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
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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