The Ventura Jazz Orchestra’s Too Darn Hot Big Band Dance!
Powerful horns and authentic vocal stylings combine the elegance of the swing era and the energy of today’s dance favorites. Featuring vocalist Donna Greene, The Ventura Jazz Orchestra plays fresh orchestral/big band arrangements of great songs from all eras.
Mark your calendars for this fun dancing and listening event happening on Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 8:00-10:30 pm. It is open to the public and will be held at the Poinsettia Pavilion Ballroom, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA. The admission is $15 at the door. For more information, call (805) 648-1143. A big shout out to Kim Pagano, Host of The Kim Pagano Show for helping us get the word out.
See you there!
A little bit about The Ventura Jazz Orchestra
The Ventura Jazz Orchestra is a classic, traditional big band featuring 17 musicians and vocalist Donna Greene recreating and performing your favorite music from the swing era and beyond. Having performed throughout the Southern California area, the VJO brings to life the music that conjures up good memories of life with your sweetheart, your parents or even your grandparents, depending into which decade you were born.
The Ventura Jazz Orchestra has a horn section that includes five saxophone players, four trombonists, and four trumpet players. It also has a rhythm section… piano, guitar, bass, and drums… along with vocalist Donna Greene (yes, that’s a BIG BAND!). The Ventura Jazz Orchestra is available for parties, weddings, dances, receptions, fundraisers and corporate events in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties and beyond.
