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Yves Francois Jazz

Yves Francois brings together some of the Midwest’s top musicians to play for your wedding or special event.  Yves Francois et son Jazz is a swing band, comprised of between four to eight pieces, which plays everything from retro jazz and blues to rumbas and biguines. The band was formed in 1990 in Chicago, Illinois and one of the primary engagements was play for Amundson Murder Mysteries under the pseudonym “The Mystery Band”  This band is a perfect match for your Roaring 20’s or Great Gatsby Wedding theme.

SO SWEET © Jim Christopher

DINAH Jazz Standard

LADY B GOOD Jazz Standard

HOME Classic Ballad first made famous by Louis Armstrong

MADAME B © Yves Francois

TIN ROOF BLUES New Orleans Blues Standard

PAST PERFORMANCES:

Amundson Murder Mysteries

Brookfield Jazz Society

Summer in the City Festival Dowagiac, Michigan

Taste of Wisconsin, Kenosha

KENOSHA Alpaca Arts, Sazzy B, TG’s

PLEASANT PRAIRIE Ray Radigans

CHICAGO Quenchers Saloon

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Jim Christopher and Yves Francois at a recording Session at Delmark Studios, Chicago 2014

CURRENT BANDMEMBERS:

Frank Youngwerth Trumpet

                   Marc Smierciak Sax Clarinet

Eve Monzingo Sax Clarinet

Dwaine Majkrczak Guitar

George Lawler Drums

Steven White Bass

Gregory Redfearin Bass

Joey Speilberg Bass

On occasion: Thomas Selear and Cy  Constable

                                     Drums

PAST GUESTS INCLUDE:

Brian Finnegan

Bruce Mak

Jim Christopher

David Ramey

                                  David Smith

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