"...We can't thank you enough for the swingingest wedding ever - People are still talking about it..." "...Thank you again for being a part of my daughter's wedding celebration at the Russian Tea Room. I continue to receive compliments on the entire event and many of the comments are about the excellent band and music..." |
John Vassallo
Born in Brooklyn, NY, John has his own unique, familiar sound. Inspired by such greats as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennet. He has performed with many famous artists and currently is with Joe Battaglia & The New York Big Band. At venues such as: The Tavern on the Green, The Rainbow Room, The Hilton, The Pierre Hotel, and Glenn Island Casino.Linda Ipanema
As one of the entertainment world's most versatile talents, she has led her own Dixieland combo for more than six years. Appearing at many of the leading Jazz festival and clubs. Her recent CD "To New Orleans With Love" was critically acclaimed. A long time member of the prestigious "Actors Studio" she has been featured in such classic films as "The Pope of Greenwich Village" and "Once Upon a Time in America." Her unique comedy talent has been headlined at nightclubs such as the "Improvisation" and the "Village Gate."Jahneen Otis
Jahneen is an artist who moves effortlessly from style to style, performing equally effectively in Classical, Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Gospel. George Brown of Kool was her mentor, and she toured with that well known group for several seasons. She has also worked as one of The New Shirelles and was featured on many Rap recordings including Dana Dane's Nightmares and Dance for Love, Gucci Man. Jahneen has received Gold Record Performer status for the recordings Do Dat with Grover Washington, and Nightmares with Dana Dane. Most recently, she performed and recorded individually with Donald Byrd, Joe Chambers and Pete Seeger. Jahneen is the second African-American to win The Staten Island Register's Reggie Award for distinctive performance, an honor she earned for her portrayal of Ella Worker in The Cradle Will Rock. Jahneen has put her degrees from Wellesley College (BA in Music and Sociology) and Emerson College (MA in Theater) to good use in important public-spirited cultural endeavors.Steven Maglio
Inspired by Frank Sinatra, another New Jersey born singer, Steven brings his own style and interpretation to Jazz and Ballad standards. He is soon to record with "The New York Big Band" and will be heard on many radio stations across the country.