UPTOWN SWING Dore DeQuattro Musicians Uptown Swing’s repertoire includes countless songs from every era and genre. Here’s what our clients say: “Simply said, you guys killed it! Everyone had an absolutely amazing time and the compli- ments have been pouring in over the performance you and the band gave. We are thankful for your hand in making our wedding a huge success and for the amazing time you guys al- lowed us all to have. Many, many thanks for a truly amazing job. If the woman makes the man and the band makes the wedding, I scored on both accounts!” ...Steven Brown MICK GAFFNEY Madison Square Garden. ringer and Kevin Eubanks Guitar, Musical Director from the Jay Leno show. Mick has appeared with Mick is one of the most such classic acts as Sam All in all you get the pic- exciting and talented gui- and Dave, Lesley Gore, ture that this phenomenal tarist you are ever going Tommy James, The Ma- musician and musical di- to experience. As musical mas and the Papas, The rector has the skill and director of the UPTOWN Drifters, Ben E. King, Chub- talent to make every show SWING, he brings a life- by Checker, Maxine you see, one that you will time of knowledge and Brown, Gary U.S Bonds, never forget. musical credits that is un- Chuck Mangione, Billy matched in the business. Preston, The Coasters, Little Anthony and the Gaffney's career includes Imperials, the Teenagers, playing Broadway with and Jay and the Ameri- Grease, A Chorus Line and cans. Dreamgirls, and graced the stage with superstar Playing with legendary Marc Anthony and the guitarists like Les Paul, legendary Paul Simon at George Benson, Rick Der- VOCALS GEDEON LUKE MCKINNEY Inspired by the Gospel in- producer Marc Swersky (Joe fused sounds that spear- Cocker, Roger Daltrey). After headed a cultural move- writing and recording dozens ment, (Sly Stone, Curtis May- of songs over a two year field, Al Green, Ike and Tina period, Gedeon began tour- Turner) Gedeon’s aim is to ing the Tri-state area and UPTOWN SWING UPTOWN bring back music with no audiences were captivated New York City Swing Presents boundaries, creating a as you will be when you see unique sound all his own him perform. while tipping his hat to his Gedeon Luke is an old soul mentors. with a new passion. Charm- In 2006 Gedeon was an ing, wise, and fiery (key American Idol Contestant word here is fiery), Gedeon and in late 2008 Gedeon was is a serious young artist. introduced to writer/ VOCALS continued TONI SEAWRIGHT KEVA HEWITT Toni was the first African American to earn a Keva has accomplished much on Barbados’ degree in music at Missis-sippi University for entertainment scene...she was personally Women. Toni captured the coveted Miss chosen to perform the flagship jingle for Mississippi Pageant crown in 1987, making CBC’s 98.1 FM and was produced in this hot history again as the very first African Ameri- track by Anthony Lowhar of Commercial can to ever win. She came in as fourth run- Music Incorporated, formerly Jingle Jams. ner-up in the Miss America Pageant the When Keva was just 18, the local rap group same year. “BigS&T” used her vocal skills in their “Who U Roll Wid?” single. She appeared on Tre- Toni sang background vocals for artists such zay’s 2004 Crop Over hit, “Nina,” and on the as Teena Marie, Freddie Jackson, Tony Terry, InchiZ track and video for "TruDatBaby." In RuPaul, Shaggy, and Laura Branigan. She 2005, she performed on the Hit Island Stu- starred alongside Stephanie Mills and Andre dio’s “Nice,” which earned heavy rotation on DeShields in the musical The Wiz and made most of the island’s radio stations. her Broadway debut in Street Corner Sym- phony and Delta Rising. She also starred in the off-Broadway play Josh (The Black Babe Ruth)/Satchel (Requiem for Racism) and Sister Ann in the AUDELCO award-winning play, What Would Jesus Do? Most recently, Toni starred as Miss Mamie in "The Widow and Miss Mamie" at the Harlem School of TONY BABINO (Crooner) Vivino, Artie Shaw Orchestra Tex Beneke ANTHONY BABINO (Rocker) Opened for, appeared with, shared the stage Orchestra, Little Anthony & Imperials, John- Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, and with: Milton Berle, Connie Haines, Les Paul, ny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge … to name a growing up in a musical household, Anthony Patti Labelle, Freddie Roman, Sal Richards, few! was heavily influenced by The Beatles and Jack Fontana, Lenny Rush, Stewie Stone, the Classic Rock era. Anthony began playing Michael Amante, Danny Aiello, Dominic guitar and writing songs at the age of nine, Chianese, Michael J Fox, (and had the opportunity to record with Pat Dick Capri, Pat Cooper, Metheny, before he turned 18). Mal Z Lawrence, Ray Serra, Kevin Dobson, Alto & Mantia, Lou Cary, Rick Starr Dave Michaels, Jimmy Carroll, Glenn Super, Elliott Finkel, Sgro Brothers, Norman Brooks, (Uncle) Floyd “Hot Lips” JOE MORANT (singer, trumpet) Lymon and a performance for Queen Eliza- RALPH PEREZ (singer, conga) Known as "Mr. Enter- beth. He has performed and recorded with A native New Yorker who tainer," Morant has hundreds of musicians, including the Harlem has been performing pro- traveled the world - Blues and Jazz Band, Ray Charles, James fessionally since age 13 Russia, Denmark, Brown, Tina Turner, George Benson, Lionel with local folkloric bands Sweden, Finland, Hampton's Orchestra, Paul McCartney, Dizzy and at wedding bands for Germany, France, and Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, over 28 years. Ralph stud- Mexico - performing and Jabbo Smith. He has also performed ied Latin percussion at the in an array of venues, regularly with a septet at Merv Griffin's Ho- Boys Harbor Conservatory including the London tel Resorts International in Atlantic City. of Music in Spanish Harlem and performed Paladium with Frankie with Latin legends such as Tito Puente, John- ny Pacheco, Chico O'Farrill. Page 2 UPTOWN SWING BAND MEMBERS JEFF GANZ (bass) vin Van Peebles, Southside Johnny and the ALEX COLLINS Jeff’s resume reads like a who's who of Asbury Jukes, Dr. John, Larry Coryell, Eddie (keyboard) popular American music. He has occupied Money, Jim Dawson, Christine Lavin, Mari- Graduated from the the bass chair on television, in concert and lyn Michaels, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. Manhattan School on CD for such artists as Rita Moreno, How- of Music, earning a ard Levy, Melanie, Al Cohn, Johnnie John- Masters degree in son, The Village People, Billie Joe Royal, Jazz Composition in Marvin Hamlisch, Cleo Laine, Liza Minnelli, spring 2009, where I Clint Holmes, Andy Williams, Kenwood Den- had the pleasure of nard,and Ben Vereen, amongst others. studying with the great Mr. Michael Jeff has toured and Patterson. This was recorded with after earning a such legends as Bachelors Degree from the Eastman School of Johnny Winter, Music in 2007. I appreciate all styles of music Roy Buchanan, and compose everything ranging from music John Lee Hooker, for film and symphonic works to music in the Gerry Mulligan, jazz/pop idiom. As a performer, I can be seen Laurie Anderson, as a leader and a sideman. "The Alex Collins Lou Reed, Tito Trio," currently features bassist Tom DiCarlo, Puente, Chuck drummer Chris Brown and yours truly, Alex Berry, Joe Morello, Collins, on piano. Eddie Fisher, Mel- RODNEY HOWARD (drums) RICH ZUKOR (drums) Trouble, Matt Rodney breathes life into the tepid, paint- Rich has played/toured/recorded with Flinner, Casey by-numbers method that has become the The Deep End, Sugamyth, Rex Reed, The Driessen, Josh norm for the modern approach to live New York Citizens, Jane Monheit, Bucky Pinkham, music. Injecting a big dose of in-the- Pizzarelli, Gene Bertoncini, Dem Brooklyn Bistro Blue, moment heart into the world of backing Bums, Dave's True Story, Kelly Flint, Julia Kaydi John- tracks and "hit the space bar" mentality, Joseph, Eric Bazillian (The Hooters), Libby son, Michael he's a reminder Johnson, Anne Mironchik, Dave Cantor, Andrew and that there can be Lipbone Redding, Frank Vignola, Aaron Swingerhead, Juliet Koka, Beatles Tribute charm and spon- Weinstein, Fareed Haque, Menopause Band Strawberry Fields, Wonderous Stories, taneity in live pop (The Musical), Ryan Cavanaugh, Mel Lew- Mo Shapiro, Phoebe Legere, Nonononet, music. is Jazz Orchestra, Sarah Hommel, Ehran Janis Siegel, Tom Bowes, Double Down, Lucy Elisha, Jack Crosley, The Frank and Joe Plays with Avril Bonilla, Chuck Redd, Joe Byrd, Morris Broth- Show, The Maxes, John Montagna, Four Lavigne, Gavin ers, Jamie Masefield, Richie Byrne, Bob Eighteen, Tommy Williams, Robinella, DeGraw, Regina Malone, and many others! Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling, Trey Alex- Spektor. ander, Mimi Fox, Nick Russo, Vanessa JOHN HAHN (trombone) the "Producers". John has played with many chael Bolton, Queen Latifa, Lou Rawles, Mar- John began working as both a classical and of New York’s best big bands including the tha Reeves, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Webb, contemporary musician at an early age. His Mel Lewis Big Band at The Village Vanguard, Buddy Guy, Ben E. King, The Wynans, Kid credits on Broadway the Mingus Big Band at the Time Cafe, and Creole, Toots Thielmans, Dave Kozz, Eddie include "Miss Sai- the Bob Mintzer Big Band. His powerful Money, KC and the Sunshine Band, and gon" (10 years), "Lena sound lends some credibility to the band’s many, many others. Horne: The Lady and name. Her Music", "Jesus Christ Superstar" and KEN GIOFFRE (sax) he has toured interna- Ken has performed or recorded with Nancy tionally with "Dream Wilson, B. B. King, Dianne Reeves, Tito Girls", "Les Misera- Puente, Mose Allison, Ruth Brown, The bles", "The Wiz" (with Temptations, Cab Calloway, Dr.