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Yves Francois et son 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:

Jim Christopher Reeds

Dave Smith Reeds

Frank Youngwerth Trumpet

Pat McClintock Guitar

Bonbonfera Tim Keenan Drums

Steven White Bass

Dave Ramey Trombone

Marc Smierciak Clarinet

Ben Lansing Banjo, Guitar, Octave Mandolin

Bruce Mak Guitar

AVAILABLE VOCALISTS:

Yves Francois    Jazz and Jive

Dave Ramey  Jazz and Jive

Sharon Waltham    Blues

Lauren Marovich    Blues

Marius Paskauskas Foreign Languages

PAST GUESTS INCLUDE:

Brian Finnegan

Randy Jezierski

George Lawler

Kurt Sepmeier

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FOR BOOKING INFORMATION:
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