The “Jazz Crew” Big Band
The "Jazz Crew" Big Band was founded in June of 2024 by Mark Edmonds, a professional trumpet player whose dream was to play in a jazz big band that would have some longevity. Always an admirer of the classic big band sound, Mark has put together an ensemble that truly has that sound.
The "Jazz Crew" Big Band consists of a standard rhythm section which includes: piano, guitar, bass, and drums. The band also has four trumpets, five saxophones, and three trombones. Occasionally, Mark brings in guest vocalists to add more versatility to the band.
The bands' repertoire includes songs written by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Golson, Miles Davis, and Dizzy Gillespie, to name a few. The band also performs some R & B, Pop and Show tunes.
The "Jazz Crew" Big Band is available to play for all types of events and venues, including private parties, night clubs, restaurants, banquet halls, senior citizen facilities, and outdoor festivals.
For additional information please contact band leader, Mark Edmonds.
Email: marksjazzcrew@gmail.com
Phone: 215-868-6941
Big Band Members
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Mark Edmonds
BAND LEADER, TRUMPET
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James Clark
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
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Terry Lawson
TENOR SAXOPHONE
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Milton Savage
ALTO SAXOPHONE
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Ricardo Jackson
TRUMPET
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Vernon Dykes
TRUMPET
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Jacob Lane
TRUMPET
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Mike Truss
TROMBONE
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Nancy Barone Kribbs
TROMBONE
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Frank Taggert
TROMBONE
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Wes Anderson, Jr.
GUITAR
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Vincent Rutland
PIANO
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Albert El
DRUMS
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Dion Martin
GUITAR
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Les Louis
BASS GUITAR
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Carl Wayne Wesley
DRUMS
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Paul Grant
TRUMPET
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Mark Amentt
BASS
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Norman Matlock
ALTO SAXOPHONE