Gracenotes Entertainment

Long Island Sound Big Band

Performing the Big Band sounds of yesterday, today, tomorrow and beyond.

Thank you for visiting our The Long Island Sound Big Band website.

We believe in the power of jazz to uplift, inspire, and create a sense of intimacy between our listeners and performers. It is in this spirit that we invite you to connect with us and the Long Island jazz society through our performances, concerts, educational programs, lectures and discussions. We hope these programs bring you comfort, joy and escape from day to day grind.

We are a 20 piece Big Band. Performing at events ranging from black tie to casual outdoor concerts to elegant dinner dances, fund raisers, we do it all! We are fun and stylish and truly everyone loves to perform! The members of the band range from 21 to 70 years of age and combined experiences range from playing with legendary big bands, jazz & RnB artists to performing on Broadway.

We will remind everyone of the elegant and awesome bands of the 1930's,40's and 50's and beyond. Our repertoire includes many of your favorite jazz and Big Band standards, Latin rhythms, waltzes, R&B, as well as some exciting contemporary arrangements that you're sure to enjoy.

We have great female and male vocalists ready to sing your favorite songs.

Check out our upcoming events and come see us at one of our free public performances. Please contact us if you have any questions about the band, or if interested in hiring us for your next event -- we'd love to hear from you!

We are now a Nonprofit Big Band and are accepting donation and tax deductible contributions so we can continue to provide free services like outdoor concert, workshops, lectures and opportunities for ballroom dancing to the Long Island and Greater New York Communities.

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Live Performances

Next open rehearsal is Wednesday July 19 7:30-10:00 PM@ Buffalo Wild Wings 737 Merrick Ave Westbury 516 749-9453

Live Rehearsals

LISBB Singers

Louis Del Prete

Vocals & MC

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Susan Marten

Vocals & MC

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LISBB BAND PROFILE

Andrew Grossbard

Tenor Sax

Native New Yorker, saxophonist Andrew Grossbard has established himself as one of the most in demand players in the New York Metropolitan area.

Over the years, Andrew has had the opportunity to perform and record with some great musicians including, Carl Fischer, Glenn Drewes, Charles Blenzig, Robert Lepley, George Bouchard, and many others. Andrew also performed and toured with The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He studied with greats such as Eric Alexander, Steve Wilson, Jon Gordon, Dave Pietro, and Ralph Lalama. On the scene, Andrew has performed at many clubs, festivals, weddings and other events. In addition, he worked as a musician for Princess Cruises.

As a student, Andrew had the honor of participating in several outstanding music programs and schools around the country. Before and during high school, Andrew participated in The Friends of the Arts Jazz Program at the Planting Fields Arboretum on Long Island. Andrew was a member of the Nassau All County Jazz Band for five years and the New York All State Jazz Band for one year. In addition, he participated in the Nassau Suffolk Jazz program for three years. He is also a member of Water Colors, a contemporary smooth jazz band. Andrew is an endorsing artist of JL Woodwinds.xt

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Kevin Miller

Tenor Sax

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Sanford Marten

Alto Sax

Michael Amendola

Alto Sax

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Mikey Vitali

Bari Sax

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Vincent Cinquemani

Trumpet

Patrick Doherty

Trumpet

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Phil Gray

Trumpet

Philip Ray Gray is a versatile trumpet player equally at home playing lead or jazz trumpet. Based out of Long Island New York, he has subbed on Broadway shows, performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland Jazz club and numerous regional theaters. He is a former member of the United States Air Force Jazz Ambassadors and has played at various Jazz Festivals in Europe.

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Brian Lewis

Trumpet

Eric Miller

Trombone

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Brandon Rivas

Trombone

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Will Nannery

Trombone

Petro Hykavyy

Bass Trombone

Vincent Loccisano

Piano

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Dave Phleps

Guitar

Al Cardillo

Bass

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Jonathan Mele

Drums

Jonathan Mele is a versatile New York City based drummer/percussionist/composer/producer/engineer with varied experiences in Big Band

Jonathan Mele is a versatile New York City based drummer/percussionist/composer/producer/engineer with varied experiences in Big Band and small group Jazz, Pop, Rock, Funk and other styles.

He has performed and/or recorded around the world with many artists including: Van Morrison, Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Sheila Jordan, Ron Aprea, Chip Jackson and Lew Tabackin.

Jonathan's performances include venues such as Birdland, Cork Guinness Jazz Festival, Bray Jazz Festival, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (Ireland), NYC's River to River festival, Summerstage in NYC and the Iowa City Jazz Festival.

Jon can be heard on a number of recordings including Van Morrison's 2005 release, Magic Time.

Jon owns Tunnel Street Studio in Garden City, in which he writes music, records and produces artists and records drum and percussion tracks for singers, songwriters, and other musicians.

Jonathan is a Yamaha drum set performing artist and endorses Sabian cymbals, Evans drum heads and Vic Firth drumsticks.

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BAND PHOTOS

MISSION STATEMENT:

Performing the Big Band sounds of yesterday, today, tomorrow and beyond to a variety of listeners. Young, middle and senior aged listeners make up our audience. We entertain all genders and ethnicity. Through the power of music, we hope to give relief and an escape from the ever day grind and create an intimate experience between our listeners and performers
We hope to empower and pass on the flame of America contribution to the world, Jazz music. We aspire to inspire future generations of young musicians by holding clinics, perform free concerts to local Long Island communities. We Encourage opportunities for ballroom dancing. We strive to Educate non musicians in jazz history by holding public lectures and discussions to try to give a perspective of how the music has evolved through American history.

For Bookings call

Andrew (516) 965 - 9517 email: andrew.grossbard87@gmail.com

Al (917) 921-3140 email: alcardillo@alcardillo.com

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