The Fabulous Esquires Big Band
Full Swing Ahead
© 2006 Esquire Music Foundation (634479416576)
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Swing/Big Band
tracks
- 1 Sun Valley Jump
- 2 The Mole
- 3 Mack the Knife
- 4 Tuxedo Junction
- 5 Don't Be That Way
- 6 All the Cats Join In
- 7 The Way You Look Tonight
- 8 Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
- 9 Slip Horn Jive
- 10 Stuff Like That There
- 11 On the Sunny Side of the Street
- 12 I Know Why
- 13 But Not For Me
- 14 Say Si Si
- 15 Tail End Charlie
- 16 Take the a Train
- 17 I've Got You Under My Skin
- 18 Rock Me to Sleep
- 19 Everybody Loves My Baby
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In 1958, four high school students asked our founder, Paul Colaluca, to help them form a band like Glenn Miller's. He agreed to work with them, but only if they could recruit 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, and a bass, guitar, piano and drums - the instrumentation of a full big band. To Paul's surprise, they returned a month later with a full band ready to rehearse.
For nearly forty years, Paul, assisted and ecouraged by his wife Jean, directed and managed the band. Although Paul and Jean retired in 1996, they will always be the "Father and Mother" of the Esquires. Today, the non-profit Esquire Music Foundation and its volunteer staff continue Paul's tradition of excellence. The band can be seen at frequent public performances throughout Southern California...all for the love of the music and the chance to help young people get a better start in life.
These tracks were recorded at Christ Lutheran Church and School in Rancho Palos Verdes, California over several weekends in July 2005. In order to pursue a more authentic sound, two vintage RCA 44BX ribbon microphones were employed. Vocals and solos were recorded at Fengler Studios using an RCA 44BX. We hope that you will enjoy our efforts to bring you that authentic big band sound....
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Love to Lindy to this Music
author: John ApodacaI've heard the Esquires perform multiple at different venues and can't help from dancing when I hear them play. I can listen to this CD over and over and not get tired of it. Also the band members are very friendly and take requests. This CD is Worth buying.
Musician
author: Glenn KeohaneHi, ] I was one of of the 4 original band members that help Paul Colaluca start this wonderful band back in 1958. I was a student at North High school in Torrance, Ca. I played trumpet and still do in Washington State near Seattle. I think The Esquires sound great and I'm happy to see they are still going. Thanks, Glenn Keohane
Awesome!
author: MattThe Fabulous Esquires played at my wedding as a surprise from my father-in-law. They were so amazing that we had to have a CD! The CD did not disappoint. It is awesome! Keep it up!