Tag: Jazz
The Curtis Parry Jazz Cartel is a Frank Sinatra style swing band that plays fully arranged original music as well as beloved standards from the Frank Sinatra catalogue as well as the American Songbook. The band consists of jazz guitarist/vocalist/songwriter/arranger- Curtis Parry, saxophone/clarinet/arranger- Kyle O’Donnell, trombonist/producer- Paul Nowell, bassist- Maurice Ellis and drummer-Greg Sadler.
Based in Los Angeles, he has performed with artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Chaka Kahn, Poncho Sanchez, Harvey Mason, Bob Mintzer, Conrad Herwig, Gordon Goodwin, Oscar D’Leon, Nestor Torres, Tito Nieves, Ismael Miranda, Jimmy Bosh, The latin TV Show “Noches con Platanito” and many others.
He’s working simultaneously as a multi- percussionist in his Latin Jazz Quartet called “Conganas”, with Oscar Hernandez “Alma Libre”, and Frankie Vally and the Four Seasons.
Hugo is truly a unique entertainer with the rare ability to please all ages. An extraordinary, modern One-Man Band, Hugo masterfully combines the novel use of keyboard bass foot pedals, rhythm machine, guitarchestra, synth sax and flute, and an exceptional voice to create a remarkable, live full-band sound. Hugo showcases an entertaining blend of original songs, popular standards, Latin and Brazilian favorites, and a variety of pop/rock, jazz, R&B, swing, and country in a fun, friendly, and festive style.