented as 13 or 17 pieces
• Offered with four or eight horns
• Kickin' four piece rhythm section
• Available as a Party Band for dancing
• Offered as a Big Band for concerts

A GROUP OF AWESOME TALENT These seasoned veterans have performed with:

• Aretha Franklin
• Earth Wind & Fire
• Dizzy Gillespie
• Lionel Hampton
• La Toya Jackson
• Jeffrey Osborne
• Wynton and Branford Marsalis
• The O'Jays
• OutKast
• Lou Rawls
• Lionel Ritchie

BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS Band Leader, Jerry Freeman, has PLAYED / TOURED WITH:

• Yolanda Adams
• African American
• Symphony Orchestra
• George Clinton
• Aretha Franklin
• Cameo
• Destiny's Child
• Dizzy Gillespie
• George Duke
• Earth, Wind & Fire
• Isaac Hayes
• Lionel Hampton
• Al Jarreau
• Quincy Jones
• Smokie Norful
• OutKast
• Chaka Khan
• Gerald Levert
• Shirley Caesar
• Ignacio Berroa
• Jon Faddis
• Paquito D'Rivera
• Panama Francis
• Rufus Reid
• Ray Charles
• Kenny Burrell
• Chuck Mangione

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As you know, I have been booking bands with East Coast for over 30 years and I have never been more impressed by a band in my life ! We were fortunate to have "Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters" for our 25th anniversary at the Figure 8 Island Yacht Club last Saturday night. Their music,appearance,attitude and stage presence was better than I've ever seen. Jerry Freeman was first class and was responsive to every need and request that was made during the night.There will be lots of requests for this band from all of our members attending and I am looking forward to planning our next party, somewhere, where we can afford the 4 more horns !!! Big Swing has raised the bar and some of our old favorites should all witness the production, energy and class that this new band brings to the stage. Big Swing did it all and I hope we can bring them back soon !
Buzzy Northen
Figure Eight Island Yacht Club

Big Swing is Awesome!!! The horn section creates a huge wall of sound and the male vacalist (aka Big Swing) is the best vocalist I have seen in a long time.
Chris McClure

You guys are the example of what entertainment "Should" be. Keep up the good work!
Makenna Coyne
Director of International Sports and Entertainment Business

I want to save all of you time and let you know we have another group which will rival any of the "super groups" in the country. Eight horns (the coolest looking and sounding horn-section we have ever had), three female vocalists who look and sound like the Dreram Girls, two dynamic male vocalists and a great rhythm section...Started the night with the great swing standards and ended the night (after a great performance from Chicago) with real party music. They are the real deal.
Larry Farber
Senior Partner, East Coast Entertainment

I hope we have an occasion in the near future that we can use the Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters! They are truely TERRIFIC! In the meantime I will be singing their praises all over the Northeast!
Amy J. Brown
New York, New York

The Ballroom Blasters were simply THE BEST band I could have chosen for my daughters wedding in Savannah. We fell in love with every one of them as they were the nicest people. I would highly recommend them for any wedding where you want to have fun.
Katie Waddell

This Band is comitted to the success of your event! They listened to our needs and delivered a high-energy performance that raised the crowd to the dance floor. Their repertoire is beautifully executed by talented musicians. A great package!
J F Legault
The Event Company

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