Continuing a tradition that began in the late 1970's when Bob Lancette was the director, the Roseville Big Band played for Commemorative (formerly Confederate) Air Force's fall hangar dance, the Bomber's Moon Ball, September 21, 2002. |
Terry and Cindy Gardner of TC Swing gave swing dance lessons from 7:00 until 7:45. Cindy also sang the top part on "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", along with lead Karen Dunn and alto Barb Harvey. |
More than 600 dancers managed to find room for their moves on the crowded dance floor inside Hangar #3 at Fleming Field. |
Guest percussionists joined the band on "Latin Fantasy" and "Cha Cha Cha for Judy". |
The trombones pointed their horns in the traditional variety of directions on sustained notes at the end of "In the Mood". From right to left, they are Rich Eyman, George Henly, Mike Bratlie, and Keith Miner. Rhythm section members Ann Booth (piano), Jim Foss (guitar), Jim Foster (drums), and Mike Wobig (electric bass) watch the trombone section antics while waiting to restart the rhythm of the song. |
Guitarist Jim Foss concentrated on the chords to "Come Fly with Me" while guest vocalist Reeves Cary sang the lyrics. |
The vocal quartet, Glen Newton, Karen Dunn, Reeves Cary, and Barb Harvey, sang "The Lady is a Tramp". |
Keith joined Reeves to sing the melody of "Beer Barrel Polka" as Barb sang harmony along with Karen and Glen (not shown in this picture). |
Trumpet section members (right to left) Dan Theobald, Mark Lee, Peter Davis, and Gene Phares played a passage from the band's closing number, Sammy Nestico's arrangement of "Show Me the Way to Go Home". |
The sax section swung on "Sleepy Time Gal". From left to right: Deb Asselanis, Glen Peterson, Kay Foster, Bill Frank, and Bill Pearson. |
The hangar displays the side panels of World War II airplanes featuring artwork. When the band plays at the hangar dances, Glen Newton claims that his arrangement of "Sleepy Time Gal" was inspired by this historic picture. More accurately, it was inspired by one of the CAF members who gave him a copy of the sheet music. |
Friday, February 07, 2020.
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