Showing posts with label Jazz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jazz. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

"Oh, You Crazy Moon"


"Oh, You Crazy Moon" jazz standard.

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. 

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

"Getting to Know You," Jane Stuart Jazz Quartet, #NY #NJ #CT #Jazz #Mus...




Jane Stuart Jazz Quartet,  Jazz for NY, NJ & CT





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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.



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about the song,"Getting to Know You," 


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Getting to Know You"

Song from The King and I

Published 1951

Writer Oscar Hammerstein II
Composer Richard 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.


Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Strollin ,#Jazz #Music #Smooth #NewJersey, #NJ #EntertainmentConsultants...


The Two Bobs, New Jersey Jazz Musicians perform:
Strollin'



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The Two Bobs  performing "Strollin"

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:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Ita-Jz5gbK-w12eqRseS_piyPzlapMP


To reserve The Two Bobs for your next event, contact Joe at:

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013






Jersey Jazz Duo Performs Black Orpheus




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#"Samba de Orfeu," Bob Miller & Joe Verrusio, Jazz Duo

Jazz Music for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut!

Stay cool with this classic Brazilian song.  This is the kind of music that makes you want to dance!

We simply love this duo during cocktails; the sophisticated sounds of jazz will resonate with your guests...and they will be able to hear conversation, also!

To reserve this Jazz Duo for your New York, New Jersey or Connecticut event,
contact Joe at:

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The song Samba de Orfeu was composed by Luiz Floriano Bonfá

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Luiz Floriano Bonfá
Born 17 October 1922
Rio de Janeiro
Died 12 January 2001 (aged 78)
Rio de Janeiro
Occupation Guitarist/Composer
Luiz Floriano Bonfá (often seen as Luis Bonfá) (October 17, 1922 -- January 12, 2001)
was a Brazilian guitarist and composer. He was best known for the compositions he penned for the film Black Orpheus.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Frank Sinatra Impersonator for New York, New Jersey & Connecticut







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Entertainment Consultants and Music New Jersey present:
Gary S., Frank Sinatra impersonator, performing "All of Me."

We know everybody is in love with 'Mad Men';  we have done quite a few 'Mad Men' themed events.   The show has influenced home design,  fashions, and entertainment.  

Frank Sinatra was one of the most iconic entertainers of the 50's and 60's.   Gary(our Frank Sinatra impersonator) pays tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes.

...so, close your eyes...listen up... invite The Chairman of the Board...and have a great time!

"All of Me" is a popular song and jazz standard written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons in 1931.

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

May 18 Jazz Concert at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Montclair, NJ


Upcoming Concert:  May 18, 2013

Bob Miller and Joe Verrusio

at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Upper Montclair, NJ






Upcoming Jazz Concert, The Public is Invited!

When:  Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time:  2 pm - 3 pm
Where:  Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
               474 Upper Mountain Ave.
               Montclair, NJ  07043

Phone:  (973) 783-5974


The elephant in the room is the extremely poor quality of this video.  We apologize!

We recorded this clip during one of the many hot spells of 2012.  I think even the camera lens got steamed up.  Thankfully, the sound quality is pretty good.  

The Jazz pairing of Bob Miller and Joe Verrusio is well known in the New York Area for their many performances at local country clubs. The May 18 concert at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens will give the public a rare opportunity to hear this NJ Jazz Duo. This video shows them performing at the Presby Iris Gardens in Montclair, NJ.  

To reserve this NY/NJ/CT Jazz Duo, contact Joe at:

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Phone:
(908) 464-0038
(908) 451-1955





Thumbnail Photo of Presby Memorial Iris Gardens by Irene Jeruss


Saturday, April 27, 2013




Jazz Music for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut




The Manhattan Jazz Trio performs:   Have You Met Miss Jones


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The Manhattan Jazz Trio is performing a well loved jazz standard:  Have You Met Miss Jones.

One of our favorite Jazz groups, The Manhattan Trio is available for cocktail parties, dinners, concerts...or those times when you simply want the sophistication that only jazz can give.

We also recommend this group of Jazz musicians for weddings.  Those of you choosing one of our DJ's for your New York, New Jersey or Connecticut wedding may want to incorporate live music at your event;  this Jazz trio would be perfect during the cocktail hour of your wedding reception. 

We strongly suggest having some form of live music at weddings.  Jazz as a backdrop gives a very sophisticated feel to an event.   

Small groups like this one make it very easy for your guests' conversation;  the volume is loud enough to hear and low enough that  your friends and family can hear themselves speak.

The Manhattan Jazz Trio:

Vinnie Cutro, trumpet
Bob Himmelberger, keyboards, bass
Joe Verrusio, Jazz guitar

To reserve The Manhattan Jazz Trio, contact Joe at:

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Have You Met Miss Jones?"

Song from I'd Rather Be Right
Published 1937
Writer Lorenz Hart
Composer Richard Rodgers

"Have You Met Miss Jones?" is a popular song that was written for the musical comedy, I'd Rather Be Right. The music was written by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was published in 1937.  In the musical the song is performed by characters Peggy Jones and Phil Barker

Wednesday, April 17, 2013



Jazz Music for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut






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The Manhattan Jazz Trio performs:  It Could Happen to You

The Manhattan Jazz Trio performing this well loved jazz standard.  In this video the trio is performing for a birthday party, at a New Jersey Country Club.  They trio would also add a touch of class to the cocktail hour of a wedding reception.

This established group performs throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  They play jazz music at a volume that does not compete with intimate conversation.  The trio has been together for over twenty years and they  have a very extensive jazz song list!

The Manhattan Jazz Trio features:
Vinnie Cutro, trumpet
Bob Himmelberger, keyboards, bass
Joe Verrusio, Jazz Guitar

To Reserve The Manhattan Jazz Trio, contact Joe at:

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Phone:
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"It Could Happen to You" is a popular standard with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke. The song was written in 1944 and was introduced by Dorothy Lamour in the Paramount musical comedy film, And the Angels Sing.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

The Girl from Ipanema, Joe Verrusio Trio, NJ Jazz, NY Jazz, CT Jazz, Jaz...


The Girl From Ipanema performed by The Joe Verrusio Trio







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The Joe Verrusio Trio performing: The Girl from Ipanema

The Trio performs an elegant rendition of this Antonio Carlos Jobim classic...so go ahead, enjoy the music, and get your toes wet!

This trio is just the right addition to your party!  We love them during cocktails, as an accompaniment to elegant dinner parties or just because.  This group is one of our favorite small groups.  They perform their elegant jazz music throughout the New York / New Jersey / Connecticut tri-state area.

The Joe Verrusio Trio features:

Upright Bass:  Roy Cumming
Flute:  Paul Grabow
Jazz Guitar:  Joe Verrusio

To reserve this group for your party, contact Joe at:

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Phone:  (908) 464-0038  or  (908) 451-1955

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The Girl from Ipanema was composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994.