The Regulars: Nick Rieser (Piano), Roxi Copland (Piano), Steve Charlson (Upright Bass), Joel Gettys (Drums), and Dave Rezek (Trumpet)
Influences
Ella, Harry Connick Jr., Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum, Peter Cincotti, Miss Roxi Copland, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and many more to come.
Max Wellman burst on the jazz scene in Des Moines with the 2006 release of ‘Gimme the Keys,’ an EP comprised of five covers that featured ‘You Don’t Know Me.’ Since then Wellman has become well-known indeed in area jazz circles. With influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to his local mentor Roxi Copland & a voice that evokes jazz legends, Wellman has become a mainstay on the live jazz scene as front man for assorted combos. His growing resume is highlighted so far by the chance to open for Grammy nominee Vanessa Carlton as part of Des Moines’ Nitefall on the River series. He is currently at work on a full-length album that will be a mix of jazz standards and his own original material with an anticipated release in June of 2009…
Calling all music fans!!! Come out and enjoy Bandamonium at Terrible's Lakeside Casino on Saturday, September 5th! Gates open at 11am with the first band taking the stage at Noon. This outdoor event is FREE and open to all ages! Hope to see you there!
Hi Max, Thanks for the comment. We play in Iowa City, and SE Iowa area - Burlington, Fairfield, Washington etc. Hope to make it up to Des Moines soon. -- Steve
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