BIG BAND / SWING /
STANDARDS
As Duke Ellington put it,
"It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing". Night &
Day has it. We start off with an instrumental medley of big band
numbers, and move through some of our favorite swing tunes. Also included
are some romantic ballads and melodies that are perfect for ballroom dancing
(e.g. fox trots and waltzes).
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Contents: Big Band Medley: In the Mood / Savoy
/ String of Pearls / Honey, Please Don't Be That Way / Take the "A" Train /
Opus One / When I Fall in Love • Mack the Knife • Moonlight Serenade • Tuxedo Junction • The Girl From Ipanema • Don't Get Around Much Anymore • Fly Me to the Moon • Moon
River |
OLDIES / CLASSIC ROCK /
MOTOWN
We may be
elegant and sophisticated, but Night & Day can rock! In
our larger ensembles, we feature one of the best rock and blues
guitarist/vocalists in the Washington metro area. The following samples
of a few Oldies and Motown numbers should convince you.
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Contents: Have I Told You Lately • Jailhouse Rock • In the Midnight Hour • Margaritaville •
Johnny B. Goode |
JAZZ / SWING
INSTRUMENTAL
This is a
sample of some of our jazzy, mellow instrumental pieces. We usually draw
from the wonderful catalogue of classic "standards" ala Gershwin and Porter, as
well as from the Latin/Brazilian jazz tunes (bossas and rhumbas) that have
spark and style.
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Contents: I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
• Watch What Happens • Moonglow • Satin Doll • Don't Get Around Much Anymore • On Green
Dolphin Street • I'm Getting Sentimental Over You |
PROGRESSION OF THE MUSIC FOR A
TYPICAL EVENT
"Reading the
crowd" is one of the most important jobs for a band. The following tape
demonstrates how we might choose the music for a "typical" event. We
begin with mellow, jazzy instrumental pieces appropriate for the cocktail and
dinner phase. This is the time your guests want to converse, and the
music should set the mood without getting in the way. The tempo picks up
as the evening progresses, with more swing and big band numbers to energize
your crowd. At the peak of the party we move to oldies, Motown and
classic rock for dancing, with romantic ballads sprinkled in. As your
event draws to a close, the music has reflected the many moods of the evening.
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Contents: Moonglow • Watch What Happens • I'm
Getting Sentimental Over You • What a Wonderful World • Night and Day • The Girl From
Ipanema • There Will Never Be Another You • Moon River • Big Band Medley: In the Mood / Savoy • Don't Get Around Much
Anymore • Moonlight Serenade • Mack the Knife • When I Fall in Love • Jailhouse Rock • Johnny B. Goode • Dancing in the Street • At Last • In the Midnight Hour • Have I Told
You Lately That I Love You • Makin' Whoopee |
CONTACT NIGHT
& DAY MUSIC
The best way to determine
our availability for your wedding, corporate function or special event
is to
call me at 301-593-4209. We will talk about your particular needs. You can also
contact us
by completing the e-mail form.
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Every bride and groom has questions about the music that adds a
romantic and lively touch to their wedding. We provide helpful answers
and will answer any other questions you have.
APPLAUSE FOR
NIGHT & DAY LIVE MUSIC FOR BACKGROUND MOOD
AND
DANCING
Our band and combos
have been getting rave reviews for over 15 years. Read
what people say
about us.
COME AND SEE
NIGHT & DAY MUSICIANS PERFORM
Listen to the sound of our
trios, vocalists and piano music in clubs and other
venues in the Washington area.
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