Bob Hoose And His Orchestra

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Bob Hoose: Vocalist

"One of the top 'Sinatra-Style' vocalists in the country today!" Bob has been influenced by many different vocalists over the years, among his favorites are Harry Connick Jr., Frank Sinatra, Al Jolson, Elton John and Billy Joel. Most people comment however on the uncanny natural likeness of Bob's voice to that of Sinatra's. So, with a full "kicking" and "swinging" 16-piece orchestra backing him up Bob takes full advantage of that fact!

Besides fronting his very own 16-piece orchestra, Bob has also performed with

The Woody Herman Orchestra, The Palm Beach Pops and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra! To learn more about Bob, visit his website at: www.bobhoose.com

Rhythm Section:

Frank Derrick: Drums / Musical Director / Conductor

Drummer, Frank Derrick, has led a multifaceted national and international music career. He is a virtuoso performer, composer, and educator. His many theatrical credits include
Bubbling Brown Sugar, The Wiz, Ain't Misbehavin', Sophisticated Ladies, Big River, and
Catskills. He has performed with Redd Foxx, Stephanie Mills, Della Reese, Freda Payne, Eubie Blake, The Platters, Eartha Kitt, The Duke Ellington Orchestra,
Dorothy Donegan, Ken Peplowski, Dakota Staton, Steve Allen, Carol Sloane,
Donna Summer, Keely Smith, Maureen McGovern, Benny Carter, and has conducted on the concert stage for John Pizzarelli and Lanie Kazan. He toured worldwide with Cab Calloway for ten years and was drummer for "The David Letterman Show" on NBC.

In addition to the Bob Hoose Orchestra, he appears regularly with the Louis Armstrong Legacy Band, and is the principal drummer and assistant conductor for the Palm Beach Pops. Familiar to symphony audiences around the United States, Canada, and Europe, Frank Derrick has appeared with the Royal Philharmonic, the New York Pops, Pittsburgh Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, and the Buffalo Philharmonic. His precision and driving rhythmic styling has been featured on the cast album of
Bubbling Brown Sugar and "Cab Calloway Live from Freiburg Germany." His
"Straight Ahead" composition garnered the A.S.C.A.P. Special Award. As an educator, he served as Director of Percussion at Henry Street Settlement in New York, presents master classes, is the respected auther of FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE For Drummers, (published by Hal Leonard) and a contributing author to various educational publications.

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Scott Whitney: Bass

From Tampa FL, graduated from the University of Miami with a Music Engineering Degree. Performed in "Grease" starring Sally Fields; "Peter Pan" starring Cathy Rigby; "Damn Yankees" starring Jerry Lewis; and "Camelot" starring Richard Harris.

Other "Concert" performances include Don Rickles and Cab Calloway.

David Hammer: Piano / Keyboards

DAVID HAMMER info coming soon!

Saxophone Section:

Billy Ross: Lead Alto Saxophone / Clarinet / Flute

Juilliard School of Music;

Frank Sinatra, Seals & Crofts, Stan Getz, Woody Herman Orchestra, The Palm Beach Pops.

: Alto Saxophone / Clarinet / Flute

Info coming soon!

Jim Hayward: Lead Tenor Saxophone

Spent 15 years with The Official Navy Jazz Band - Commodores.

Currently with The Palm Beach Pops.

Richie Conn: Lead Tenor Saxophone

Richie Conn info coming soon!

Mike Brignola: Baritone Saxophone / Personnel Director

Mike has spent the last 15-20 years performing with the legendary Woody Herman Orchestra! Besides his duties on Baritone Sax, Mike is also their Personnel Director and Road Manager. He is also currently with The Palm Beach Pops.

Trumpet Section:

Tom Stancampiano: Lead Trumpet

Currently with The Palm Beach Pops. Tom has also performed with these other top acts: Aretha Franklin, Lional Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr., Vic Damone, Mel Torme, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Englebert Humperdink, Kenny Rogers, Patti Page & Rosemary Clooney.

Doug Michels: Lead Trumpet

Currently with Gloria Estefan, Doug also plays with K.C. and the Sunshine Band
and The Palm Beach Pops

Bunny Carfagno: Trumpet

: Trumpet

Info coming soon!

Trombone Section:

Rodney Lancaster: Lead Trombone

Rodney Lancaster, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, moved to New York City in 1993 to pursue his career in jazz music. He has performed with some of the greatest musicians and jazz orchestras of the day in addition to numerous show performances. Since the start of his career at age 19 backing Ella Fitzgerald, Rodney has performed with: Illinois Jacquet Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Nouveau, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, the Toshiko Akioshi / Lew Tabakin Orchestra, Betty Carter and "Jazz Ahead," Charli Persip and "Supersound," the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Manhattan Symphony Jazz Orchestra conducted by Dennis Mackrel, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, the Xavier Cugat Orchestra, the Glen Miller Orchestra, David Berger and the Sultans of Swing, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, George Gee, the Wayne Andre Septet (four trombones & rhythm), the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, "Cats" on Broadway - Wintergarden Theater, "Miss Saigon" - The Broadway Theater, "Fosse" on Broadway, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The New Jersey Pops Orchestra, The Gramercy Brass Orchestra, North Texas One O'clock Lab Band - Lab Band Albums '83, '84, '85, '89, "Best of North Texas." In addition, Rodney has worked with
Johnny Mathis, Vic Damone, John Pizzarelli, Jack Jones, Joni James, Marvin Hamlisch, Toni Tennile, Captain & Tennile, Bob James, Lola Falana, Lynn Roberts, The Platters, Four Tops, Fifth Dimension, Temptations, Leslie Gore, Little Anthony, Bob Hope, Tommy Tune, Scott Record, Lynn Anderson, Petula Clark, Carol Channing, Jerry Vale, Bucky Pizzarelli, Shirley Jones, The Mills Brothers, Fred Travalena, Rich Little, Red Buttons, Robert Goulet, Al Martino, George Kirby, The Four Freshmen, and Patti Austin. Along the way, Rodney graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Music degree and from the Manhattan School of Music with the degree, Master of Music. While attending the Manhattan School of Music, Rodney was chosen to receive the Wayne Andre Award. A scholarship from the New York Brass Conference. Along this time, Rodney also appeared in the New York Times magazine with Betty Carter's group, "Jazz Ahead" in an article featuring up and coming young jazz musicians chosen by Ms. Carter called, "The Next Miles Davis May Be On This Page." He is also currently a member of the Palm Beach Pops!

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Jim Long: Lead Trombone

Jim was born in Flatrock, MI. and studied music at Miami Dade Community College.
He has played with Frank Sinatra Jr., Glen Campbell, Jim Nabors, Chuck Mangione, Manhatten Transfer, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Robert Goulet, Jack Jones, Jerry Vale, Barry Manilow, The Four Freshman, Bernadette Peters, The Stan Kenton Reunion Band, Les Elgart, Larry Elgart, Ray Anthony, and Erskine Hawkins.

Steve Cox: Trombone

Steve started his career as a trombonist in 1951. His performing credits include:

Henry Mancini, Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis, The Four Freshman, Glenn Campbell, Steve & Eydie, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Goulet, Mellisa Manchester, Ben Vereen, Doc Severinson and countless others!

Jim Bermann: Bass Trombone