CD Credits

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Somers Dream Orchestra
(Behind the scenes)

1. Minnie The Moocher 3:23
2. On The Street Where You Live 3:49
3. Beautiful Maria Of My Soul 4:09
4. Perfidia 3:39
5. Woodchopper’s Ball 2:39
6. Mack The Knife 3:13
7. Stars Fell On Alabama 4:58
8. You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You 2:31
9. I’m Beginning To See The Light 2:05
10. Autumn Leaves 3:39
11. Leap Frog 2:15
12. When I Fall In Love 3:43
13. The Opener 1:43
14. I Remember Clifford 3:10
15. Corner Pocket 3:42

John M. Somers - Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Leader (1, 3, 14)

Paul Brandenburg - Trumpet/Flugelhorn (5, 13, 15)

Michael Lamparello - Trumpet/Flugelhorn

Raul J. Sloezen - Trumpet/Flugelhorn

Henry E. Heyzer Trombone (4)

Philip Jones Trombone (2, 7, 10)

Matt Bilyk Trombone (5)

Steve Carr Bass Trombone

Larry Puentes Alto Saxophone/Flute (3)

Roger Vito Bryson Alto Saxophone (10, 12)

Scott Calvert Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet (11, 13)

Scott Kohrherr Tenor Saxophone/Flute/Vocalist (1)

Nick McCoy Baritone Saxophone/Bass Clarinet (6)

Larry Long - Piano (15)

Dennis Chlup - Electric & Accostic Guitar (4, 10)

Bruce VanHoven - Bass (5)

Wayne Dunton - Drums/Latin Percussion

 

Vocalists

Keaton Douglas, Nick McCoy, Scott Kohrherr

Guest Artists *

Janeen Cornell Bryson Flute on Track 7

Vitto H. Garcia Bass

Replaces Bruce VanHoven on Tracks 7, 8, 9, 12

Rich Szabo Trumpet/Flugelhorn

Replaces Michael Lamparello on Tracks 7, 8, 9, 12

Rick Calissi Background Vocalist on Track 1

Percussion Section on Track 10

Philip Jones ShakerScott Kohrherr Afuche

Wayne Dunton Triangle

Number next to musician’s name denotes tracks on which a solo was performed.

•Rich Szabo Appears Courtesy of Jazzmania Records.

•Rich Szabo Plays MAX Trumpets & Flugelhorns with

Greg Black Mouthpieces.

•Philip Jones plays a Silver Sonic King 2B and is an

Artist/Clinician for UMI.

•John M. Somers and Michael Lamparello play MAX Trumpets.



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Produced by Philip Jones and Mark Partis

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Mark Partis

Recorded "LIVE" in the Studio on June 5-6, 1999

Recorded at BEARTRACKS Recording Studio, Suffern, NY

Mixed at Cove City Sound Studios, Inc., Glen Cove, NY

Mastered at Wrinkled Dog Sound, Maplewood, NJ

Recording Assistant Engineers: Mike Bates and Steve Regina

Mix Assistant Engineers: Dug, Kieran Pardias, Joe Ernst

Front and Back Cover Model: Eileen Pluta

Front and Back Cover Photographer: Ted Axelrod

Assistant to Mr. Axelrod: Melinda DiMauro

Cover Model Makeup and Hair Artist: Julie St.Jacques

Orchestra Photographer: Bob Major, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Graphic Designer: Fritz Rethage, Iron Horse Advertising, Hasbrouck Heights,NJ

Orchestra Logo Artist: Jennifer Juliano


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Wrinkled Dog Sound "Loo-see"


Home

Join the band in some behind the scenes photos...
Nutley Swing Night August 26, 2004 [Photos]
August Fairfield Concert & Regent Wall Street Hotel [Photos]
Florham Park Gazebo June 15, 2003 [Photos]
Bergen Community College June 7, 2003 [Photos]
Valentine's Day 2003 at Fellini's, with Mike Roselli [Photos]
Nutley's Gala Centennial Celebration January 20, 2003 [Photos]
Candid pic's at recording session for second CD -- November 2002
Wedding at Plesantdale Chateau
Madison Hotel Wedding, July 2001
Windows of the World, World Trade Center, May 5, 2001
DVD Session February 2001
Photos of band members
Some early band photos    More early band photos
Photo's with celebrities

Musikfest 2000
Opening Night, Americaplatz Stage, Bethlehem PA, August 4, 2000
[The Set-up] [The Gig #1] [The Gig #2] [The Gig #3] [Band Scrapbook]


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Our current CD...

A Mid-Somers Night Dream
Featuring the swinging big band sounds of the
Somers Dream Orchestra
Produced by: Philip Jones & Mark Partis

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Retail locations

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Message from John, and "Thanks" from the band


Listen to the Somers Dream Orchestra LIVE at:
Knights of Columbus, Bridge Street in Belleville, NJ
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. -- the last Monday of every month
$5 cover charge

The Somers Dream Orchestra is a "preferred" Orchestra
at the The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, NJ




A Somers Dream Orchestra Story
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The Somers Dream Orchestra Engineer/Producer
Mark Partis -- Wrinkled Dog Sound @  www.wrinkleddogsound.com


The Somers Dream Orchestra is listed at:
NJWedding.com


A Somers Dream Orchestra (non-exclusive) Booking Agent is:
www.laguardiaentertainment.com



Friends of the Somers Dream Orchestra

Singer Vickie Smith: www.vickiesmith.com
The Infernos www.theinfernosband.com
The Italian American Police Society of NJ
www.sheetmsic.org




Somers Dream Orchestra American Big Band Links
Dubuque to Davenport:  http://stevensorchestra.tripod.com



The Somers Dream Orchestra plays dozens of exciting weddings, corporate parties, successful fund-raisers and large civic events throughout the region annually.  Have an event?  Give us a call.

Thank you.

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