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:
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.
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:
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
