Cape Ann Big Band
Formed in December 2010, Cape Ann Big Band strives to connect with local musicians of all ages and backgrounds to inspire, challenge, and educate. Inspired by the sounds of jazz, swing, New Orleans street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll, the band prides itself in a repertoire without horizon. CABB's repertoire always features a number of vocal and instrumental standards from the “Golden era” of swing, pop tunes, and a number of show-tunes derived from popular films. As one quickly learns, the organization, success, and mobility of this ensemble is only made possible by the efforts of its participants. This is a group that truly operates as a family. Born in the basement and bred in a garage, the Cape Ann Big Band is not your average swing orchestra! Enjoy the Show!
Jambalaya Horns
New Orleans-flavored Funk, Soul, and Brassy Second-Lines by the Jambalaya Horns will have you feeling like you’re in New Orleans! The group also features original compositions and covers arranged to capture the traditional sounds of New Orleans street beats, funk, and soul! The core group features Carlos Menezes Jr (horns/vocals), Chris Bodek (keys), Rick Geraghty (drums), Robby Perkins (percussion), Gary Wolsieffer (bass/tuba), Henley Douglas Jr. (saxes), Ben Tuck (trombone).
Be on the lookout for the group during the Mardi Gras and Holiday seasons as they hit the streets with an expanded Brass Section and full Big Band Orchestra!
DubTone Orchestra
The DubTone Orchestra is not your typical 15-piece Big Band! It’s New Orleans meets the Caribbean: the big, brassy horns of the French Quarter colliding with the Rocksteady beat of early Jamaica! It is Reggae and Ska, Calypso and Dancehall, Latin and Jazz, all in one! Their eclectic mix of covers (from Bob Marley to Paquito D’Rivera!) and original compositions will put the beat in your feet and have you dancing all night!
The band was formed in the summer of 2020 with the intent of bringing together as many of the musicians in the Northeast who were professionally active in the Jamaican and Afro-American music scene.
This is the Northeast’s premier Caribbean fusion Orchestra featuring Carlos Menezes Jr. (vocals/trombone), Rich Graiko (trumpet), Dan Fleury (trumpet), Shawn Lowe (trombone), Josh Cohen (saxes), Henley Douglas Jr. (saxes), Jake Pardee (guitar), Thaddeus Merritt (bass), and Jesse Hayes (drums)! The performers featured in the group have collectively recorded over 40 albums and toured 67 countries across 6 continents with artists like Toots Hibbert, The Skatalites, The Toasters, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Morgan Heritage, Steel Pulse, 10 Ft. Ganga Plant, The Elovators, Heavy Metal Horns, Groundation, Rebel Tumbao, Liquid Revolution, Westbound Train, Big D and The Kids Table, The Slackers, The Void Union, Attractors, Mile 21, and many more!
CMJ & The DubTone Beat
Traditional Ska, Calypso, Reggae, and Soul Fusion covers! This group will put the beat in your feet! Featuring a rotating line-up of the North Shore and Greater Boston’s top players in the genre!