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SPEAKEASY JAZZ
Jazz / Funk / Latin

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SPEAKEASY JAZZ: General Info

Member Since	1/21/2006
Band Website	speakeasyjazz.us
Band Members	Mondays: CLOSED - Tuesdays: Barbara Polk & Eddie Humphries - Wednesdays: Big Band Night w/ The SPEAKEASY Jazz Orchestra - Thursdays: Dick Sisto - Fridays: Whalen/Wagner Duo, Cosa Seria - Saturdays: Lori's Cabaret, Salsa Dance - Sundays: CLOSED
Influences	Maynard Ferguson, Arturo Sandoval, Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, ...a million others
Sounds Like	Maynard Ferguson, Bobby Darin, ...too diverse to get into everything.
Record Label	SPEAKEASY JAZZ
Type of Label	Indie

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About SPEAKEASY JAZZ

Hi. I'm Bradley Scott Tharp. I lead The SPEAKEASY JAZZ ORCHESTRA. I'm a vocalist and I play "scream" trumpet. I also happen to own SPEAKEASY. I learned to play by listening to Maynard Ferguson albums. Most other big bands (around Louisville) don't have charts that allow me to explore the stratosphere as much as I'd like, so I started our own eighteen piece in-house jazz orchestra. We play the six major ballroom dance styles, the music of Maynard Ferguson, as well as some of the best Vegas-era crooning standards. We perform EVERY WEDNESDAY at 8pm. It's always best to make reservations for the show @ 812-981-0981 or 1-866-498 JAZZ.

My wife, Lori, and I are more subtle when we're playing dinner music. We're the typical martini bar lounge-lizards. Lori has established quite a following and can be heard on Thursdays and Saturdays. On a playful note, I'm also using this MySpace site to feature ME! Recently, I've been recording some original arrangements in a "Chase" (Bill Chase) format. So far, it's me playing every instrument (gotta love the mutitrack!). But, who knows - my alter-ego may eventually take the stage at SPEAKEASY. ..

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DCSOUNDSTREAM INTERNET RADIO	Oct 5 2008 1:44 AM Internet Radio for the Independent Artist-- Progressive Jazz, Neo-Soul/R&B, Latin accents, Afro-Beat, Fusion, Straight-ahead Jazz
Joe	Oct 4 2008 6:11 PM Amish porn?....that's just dirty!
Sparks Acoustic	Sep 27 2008 8:18 PM There....I added ya! I need your frickin' cell number. I've tried calling the club...left a message...nothing. I'm thinking of selling my horn and figured you might know an interested party. It's a 1946 Buescher Top Hat and Cane Tenor. Also, I'd like to come down and check the place out but I never know when you're gonna be there. CALL ME!!!! Take care and hope Lori is good. Need any plumbing done let me know. ha ha
Sibémol le Zazou	Sep 12 2008 2:50 AM THANK'S
Oximus Maximus	Aug 9 2008 5:44 PM How's the club doing? I am thinking I might be down for a nice yummy meal and good martini this weekend. Looking forward to some delicious music as well.
Sparks	Jul 23 2008 5:03 PM Obviously not gay....that one time we um....doesn't count cause I didn't look down. Bout time you said hi....was beginning to think you didn't love me anymore. I stopped by the club once but neither one of you were there. Guess I need an invitation. Keep in touch bungholio.
Stujones	Jul 4 2008 2:40 AM Whoever is now playing bari sax for you now, there is absolutely no way that he even remotely approaches my... um, height.
David Phy	May 29 2008 3:40 PM U of I MF concert info. Next Thurs and Friday. http://www. music. uiuc. edu/calendarSpecEvents. php
Trumpet Classics	Apr 22 2008 2:44 AM
David Clark	Apr 16 2008 4:00 AM Hey Brad, Thank you so much for a great night!!!!! The kids really learned a lot and got to do so in a very hip club. Congratulations on the Speakeasy!! Everybody commented on the the great atmosphere, food and service. You've got a great jazz club!!! Dave
Misa Micevski	Mar 1 2008 6:47 AM THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP, I ENJOYED A MUSIC HERE, CHEERS!!!
Jason	Feb 7 2008 7:03 PM Hey man how's it goin'?
Joe	Dec 21 2007 9:14 PM How have you and your sexy wife (mmmm) been doing? Looks like I have given in this year for new years. I will be spending it with Stacia's family.
Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra	Nov 25 2007 9:24 PM Your site and yo' chops are killin, sounding great! I love to see guys explore this exciting aspect of trumpet playing, I do the same with my big band, and of course with a big band, you have all kinds of soloists to give a lot of flavors, but those high notes at the right time are truly exciting, lol... Great chops, nice site and I bet it is a fun hang at your club. Sincerely, Rich Wetzel Bach Stradivarious Trumpet Recording Artist and Clinician Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra P.S. Make sure to check out my new CD, "The Mayn Thing", a tribute to Maynard Ferguson and more!
Samantha	Nov 1 2007 6:16 PM
Curtis Haywood	Oct 5 2007 2:13 PM Curtis Haywood's talents have been called "A gift from God". If you would like to find out for yourself, simply click here!
Jason	Sep 25 2007 1:50 PM Hey man how's the biz? Illinois is great. I'm having to up it a notch being around all of these great players but that's what I'm here for. Anyway take it easy man.
Joe	Sep 23 2007 8:26 PM Nothing to say here either except that I am waist deep in geometry/trig homework.
mynamisdancerveza	Aug 23 2007 9:31 PM wow man...great singing
Pops	Aug 23 2007 7:22 PM Thanks for all the great music. Keep up the good work. Pops Pops Trumpetcollege
The Jazz Kitten	Aug 22 2007 4:48 AM Meow? First Prince changes his name...now BST Blast?
The Trumpet Trader	Aug 21 2007 3:03 AM Thaks for the add! Cool new sound. Let us know if we can be of service to you.
Joe	Aug 14 2007 10:13 PM Hey just seen that the Speakeasy has a new looking website. Looks real good!! I'll be spreading the word!
Sly G	Aug 14 2007 6:35 PM I like what I hear man, It would be neat to meet you and share styles Sly G
The Jazz Kitten	Aug 7 2007 4:57 AM Now you have to 'fess up to knowing The Jazz Kitten!!! :)
Joe	Jul 24 2007 12:27 AM Hey, Congrats on your new business! Hope to come and check it out soon
Dan	Jul 22 2007 2:45 AM Had a great time at the Speakeasy. Great food, great beer, and great jazz! Anyone should go if they're in your area!
Chris Fortner	Jul 15 2007 8:10 PM I ordered MF's last CD and the DVD of the main tribute concert!
Joe	Jul 14 2007 6:04 PM The SpeakEasy is GREAT! Good food good music good times. I think the place needs a myspace.
Stujones	Jul 10 2007 2:33 PM Despite the fact that you didn't ask, here's some great advice for being an extra in a court/wedding movie; wear a fake beard and get paid twice. That's what I did.
Sparks	Jun 26 2007 7:34 AM Oh, by the way....what does it mean when my farts smell of cardboard and sulpher? Oh yeah....it means we need to get together and get a bit sideways....or it could mean I ate too many matches.
Sparks	Jun 26 2007 7:32 AM Okay, I call and you don't answer....I'm starting to think you don't care anymore. Looking forward to checking out the club and the new house. I'm still working in New Albany for now. Gimme a call sometime bro! Laterz
Joe	Jun 23 2007 1:26 PM Yo! How's the club doing? I have just two more weeks of class this semester and then hopefully I will get to have a life until fall semester starts.
KIMMY	Jun 17 2007 8:00 PM Happy Fathers Day Brad!!
Dan	Jun 17 2007 4:02 AM Good Luck w/ the new club! I hope tonight went well! Take it easy.
Bobby	Jun 4 2007 3:17 AM Great news about the club!!! Keep me posted!!
Joe	Jun 3 2007 9:33 PM DUDE. SWEET! Already booking the big names into the new club. I have been wondering how you guys were doing. I've been pretty busy with a summer class and work.
Stujones	May 31 2007 2:12 AM YOU'RE BRAGGING BECAUSE YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE WAS $1 MORE THAN MINE! HOW UNBECOMING OF A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR SUCH AS YOURSELF! ALSO, IT MAKES ME ENVIOUS. FORTUNATELY I HEARD WOMEN LIKE GUYS WITH SMALLER GIFT CERTIFICATES. SOMETHING ABOUT HOW YOU SPEND IT, MAYBE? I DON'T REMEMBER! SEE YOU AT PHIL'S!
Canadian Brass	May 25 2007 2:16 PM Hey , Have fun, Canadian Brass
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