Hal McIntyre Orchestra directed by Don Pendleton,
featuring the alto sax of Tom Ferrante, and vocals by Steve Marvin
at Amazing Things Arts Center
http://www.halmcintyre.com/
April 29, 2011
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| The 14-piece Hal
McIntyre Orchestra, under the able direction of Don Pentleton,
opened their touring season again at the Amazing Things Arts Center
in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dusting off the winter cobwebs
(the band hasn't been together for the last 3-4 months) they thanked
Michael Moran for inviting them for the third time, and anticipating
many more. Personnel:
Don Pentleton, Drums/Director
Trumpets: Everett Longstreth 3rd. trumpet/arranger,Dennis Perriccio lead trumpet,Dave Burdett 2nd. trumpet/soloist
Trombones. Tim Kelly bass trombone, Rick Stepton lead trombone/soloist, Wayne Branco 2nd. trombone/soloist
Saxophones. Tom Ferrante lead alto/ Hal McIntyre soloist, Sil D'urbano 2nd. alto/ clarinet soloist,
Ed Harlow 1st. tenor/soloist,
Arthur Bakopoulas 2nd. tenor/soloist,
Jerry Vejmola baritone sax/soloist
Piano:
John Acaro, Acoustic string bass: Dave Landoni
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This orchestra was very popular in the years '45 to '50. Hal
McIntyre Sr. died in 1948 and his son Hal McIntyre Jr. took
over. When he died, Don Pentleton took over as musical director,
with permission from the McIntyre family. Don
is a veteran Big Band drummer who has also performed with the Glenn
Miller Orchestra, Guy Lombardo Orchestra, Skitch Henderson, Ella
Fitzgerald and comedians Phyllis Diller, Pat Cooper, Frankie
Fontaine, and George Jessel.
He has kept this marvelous band working together and touring all
over the world every since. |
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This evening was dedicated to Don Chapman, who gave his
last performance here last year, just before he died. Tom Ferrante
has since taken over the alto sax and leadership position.
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They started off HOT with Stomping at the Savoy, featuring Ed
Harland on tenor, followed by
Commando Serenade, a million-dollar seller in 1945, and their
theme song. |
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Don's music sheets dropped and fell under the stage early on, but
he continued without missing a beat! Ferrante was featured on an upbeat That Old Feeling.
Free
and Easy is the title of one of their CDs, Arthur Humphries
feature on tenor
sax. The band has had many hits over the years, but
their
first million-dollar seller was Benny Goodman's theme, Sentimental
Journey. A Train was somewhat modernized -
something here for everyone.
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Rick Stepton was a band substitute on his 1960's
custom Williams' trombone, with a Tom Casper arrangement of When Your
Smiling.
Rick is the first-call trombone player in the city,
having played with the bands of Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard
Ferguson, and now Hal McIntyre. |
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Ferrante kicked off Ballad Medley #1, My One And Only Love, I've
Grown Accustomed To Her Face, Man With a Horn.
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Don introduced one of the country's finest
interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Steve Marvin, who began with That Old Black Magic , a tune
sung by Billy Daniels and Sammy Davis Jr.
He continued with a Frank Sinatra tune,
Nevertheless, I'm In Love With You, and another Frank recorded as a young man (when he
didn't have much money) Don't Worry 'Bout Me. I've Got You
Under My Skin is Cole Porter classic. |
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This was an incomparable, nostalgic evening of fine music with fine musicians. Don has brought the
Hal McIntyre Orchestra into
the 21st century, without
losing the eloquent spirit of yesterday. Thank you, Don!
For those of you who appreciate this music, the Hal McIntyre
Orchestra will be
appearing at Mosely's on the Charles for your listening and dancing
pleasure on June 24th 8-11pm, 50 Bridge Street Dedham, MA 02026-1702
(781) 326-3075
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| By Marce,
Updated May 1. 2011
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