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Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra
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"Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra"

TACOMA, Washington
United States

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   Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra: General Info
Member Since10/13/2006
Band Websiterichwetzel.com
Band MembersRich Wetzel, Jim Cochran, Rick White, Tim Malland, Fraser Hutchinson, Greg London, Tracy Hooker, Don Rose, Dave Natseway, Keith Klawitter, John Beach, Steve DeGarmo, Rocky Romento, Steve Stefanowicz
InfluencesMaynard Ferguson, Arturo Sandoval, Doc Severinsen, Bill Chase, Paul Cacia, Walt Johnson, Bobby Shew, Freddie Hubbard, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Woody Herman, Count Basie, and many more.
Sounds LikeRich Wetzel, Maynard Ferguson, Paul Cacia, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Stan Kenton, Bill Chase, Woody Herman
Record LabelEmerald Star Entertainment
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 16 2008 4:00P
McKinley Ave Arts and Street Festival Tacoma, Washington
Aug 23 2008 1:00P
Freighthouse Square ( tentative date TBA ) Tacoma, Washington
Oct 2 2008 1:00P
Trumpet Clinic and Concert, with U of ID, Pocatello Pocatello
Dec 7 2008 5:00P
Friends of The Holidays - The Swiss Pub Tacoma, Washington

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   About Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra
Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra... Tacoma-based trumpeter Rich Wetzel is well known as a powerful and high energy trumpet artist and high-note specialist and band leader. His playing has received accolades from no less an authority than trumpet legend Wayne Bergeron, and his name appears on Arturo Sandoval’s list of influential trumpet players. A much in-demand section leader, Rich has played for such national acts as The Four Tops, The Temptations, the Spinners, The Coasters, The Platters, Wayne Newton, Charo, The Ojays, Smokey Robinson, El Chicano, and numerous bands and local shows both in Los Angeles and in Seattle. Rich also leads many of his own projects, including The Blue Moon Howlers, a sensational swing, jazz and R&B revue his latest and greatest project, the Groovin’ Higher Orchestra, a powerful 15 piece big band that brings the classic music of legendary leaders like Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Buddy Rich back to life. Wetzel says, “This group is my dream band, the one I have dreamed of having all my life.” Rich Wetzel is a available as a Bach clinician and performer for school and youth-group music programs. He plays the Bach Stradivarius 182 trumpet exclusively. Find out more about Rich and his music at www.richwetzel.com and at www.groovinhigher.com

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Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra's Friends Comments
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JOHN SWAN





Jul 5 2008 8:04 PM

Rich Wetzel !
I sincerely thank you for your friendship and such
kind comments about my music .
I really love your tracks a lot . You sound Fantastic!
Kindest regards , deepest respect ...
Your friend in music , John Swan

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Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns





Jul 4 2008 9:49 PM

Thanks for the compliments my brother! Looking forward to meeting you in the near future.

Lenny Lopez
SF & TFCH
TRISH'S TOP TRACKS





Jun 13 2008 10:40 PM

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Grahame O Shea





Jun 13 2008 6:53 PM

Hi. Thanks for visiting my page. I listened to your songs and they are great. I have always been mesmerized by the trumpet, especially when being played at your level. Hope I get chance to see you play one day.

Take care

Grahame
SAL CACCIATORE





Jun 11 2008 5:52 PM

Ciao Rich grazie per la request e' un piacere essere tuo amico..
complimenti..

www. salcacciatore. it
davesjazz





Jun 9 2008 11:22 AM

hey rich....thanks for the add...still have my groovin' higher t-shirt from the old days! keep up the sweet sounds, and come to austin!
Christophe Leloil





Jun 8 2008 8:52 AM

thx 4 your request & such sweet comment.

you have a wonderful band and extraordinary lead playing.

Keep the lips!

all the best from France
CL
James Justice





Jun 4 2008 6:53 AM

Rich, I noticed that you were a Bach artist also, I love my lightweight 72 I have been playing it now for two years and its wonderful. The CD sounds great man, and I love the title.
I would love to hear you in person if I ever get up that way!!!
Fred Ross Project





Jun 3 2008 11:07 PM

Thanks for you freindship sounds great
Plz stay in touch.
Peace Fred Ross
Kiku Collins





Jun 4 2008 6:16 AM

Thanks, Rich! Means a lot coming from a kick *ss player like you! Love the tracks, your sound is stellar! Hope we get to meet up someday!
Ramona Lynne Photography





May 25 2008 11:24 AM

Hi Rich*~ Thank you so much. I enjoyed hearing you and your band perform yesterday at the Tacoma Jazz Festival. Heard about your band from Tacoma Jazz Festival's website. Very nice sound. Recognized Steve Stefanowicz and your keyboard player too. Will be looking for you again.
*~Ramona :)
CICCIARO





May 17 2008 6:41 PM

complimenti e grazie!
Andreas Binder





May 17 2008 12:29 AM

Hi Rich,
thanx for adding me. It would be nice to meet you in Wuerzburg when someday you come back to Germany. Let me know!
Greetz,
Andreas
Mark Russo





May 16 2008 11:36 PM

Hey Rich! Thanks for the love! I'm Diggin you Bigband... really swingin!! I'm gonna get the CD!!
stefania





May 15 2008 12:05 PM

ciao Rich thank you for the add
è sempre un grande piacere conoscere altri trombettisti..
Doug Ellington





May 15 2008 12:39 AM

Rick;
Thanks so much for the add, and what can I say about your sound that you don't already know? except let me just re-confirm
damn fine trumpet playing... Keep it up.. "I know you will!"
BIG BAND TUPY





May 13 2008 7:58 AM

Dear Rick,
Are you a Fantastic Musico e Artist
its sound is spectacular ... I thank her affection and hope one day we can work together in a festival.
Fort Abraço
Peace and Love
From Brazil-Rio de Janeiro
Maestro Bruno Rodrigues
www. bigbandtupy. com. br
Blaine Kelley





May 8 2008 10:10 PM

Hi Rich, Really like your tribute to MF project. Not many could even attempt it because of the extreme range needed, but you and the band nailed it. Great music played very well by great musicians. Well done! Keep groovin higher!

Blaine
The 'Nati
Stephen Risher instrumentalist/composer





Apr 23 2008 7:13 PM



***** ***** *****
Hello, from Memphis! Yeah, man, that's what it's supposed to sound like!!! Thanks for the add! Come back to listen on my site anytime.
Just a-click-away!



***** ***** *****
Kelly Rossum





Apr 21 2008 6:33 AM

Rich-

great tracks man! hope we get a chance to hang sometime:)

solid.
-Kelly
Gianfranco Barbera





Apr 14 2008 9:30 AM

Hello Rich,
very beautiful sound! Great tune!
Thanks for the friendship,
I have put you into my top friends!
To soon ,
Gianfranco Barbera
Italy
Steamboat Jazz Band





Apr 14 2008 5:37 AM

thanks for the request.
Great sound¡¡¡¡
All the best from vitoria.
Peace & Love
GRANADA BIG BAND





Apr 12 2008 10:29 AM

Hello Rich.
It is a pleasure to belong to your friends list.
Great sound the of your band and your trumpet.
Greetings from Granada, Spain.

Kiko Aguado (GBB director)
Leicester big band





Apr 3 2008 5:07 PM

Hey Rich, just fell in love with Tenderly (again) wonderful, just wonderful stuff my friend. Wow,
Dennis.
Melissa





Mar 31 2008 6:53 PM

Thanks. I really do enjoy working at Conn-Selmer. It was a good move for me - to be involved in music again.
Hopefully one day soon I'll be able to catch one of your concerts!! Coming to Indiana soon?
Priscilla Wright





Mar 31 2008 6:29 PM

Just dropped by to listen to Coconut Champagne! :)

All the best, Priscilla

The Official Priscilla Wright:
www. myspace. com/priscillawright
David Harris, Trumpet





Mar 30 2008 10:09 PM

Hello. Hope things are going well for you! The band sounds great!!
Greetings from Nashville!
David H.
John Felts





Mar 28 2008 10:38 AM

Hi Rich,

Just listened to your "Mayn Thing" tunes .. you guys are just smokin'! Love your treatment of Menza's "Groove Blues" .. really exciting, great arrangements, solos, ensemble -- really great effort. Thank you!

Sincerely,

John
Daryl's Music Space





Mar 22 2008 4:19 PM

Hi Rich,
Thank You for the add.
Great Music & Sound!!!
Best Wishes.
Daryl :)
TheBruce





Mar 19 2008 3:12 PM

Hi Rich,

When are you guys taking your Show on the Road. You Gotta come out to the MidWest? We need you guys out here!!!
TheBruce
austin





Mar 7 2008 6:03 AM

Thanks for the add Rich! You are one awesome trumpet player!
GINETTAS VENDETTA





Mar 2 2008 8:55 PM

a killer band and super chops!!!! wow!! Cant wait to play with you guys!!! Peace, Ginetta
♥International Advocates for Christ Ministries†©





Mar 2 2008 5:30 AM

ROCKY IS SUPER, RICH-JUST SUPER
(YOUR TRUMPET TONE IS GOD LACED/ORDAINED BY GOD)
CALVARY GREETINGS from International Advocates for Christ Ministries†~~~~~†~~~~~†~~~~~†©What’s on trial? Your faith! Whatever the size or length of our trial, there’s nowhere we can go to escape the trial of our faith. You can’t outrun God-ordained trials. He knows where to find you! The good news is, there’s no such thing as a purposeless trial! Each trial is designed to launch us to a new spiritual level. The interesting thing about our trials is, they’re custom made~They have our name on them. The reason for our trials (delimmas, conflicts)~To keep us from becoming conceited... The result of the trial~That Christ’s power may rest on us, like a tailor measuring us for a suit that will fit perfectly. The Holy Spirit customizes the trials we encounter to meet our spiritual need, to mold us, and to make us more like Jesus! Humbly, Sweet Joe (a recovering pharisee)
ITC-Olaf Waldeck





Feb 24 2008 2:16 PM

Great Trumpet-Players like You are always welcome for a good Clinic!!
Hope to meet you in Germany.
Olaf
Bobby Thorp





Feb 12 2008 8:54 PM

Rich! You Rock!!!!!!!
John Clayton





Feb 5 2008 4:48 AM

hey, Rich. thanks for the update. I'm so glad to hear of all your successes. Bravo! your fan, John
Kathyanne





Feb 1 2008 8:29 AM

Hey Rich,
Just got "The Mayn Thing" via CD Baby.
Love it! Love it!
Kathyanne
Rubinho Antunes





Jan 24 2008 2:38 PM

Hi Rich.
thank you for add-me.
Great band and music.
best wiches!
Rubinho
BIGWAYNE.NET





Jan 23 2008 12:41 AM

Hey Rich, Good to meet with ya down at the NAMM. Thanks for taking the time to say hello and for the advice on the different Bach models! I wish you great success on your CD and tour dates! Looking forward to hearing the new CD and some day seeing you guys live on stage! Keep up the good work. God Bless.
Big Wayne Big Wayne
Stephane Trompetista





Jan 13 2008 10:37 AM

What a great orchestra, you should come to performe here in France ! It would be so great to hear you in live.

Steph
CHAD RAGER GROOVE





Jan 3 2008 8:25 PM

Rich,
Thank you too! I dig your band! My kind of trumpet playing!!
Chad Rager
Willie Ruiz





Dec 30 2007 8:25 AM

Hey Rich, thanks for the request. Awesome dude! Great Sound. keep up the great work.
Willie....