The Tuesday Night Big Band

Pittsburgh, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Favorite website
http://www.audibleimages.net
Pittsburgh Connection
Pittsburgh based Big Band
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
The Burg' Big Band, Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ 90.5 fm
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Pittsburgh Jazz Society, Rhythm House Cafe (Bridgeville, PA), Manchester Craftsmans Guild
About Me:
"The Tuesday Night Big Band" (TNB) was formed about 2003 by Dr. Tom Yost (who has provided the band with hundreds of charts, state of the art sound equipment and everything necessary to supply the band), Dick Smith (trombone) and Deb Weible (drums). TNB repretoire consists of jazz arrangements by such arrangers as Tom Kubis, Gordon Goodwin and Sammy Nestico, to name a few. Many of the band's jazz arrangements have been specially arranged and/or composed by the band's directors Richard Mansfield and Joe Campus. TNB delivers these fresh original arrangements at every performance!!!

In 2006, the band grew and evolved into a second band called 'The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band" (PDWB). The PDWB repretoire consists of all original Doo Wop style charts written by Richard Mansfield. The band also performs a show called "Memories Are made with Music - A Tribute to the 50's, 60's & 70's" that includes tunes from the favorite artists of that era. This show was entirely written and arranged by Rich Mansfield. Many will recognize Rich as the arranger and orchestra conductor for the nationally acclaimed PBS "American Soundtrack Series" shows "Doo Wop 50", "Doo Wop 51" & R&B 40". This is Doo Wop in a BIG way!!

The Band Members Are:

Alto I - Dave Langett
Alto II - Rick Matt
Tenor I - Jim "Iceman" Emminger
Tenor II - Todd Bushyager
Bari Sax - Dr. Tom Yost

Trombone I - Dick Smith
Trombone II - Joe Schulties
Trombone III - Howard Hartmann
Bass Trombone - Phil Vanouse

Trumpet I - Devon Smeal
Trumpet II - Skip McAuliffe
Trumpet III - Wes Ward
Trumpet IV- Vince DiAntonio
Trumpet V & Director - Joe Campus

Drums - Deb Weible
Bass - Vince Gorman
Keyboard - Brian Pappal

Vocals- Lori Russo
Doo Wop Vocals - Will Manker

Director - Rich Mansfield
Composers/Arrangers - Rich Mansfield & Joe Campus

The Band rehearses almost every Tuesday evening at RCAC in Oakmont, PA.

The band recorded it's first CD "In The Swing Of Things" in February of 2008 at Audible Images Studios (North Hills) with recording engineer and Grammy Award winner Jay Dudt!!

To obtain a copy of the CD or to contact the band please send an e-mail with your request to GEODAW@aol.com.
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  • Francis Bruce Marion, DC

    The variety and excitement of this big band's performance for the Pittsburgh Jazz Society at The Rhythm House on November 1, 2009 was superb! Lori Russo's vocal ease hypnotized the audience to verify how great and vibrant this band creates their Jazz/Pop/DooWop vibrations. Sincerely, Dr Bruce

    Nov 2, 2009

  • JOHN PAPI

    SOUNDS SOOD, RICK YOU ARE DOING ONE GREAT JOB, KEEP
    IT UP BROTHER, HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON... JOHN PAPI

    Apr 30, 2010

  • Stephen Alexander Sekeli

    Hi Moe remember when we worked together for years Steve Sekelik Drummer, with Corsairs Jimmy Sturr, Oldies Marcels etc. You guys sound great my music. Will you be playing at the Rivers Casino on July 4 2010 do you have my number give me a call a am deal with film productions. Take care see you soon Steve.

    Jun 24, 2010