The Ray Birely Orchestra
Musical Director
Mr. Rocky Birely
The Musicians
The Ray Birely Big Band was founded by the late Ray Birely in the early 1960's. Members come from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, degreed instrumental music instructors, name band musicians, and active and retired U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors and U.S. Navy Commodores. The band has been under the direction of Ray's
The Ray Birely Big Band was founded by the late Ray Birely in the early 1960's. Members come from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, degreed instrumental music instructors, name band musicians, and active and retired U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors and U.S. Navy Commodores. The band has been under the direction of Ray's son, Rocky, since 1994.
Saxophone
Rocky Birely, Darryl Brenzel, Bret Crawford, Rick Fontaine, Kevin Lewis, Lou Luzzi, Vince Norman, Ed Smarsh, Jim Snively, Susan Summers, Anita Thomas, Lydia Vickers
Trumpets
Clay Beard, John Brye, Mike Davis, Dennis Fraley, Joel Guyton, Adam Hanlin, Bill Hicks, Scott Holbert, Don Junker, Jeff Mussolino, Dale Orris, Gil Rathel, Steve Richwine, Skip Stine, Ray Strucker
Trombones
Mike Buckley, Brian Hinkley, Tom Maestri, Kris Nigh, Kurt Nigh, Eric Plum, Keith Smith, Tom Whitman
Rhythm Guitar:
Tony Suranno
Bass:
Cyndi Elliot, Ralph Gordon, Arnie Helmick, Lou Hinds, Chris Koski, Anita Thomas, Dan Zarcone
Piano:
Bob Boguslaw, Tom Colgan, Jordan Clawson, Bob Larson, Mike Maher, Vince Norman, Jon Ozment
Drums:
Duane McNairn, Dan White, Paul Wilson
Vocalists: Connie Guy and Harry Haines
Sound: Steve Christiano, Barrett Irons, Frank Lolli
Song LIst
Song LIst
Swing
April in Paris
Bandstand
Boogie Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
C Jam Blues
How High the Moon
In the Mood
Jump, Jive 'n' Wail
Little Brown Jug
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Satin Doll
A String of Pearls
Shiny Stockings
Sweet Georgia Brown
Two O'clock Jump
Woodchoppers Ball
You Make Me Feel So Young
Ballads
Deep Purple
Embraceable You
I'm Gettin Sen
Swing
April in Paris
Bandstand
Boogie Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
C Jam Blues
How High the Moon
In the Mood
Jump, Jive 'n' Wail
Little Brown Jug
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Satin Doll
A String of Pearls
Shiny Stockings
Sweet Georgia Brown
Two O'clock Jump
Woodchoppers Ball
You Make Me Feel So Young
Ballads
Deep Purple
Embraceable You
I'm Gettin Sentimental
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face I've Never Been in Love Before
Laura
Moonlight Serenade
Pennies from Heaven
Stardust
Who Can I Turn To
Latin
The Days of Wine and Roses
The Girl from Ipanema
Just a Little Cha Cha
Meditation
Tea for Two
Waltzes
Emily Im Waltzertempo
Merry Widow Waltz
Waltz Medley - Edelweiss - Around the World - Moon River
Polkas
Peanuts
Vocals
All of Me
All The Way
Almost Like Being in Love
Alright, Okay,
You Win
Blue Skies
Christmas Favorites
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Fever
Fly Me to the Moon
Georgia on My Mind
I've Got You Under My Skin
The Lady is a Tramp
New York, New York
Over the Rainbow
On the Sunnyside of the Street Orange Colored Sky
Skylark
Stormy Weather
Unforgettable
When I Fall in Love
Witchcraft
You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You