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“Dave, Thank you So much.

July 19, 2019 by David Oppermann 1 Comment

“Dave, Thank you so much. The NRB concert at Andersen Enrichment Center in Saginaw was superb, as usual. And thank you for the CD. It completes my NRB ‘collection.’ Watching you folks on stage having as much fun playing as we have listening reminds us why yours is the ‘Happiest Music on Earth!’ — Tris

https://youtu.be/B3lM4KV2OQw

Folks, yes, we’re bragging a bit posting this. But when people come up after our to have us autograph a CD, we hear comments such as this often. Since 1970, we assure you they still put a bounce in our step.

CAST OF ALL-STARS AT ANDERSEN

Trumpet, Dave Tatrow, Otisville

Trombone, Terry Kimura, Howell MI

Clarinet, Dave Bennett, Waterford

Tuba, Paul Keen, Rockford

Banjo/Guitar, Dave Kadwell, Grand Rapids

Drums, Rick Bryant

Piano, Dave Oppermann, Saginaw

If you were there but didn’t have enough room in your trunk for all of our CDs and DVDs, you can still acquire them. Feel free to order online HERE, and we’ll ship them right out. (note: we offer a flat fee of $3 for shipping, no matter how many your order at one time.) Only at NRB.

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Tatrow is Our Hero

November 26, 2018 by Pat Murphy 2 Comments

Dave Tatrow, longtime frontman of NRB, recently was recently honored with the Sonny Award for 2018, a national recognition for his active support of trad jazz and the students keeping it alive and vibrant.

“The “Sonny” award by Suncoast Jazz Classic, is named after Sonny LaRosa, who worked tirelessly to keep jazz alive through musical training and performance. For three decades, Sonny LaRosa’s “World’s Youngest Jazz Band” inspired and entertained young and old, on local and international stages. Many students continued their training through college and are now respected artists in their own right. They enhance Sonny’s legacy by training the next generation of jazz musicians.

Congrats, Dave, from all your bandmates.

DETAILS:
Suncoast Jazz Classic, Inc., is dedicated to preserving jazz (the only true American art form) through an annual festival and events, providing opportunities for aspiring young musicians, and giving back in the form of financial assistance to young musicians, bands and schools.

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Brian D’Arcy James, the NRB, Ricardo Verdoni — talented people hanging out

June 7, 2017 by Pat Murphy Leave a Comment

Brian D’Arcy James, Dave Oppermann, founder and leader of the New Reformation Jazz Band (NRB), and videographer Ricardo Verdoni, at the Matrix Midland Kickoff Party 201 7.

Brian is a Saginaw, Michigan USA native, as is the New Reformation Band. All of these gentlemen have a passion for great music and showstopping performances. Brian is reprising his role as King James in the Broadway blockbuster, “Hamilton.” Here is a link to a feature article on Brian in this month’s “GQ Magazine.”

 http://www.gq.com/story/brian-darcy-james-hamilton

While we’re at it, here is a link to a video featuring Brian and Harry Connick, Jr. playing weird Broadway show tunes:

 https://youtu.be/Cv8zK8Wukw8

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 UPDATE :

Euan Morton Will Be the Next King George III in Hamilton

Brian d’Arcy James will be stepping down from the role he originated.

Bethany Rickwald • Broadway • Jul 12, 2017

Tony nominee Euan Morton will join the Broadway cast of Hamilton as King George III beginning on July 28, coming to the company direct from the national tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Morton will replace Brian d’Arcy James, who reprised his performance as King George III beginning April 14 after originating the role off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2015.
 

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