The venue was the large ballroom on the third floor. A nice place to play, good acoustics, and plenty of room for the 200-plus students and friends to swing about all night — and they did so with the energy of true fans, dancing every minute of all three sets.

MJC was set on a large stage at one end, with plenty of ceiling space overhead to allow the high notes to soar above the dancing crowd. Just about every fast swing song in our repertoire was rolled out for this occasion, and the attendees appreciated our efforts.

Glad thanks to the organizers of the event. Be sure to make the trip the next time we’re asked to play. It’ll be worth your time!

Here’s the set  list from the evening:

SET ONE

Sing, Sing, Sing
It Don’t Mean A Thing
Sway
Little Brown Jug
String Of Pearls
S’wonderful
In The Mood
Zoot Suit Riot
All Of Me
Jersey Bounce
What I say
Bandstand Boogie
Fly Me To The Moon
Moondance

SET TWO

Pick Up The Pieces
Stray Cat Strut
Blue Moon
My Blue Heaven
20 Nickles
Glory Of Love, The
Go Down Gamblin’
Brazil
Makin’ Whoopee
One O’Clock Jump
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Just In Time

SET THREE

720 in the book
108
Route 66
Come Fly With Me
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Tuxedo Junction
Who’s Sorry Now
Desafinado
American Patrol
Ballin’ The Jack
Stompin’ At The Savoy
Jump Jive and Wail
You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You
Moonlight Serenade

The Club will cover many of the old favorites, but also has more than a few rollicking new swing standards up it musical sleeve, in addition to more new beautiful ballads by Maxine Cummins for you to swoon over.

Make your reservations now for Saturday night, as this concert always sells out!

One of our longest engagements to date with 38 tunes rolled out to an appreciative audience of more than 300 guests. From the time the first dessert was finished, to after the last hand of cards was played, dancers crowded the floor. The Ball organizer pronounced the music to be “perfect”.

Mounted on a large stage with dramatic lighting and elegant table settings, and with formal attire of band and guests contributing to the glamor of the evening, it was a long, but satisfying night of music for all. We all enjoyed playing for these good folks, and hope to be invited back next year.

If you need a reliable and quality big band for your next event, large or small, remember that the Metro Jazz Club came through at the last minute for one of the most important arts functions of the year!