RUSS WILSON - CONDUCTOR & VOCALS (and sometimes Drums)
RICH WILLEY & RUSS SENA - TRUMPET
DAVE WILKEN - TROMBONE
JIM ANTHONY - ALTO SAX/TENOR SAX & CLARINET
WALTER KROSS - TENOR SAX & CLARINET
STEVE ALFORD - ALTO SAX/TENOR SAX & CLARINET
ED TATSCH - TUBA
WELLS GORDON - STRING BASS
GEORGE KRUGER - BANJO
HANK BONES - GUITAR & VOCALS
BILLY SEAWELL - DRUMS
CLARK STERN - PIANO
STEVE TRISMAN - VIOLIN
TIFFANY KING - VIOLIN
LILLIAN HALL - VIOLIN
JENNIFER SCOTT & CAROL DUERMIT - VOCALS
Etkilendikleri
Paul Whiteman, Fletcher Henderson, Isham Jones, Chick Webb, Ben Pollack, Gus Arnheim, Anson Weeks, Ben Bernie, Red Nichols, Gene Kardos, Ted Lewis, Henry Thies, Ted Weems, Benny Goodman, George Olsen, George Hall, Duke Ellington, Claude Hopkins, Bing Crosby, Phil Spitalny, Fess Williams, Tal Henry, Blue Steele, Hal Kemp, Ray Noble, Roy Fox, Noble Sissle, Bernie Cummins, Glen Gray and The Casa Loma Orchestra, Angelo Ferdinando and His Hotel Great Northern Orchestra and Warner's Seven Aces (all eleven of them)!!!
Hakkımızda Russ Wilson and his Nouveau-Passé Orchestra
Russ Wilson has been called the PAUL WHITEMAN OF THE 21st CENTURY by fellow musicians and fans alike. Not just because he bares uncanny resemblance to the portly 20's and 30's dance band leader but because of the style of music his orchestra plays.
Russ and His Nouveau-Passe Orchestra are the only band in North Carolina and the surrounding areas faithfully recreating the sounds of 20's and 30's hot jazz and dance music. Music made famous by Ben Bernie, Bert Lown, Ben Pollack, Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, "POPS" himself Paul Whiteman and many others.
Russ and the N.P.O have played for numerous dances, parties, weddings, hotel and restaurant engagements throughout the southeast.
In 2005 they released their first CD "DOIN' THE UPTOWN LOWDOWN," in 2007 they released their second CD "SWINGIN' AT THE ARMORY" and in late 2008 came their third CD "WHITE HEAT."
Now well into their 5th year the band is bigger and better. Ranging in size from 10 to 16 pieces - we've added strings.
If you are interested in booking the N.P.O. for a concert, dance or party in your city please contact us through this page or THE WILSON MUSIC COMPANY page.
THE MUSIC OF YESTERDAY PLAYED THE RUSS WILSON WAY!
Hi "KING"...dropping by to wish you a Happy Birthday. Read about it in Johnny's bulletin. Hope you have a great day and a really special time at the Cicada Club's Halloween Party Sunday night. "Angel"
Guido Ciardetti – bass, born in Chicago, moved to Dallas playing with Buddy Miles and Brian Atlas all over Texas. Brad Messer – drums grew up in Texas with SRV, and went to the same high school.
Mike Fraz – Keys, born in New Orleans playing all the same Dr. John Bourbon Street venues.
Mike Dollins – Born in California and moved to the Arkansas Delta from the group TC Webb & The Fabulous Jades. Played on the West Coast with King Biscuit Blues Band, Mighty Wings of Faith, Brothers of Praise and Bl
Hello friend, well here I am again. I was unable to finish doing comments last time but hopefully it will all go better this time. Hope you are having a very good week.
Well summer has come and gone and fall is in the air so here I am back on myspace as promised. I thank you for your patience in being without comments for such a long time.
Just dropping by to wish you a most wonderful weekend, my friend. Thanks for your friendship, over these many, many months. May the Lord always watch over you....Laine
Hello again Russ Wilson and Orchestra. Congrats to you and your wonderful swing music. I sing and perform many songs in both English and Italian from this era:-) Thanks for your friendship. LOVE AND PEACE. Julian Sage and family.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hi Buddy, how ya been? Did you catch Johnny Sunday night at The Cicada Club? Are you going to the Annual 39th Birthday Party? Keeping busy, are you? Drop a line and let us know how you are doing. "Angel"
