Local Band:

Founded 1997, based in Dallas, TX
http://www.caryrichards.com/

Cary Richards Orchestra

Sound Description:

The Cary Richards Orchestra is a 16 piece big band specializing in the music of the Big Band Era - Glenn Miller, Basie, Ellington & and s...

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Big Band

Jazz

Lounge

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Tuxedo Junction

Band History

August 7th, 1997: The first (and only) big band to have performed at the famous Red Jacket on lower Greenville. Subbing for Johnny Reno & the Lounge Kings on Swing Thursdays.

Long term gigs include:

2000 - Venus Steakhouse, Dallas)(weekends)

2001 - Malachite Room Sunday Brunch

2002 - Sambuca Addison (Monday nights)

2002 - Beau Nash Hotel Crescent Court

2005 - Pyramid Grill Fairmont Hotel.

Appearances at most major hotels from 1997 - present include The Hotel Adolphus, the Anatole, Hotel Intercontinental, Four Seasons, etc.

Members

Sound Description

The Cary Richards Orchestra is a 16 piece big band specializing in the music of the Big Band Era - Glenn Miller, Basie, Ellington & and some Sinatra and Bobby Darin tunes thrown in for good measure. They are a swing band, a dance band that faithfully performs the original orchestrations of the greats.

Influences

Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Nelson Riddle, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat Cole, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby