The Apollo Trio
- Los Angeles, CA
- Jazz Band
- 66 Verified Bookings
Taylor M. said “This group was perfect for our corporate Gala event in Vegas! Great communicators, smooth booking process, and I couldn't recommend more!”
Your list is empty.
Save musicians, entertainers, speakers, and services, and they’ll appear here.
The NoPo Big Band is a 17 piece traditional big band that was started in North Portland over a decade ago. We play a variety of music, ranging from classic swing era tunes to more modern jazz, rock, funk, and swing big band arrangements.
Be the first to review NoPo Big Band
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
We are a lively swing band made up of standard personnel of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes, a piano, bass and drums. We are occasionally joined by a vocalist when requested. The band has an extensive library of music to choose from, and if sufficient lead time is given the band can procure music by request at an additional cost.
The NoPo Big Band, a 17 piece traditional big band that was started in North Portland over a decade ago. We play a variety of music, ranging from classic swing era tunes to more modern jazz, rock, funk, and swing big band arrangements.
The NoPo philosophy is rooted in community, and band members include musicians with varied backgrounds and experience. NoPo Big Band serves as forum, a supportive atmosphere to explore the music, encouraging each member to take solos and take risks. In this way, each member strives to advance his or her own musicianship. By providing high quality big band music, we hope to develop an appreciation for this style of music, and enrich the lives of the Portland community.
The band had a PA system and can do its own sound or run through the venue's system. Access to power for electric instruments is a must as well as seating for the band.
Our minimum stage size is 12′ w x 15′ d. It does not need to be a literal stage, but we do need that much space to set up.
Our set list varies depending on the type of event, but our book contains nearly 200 charts, covering a wide variety of genres, such as: swing, jazz, rock, funk, latin, jazz and contemporary music.
NoPo is inspired by the great swing bands of the past such as the bands led by Count Basie and Duke Ellington, as well as the big bands of the 60s, 70s and 80s led by Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson, but are always trying new music.
Seating
Electricity
Taylor M. said “This group was perfect for our corporate Gala event in Vegas! Great communicators, smooth booking process, and I couldn't recommend more!”
Ayodeji B. said “Great evening”
Melissa M. said “Band was on time, playing as we walked in. All of the guys played well throughout the night, smiles on their faces during breaks. Our event cleared out…”
Jenna J. said “Dan did a great job at our nonprofit fundraiser! He played very well, had a good stage presence, and was very easy to work with. We would definitely recommend…”