Oh, You Crazy Moon is a jazz standard written by the team of
Burke and Van Heusen. In this video
clip, you see our own duo of Miller & Verrusio performing this jazz song in
concert at the Presby Memorial Iris Garden in Upper Montclair, NJ.
The duo of Bob Miller and Joe Verrusio are booked throughout
the year in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for private events and
parties. This was one of the few public
engagements for the year.
The Iris Gardens has jazz concerts during the height of the
blooming season. Visitors to the gardens
are treated to a combination of great jazz among the expansive variety of
Irises. Guests are invited to bring
their cameras, their children and spend a wonderful day among the flowers. The shop is brimming with unique, garden
themed merchandise. One can purchase the
beautiful irises, as well. The staff at
the Iris Gardens is knowledgeable and will guide you in the care of your plant
purchases.
The song Oh, You Crazy
Moon was made popular by Frank Sinatra.
It has, also, been recorded by Chet Baker, Peggy Lee and Wes
Montgomery.
To reserve the duo of Miller & Verrusio for your own
concert or party, contact Joe at:
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, performed by high school students
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"Hallelujah Chorus," performed by NPHS Jazz Choir
This high school choir is performing Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" at a Candlelight Dinner Celebration. We contract out a series of choirs to perform concerts at holiday parties and corporate events throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. All choirs are carefully selected and have to undergo an audition process.
Each student that you see in this choir takes private vocal lessons in their high school.
Part of this program includes a solo performance at a vocal recital, twice yearly. These recitals are always filled with family and friends; they a great way to showcase the progress that each child has made throughout their high school years.
To reserve one of our choirs for your own event, contact Joe at:
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The last page of the Hallelujah Chorus, ending Part II, in Handel's manuscript
Year 1741
Period Baroque
Genre Oratorio
Text Charles Jennens, a compilation from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer
Messiah (HWV 56), the English-language oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741, is structured in three parts. This listing covers Part II in a table and comments on individual movements, reflecting the relation of the musical setting to the text. Part I begins with the prophecy of the Messiah and his birth, shows the annunciation to the shepherds and reflects the Messiah's deeds on earth. Part II covers the Passion in nine movements including the oratorio's longest movement, an air for alto He was despised, then mentions death, resurrection, ascension, and reflects the spreading of the Gospel and its rejection. The part is concluded by a scene called "God's Triumph" which culminates in the "Hallelujah Chorus". Part III of the oratorio concentrates on Paul's teaching of the resurrection of the dead and Christ's glorification in heaven.
Entertainment Consultants features this very talented group of High School singers.
They were performing at a Candlelight Dinner event at a New Jersey country club.
Our Candlelight Dinners feature Dickens Carolers in the lobby or as your guests enter your venue...followed by a classical group of musicians as an accompaniment to dinner...when dessert is served: a local high school choir will perform.
The students in these choirs have to audition in their local high schools to be part of this select group of singers, then we audition a number of high school choirs before we select the ones that will be hired by us. We only offer jobs to the very best choirs.
Note: Please excuse the clicking sound that you hear. When we tape events we try not to disturb the guests or singers. We use very small cameras; the clicking is the sound the camera makes when you try to adjust the lens.
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Phone: (908) 464-0038 or (908) 451-1955
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Idol Kings in concert, perform Journey's "Anyway You Want It"
The Idol Kings are the East Coast's premiere rock tribute band! In this video-clip, they pay homage to the beloved 80's hair band: Journey.
This Journey tribute is known for taking their show a few steps further than the average rock music band; they not only sound just like the band they emulate, they also change to look like the members of the band. They recreate the music band they are paying homage to, as much as they can. This is the reason that the Idol Kings are kept so busy doing concerts throughout the Northeast.
We have them for concerts, corporate events and weddings. In this video-clip they were doing an outdoor concert in Parsippany, New Jersey. The first set of the evening had been a John Cougar Mellencamp set...this video is of the second set.
Those of you responsible for planning the entertainment at country clubs should also consider this band, because their show format can work seamlessly with the operation of the catering and wait staff.
To reserve this rock legend tribute band for your own event, contact Joe at:
Entertainment Consultants and Music New Jersey present: The Jane Stuart Jazz Quartet, performing "Getting to Know You"
Members of Jane Stuart Quartet
Jane Stuart vocals
Rave Tesar keyboards
Rick De Kovessey drums
Sue Williams bass
Jane Stuart Bio:
Jane shared the stage with Richard Gere, Jessica Harper and the late Vicki Sue Robinson (Turn The Beat Around) in "A Long Time Comin' A Long Time Gone" written by Richard Farina. Jane's portrayal of Joan Baez (Richard Farina's sister- in-law) was another dramatic success for her. Her reviews were outstanding.
Jane was featured in an innovative jazz musical, "Sambo", written by Ron Steward, for Joe Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival Theatre. This show was a part of the Jazz Mobile Theater that performed throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The all star orchestra featured many legendary jazz musicians such as, Woody Shaw, Hal Vick and Freddie Waites to name a few.
In addition to stage appearances, some of Jane's recording career consists of singing solo and background for National commercials. A few of her most popular "jingles" for TV and radio are: Bain de Soleil, Chevrolet's "Heartbeat Of America", Freedent Gum, Hawaiian Punch, and Stetson Cologne. Many of these were sung in groups consisting of Jane with Valerie Simpson, Patti Austin, Leslie Miller, Shawn Colvin and Vivian Cherry. Jane also sang on "Could It Be Magic" from Barry Manilow's first album.
One of Jane's favorite performances, to be added to the list of many clubs and concert halls, was when she was part of the opening act for the great Sid Caesar at the renowned Rainbow Room in New York City. This act was comprised of Kathe Green (daughter of composer Johnny Green) and Grammy winner K.T.Oslin.
Jane Stuart's debut CD, "Beginning To See The Light" received the very prestigious Blue Chip Award for "Best Jazz Vocals", presented by Dr. Herb Wong for the International Association of Jazz Educators. She received accolades from jazz writers, reviewers and the general jazz community for this CD, her first effort as leader, producer and arranger with co-producer Rave Tesar.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Getting to Know You"
Song from The King and I
Published1951
WriterOscar Hammerstein II
ComposerRichard Rodgers
"Getting to Know You" is a show tune from the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. It was first sung by Gertrude Lawrence in the original Broadway production and later by Marni Nixon who dubbed for Deborah Kerr in the 1956 film adaptation. In this show, Anna sings the song as she strikes up a warm and affectionate relationship with the children and the wives of the King of Siam.
This song is one of the few cases during the Rodgers and Hammerstein partnership when Rodgers re-used a melody he had written for an earlier show and then discarded. In this case the melody was a tune he wrote for South Pacific, called "Suddenly Lucky", which he originally intended for the character of Nellie to sing but replaced it with the song "(I'm in Love with) a Wonderful Guy". Mary Martin, the star of South Pacific, who had proposed that Rodgers should cast Yul Brynner as the King, reminded Rodgers of this tune, and so Hammerstein wrote new lyrics to it.James Taylor covered the song off of the children's music compilation called For Our Children.
Amp up the level of sophistication at your next celebration with this jazz duo. We love them as a classy accompaniment to any dinner or during the cocktail hour at your wedding reception.
When you choose a small jazz group like this one for your wedding reception cocktail hour, your guests will be able to catch up and have intimate conversation...later on when the party gets rockin, we have your perfect wedding band. Just check out our wedding band playlist by clicking on the link below:
Taped at a Candlelight Dinner celebration this past Christmas.
Imagine dining while this music is being performed for you and your guests. The voices you hear in the background are those of the guests at this Candlelight Dinner event.
Our Candlelight Dinner consists of the following:
Dickens Singers:
Will serenade your guests as they arrive at your party. Later as the evening progresses, they stroll through the various rooms.
Classical Musicians:
Such as the ones you see and hear in this video clip, perform while guests dine.
Choir:
We bring in a high quality choir to perform a concert for you and your guests to enjoy. When the concert ends, guests are invited to join the choir in a holiday sing-along.
The evening recharges everyone with the joys of the holiday season.
To plan your own Candlelight Dinner, contact Joe Verrusio at:
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Phone:
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(908) 451-1955
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Liechtensteiner Polka , Oktoberfest Orchestra for NY/NJ/CT
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"Liechtensteiner Polka" performed during Oktoberfest Celebrations for Entertainment Consultants and Music New Jersey.
Those of you planning fun events for the Fall, should consider our Oktoberfest musicians for your party. These guys plan an entire series of German themed games for your guests' enjoyment. They alternate the music by playing traditional Saxon folk songs and more modern fare.
We like to shoot our videos right where the action is. This performance was at a country club in New Jersey. Immediately in front of the bandstand people were dancing and singing(trying to) . This was an evening where a good time was had by all!
The only place we could shoot the video was on the sidelines. We're not entirely happy with the look or the sound, because of where we had to stand. However, the fun factor of this group of musicians comes through loud and clear.
To reserve our Oktoberfest Fun Band, contact Joe at:
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Will Glahé (February 12, 1902 -- November 21, 1989), was a German accordionist, composer, and bandleader. Glahé was born at Elberfeld. In the 1930s, he was, along with Heinz Munsonius and Albert Vossen, one of the most successful accordionists in Germany. He led his own orchestra from 1932 and became successful particularly in popular music.
One of his most famous songs in Germany was his 1936 recording of "Rosamunde" (a German female forename), a cover version of the song "Škoda lásky" ("Wasted Love") by Jaromir Vejvoda. Under the title "Beer Barrel Polka", the tune hit #1 on the Hit Parade in the United States in 1939. After World War II he was known as the "Polka King" in the U.S., and did both big band and folk music arrangements with his orchestra.
His "Liechtensteiner Polka" was also a hit in the U.S., hitting #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1957. The follow-up single "Sweet Elizabeth" (1958) appeared in all major U.S. charts, nearing the top 40 in Cashbox and Music Vendor.
He died in Rheinbreitbach.
"Lonely Ol' Night," The Idol Kings, Tribute Band, John Cougar Mellencamp & Journey
Live in Parsippany
In the warm summer months, you can find concerts all throughout the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Those of us living in the New York Metropolitan Area need to be outdoors as much as possible during the warm months of June, July and August. We videotaped this Rock Tribute Band during one such concert.
We were pretty far from the bandstand, yet the sound on our camera still comes through nicely. When you hire this tribute band, they perform two sets per evening. They are available for concerts, corporate events, holiday parties, weddings. Their repertoire is extensive, and the musicians are very talented. Check out the guitar solo towards the end of this song.
The sets are as follows:
The first set of the evening was John Cougar Mellenamp: They dress like the band, and sound just like them. You can hear their voices harmonize quite well. The lead singer in this set sounds just like John Cougar Mellencamp!
The second set on this particular evening was devoted to Journey: For this set, the lead singers switch. Some of the band members will play a different instrument, and they all change their clothing and appearance to look like the rock band, Journey.
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Lonely Ol' Night From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Lonely Ol' Night" Single by John Cougar Mellencamp
from the album Scarecrow
Writer: John Mellencamp
"Lonely Ol' Night" is a rock song written and performed by singer-songwriter John Mellencamp as John Cougar Mellencamp. It appeared on his 1985 album Scarecrow, and was released as a single, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 1 on the Top Rock Tracks chart, staying at the top spot for five weeks.
"Dickens Carolers bring the Victorian Era to your Holiday Party"
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Here We Come A-wassailing, Dickens Carolers
"Dickens Carolers bring the Victorian Era to our Christmas Party"
Our Dickens Carolers will bring the Victorian Era to your holiday events. This talented group of singers can walk through larger venues and ring in holiday cheer, Wether hosting an employee party or simply a special evening, our singers will bring the authentic look and sound that you see and hear in this video. They have a large variety of songs to choose from, they look authentic, and sound great.
This video was taped live at a New Jersey County Club. When guests arrived at the club, they were met with the sounds of Christmas Carols being sung by this group. Later on, the Carolers walked from room to room performing a mini-concert in each dining room.
To reserve you our Dickens Carolers for your own Merry Christmas event, contact Entertainment Consultants at:
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Here We Come A-wassailing
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Here We Come A-wassailing (or Here We Come A-caroling) is an English traditional Christmas carol and New Years song, apparently composed c. 1850. The old English wassail song refers to 'wassailing', or singing carols door to door wishing good health.
According to Readers Digest; "the Christmas spirit often made the rich a little more generous than usual, and bands of beggars and orphans used to dance their way through the snowy streets of England, offering to sing good cheer and to tell good fortune if the householder would give them a drink from his wassail bowl or a penny or a pork pie or, let them stand for a few minutes beside the warmth of his hearth. The wassail bowl itself was a hearty combination of hot ale or beer, apples, spices and mead, just alcoholic enough to warm tingling toes and fingers of the singers
