The Ross Kratter Jazz Orchestra was founded by bass player, composer, and arranger Ross Kratter in 2010. Kratter’s compositions and arrangements, heavily influenced by Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Charles Mingus, Sy Johnson, and others, make up the majority of the band’s book; the rest of it is comprised of arrangements and compositions from other members of the band. The band, comprised of members of the Mike Stern Band, Arturo O’Farrill's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Victor Wooten Band, Postmodern Jukebox, Streetlight Manifesto, various Broadway show orchestras, and many more, has played all over New York to sold-out audiences since its founding in 2010.
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, German, Spanish
Unions: AFM
At a performance by the Ross Kratter Jazz Orchestra, one can always expect a sold out house. We perform very unique, very original music that spans from Basie-style swing to the present. The band is made up of the premier musicians on the New York jazz scene, all of whom are incredibly versatile.
The Ross Kratter Jazz Orchestra was founded by bass player, composer, and arranger Ross Kratter in 2010. Kratter’s compositions and arrangements, heavily influenced by Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Charles Mingus, Sy Johnson, and others, make up the majority of the band’s book; the rest of it is comprised of arrangements and compositions from other members of the band. The band, comprised of members of the Mike Stern Band, Arturo O’Farrill's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Victor Wooten Band, Postmodern Jukebox, Streetlight Manifesto, various Broadway show orchestras, and many more, has played all over New York to sold-out audiences since its founding in 2010.
We will send our contract/technical rider upon booking.
All technical aspects depend on the size of the venue.
| May 22, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Club Bonafide |
| April 17, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Club Bonafide |
| March 20, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Club Bonafide |
| February 21, 2018 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Club Bonafide |
| May 23, 2017 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Club Bonafide |
| April 13, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:45pm | Club Bonafide |
| January 25, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:45pm | Club Bonafide |
Set list varies at every performance. Performances can range from anywhere between one and three hours.
We often perform two sets with a brief break in between.
| Ross Kratter | Leader, composer, arranger, bass |
| Eric Iannucci | Trombone |
| Robby Mack | Reeds |
| Bob Franceschini | Reeds |
| Charlie Clausen | Trumpet |
| Paul Tafoya | Trumpet |
| Jerrold Kavanagh | Drums |
| Peter Isaac | Bass Trombone |
| Karl Lyden | Trombone |
| Quintin Zoto | Guitar |
| Michael Bliss | Reeds |
| Rachel Therrien | Trumpet |
| Michael Sarian | Trumpet |
| Larry Bustamante | Reeds |
| Amrom Svay | Reeds |
| Will Armstrong | Piano |
| Ric Becker | Trombone |
Any and all jazz musicians, ever.
Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely, and, seriously, and and all jazz musicians, ever.
Technical rider will be sent upon booking.
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