ABOUT US

SOUND of SWING is a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington, with IRS 501 C. (3) approval under EIN 20-2523976.

 

Bellevue?s SoS Big Band was started in March 2002 at the North Bellevue Community Center by Bill Erickson, pianist, and Jack Hakala, bassist. Previously, they played in other big bands, pit orchestras and combos, including many gigs around Seattle with their jazz combo COUNT 4.

 

Sponsored by the Bellevue Parks Dept., SoS Big Band?s mission is playing music from the big band era for dancing and listening. Its objective is to provide healthy recreation for its audiences and band members. All dedicated volunteers, most members are retirees from various professions. The band plays for monthly and quarterly dances at the Center as a public service. It also performs concerts for the general public and at private functions for donations to help defray expenses.

 

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Vocals: June Congdon*, Robin McCall

 

Saxes: Tony Hansen*, Jim Henwood, Clarke Johnson, Dick Lembo, Dick Olson, Doug Stowe,

 

Trombones: Dale Conrad, Dick Rozenkranz, Gene Sartore*, Lew Steves, Colin Widdison

 

Trumpets: Gene Brown, Janice Deckmann, Bill Giles*, Gary Roberts, Arny Robbins, Robyn Rydzak,

Drums: Tony Cappiello, Chad Stoddard

 

Piano: Bill Erickson, Treasurer

 

Guitar: Paul Engstrom

 

Bass: Jack Hakala*, Bandleader

 

Publicity: Robin McCall * Board Members

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