About
Several veterans of the John Danser Big Band, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Leon Merian Big Band, Sarasota Orchestra, The Airmen Of Note and The Peter Duchin Orchestra, Ringling Brothers Orchestra and others have come together to form the Ocean's Eleven Big Band.
Led by the extraordinary drummer Bryan Post, Ocean's Eleven keeps the Big Band ERA alive and plays a wide repertoire of arrangements & favorites from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich , Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Hugh Masekela and also contemporary artists and arrangers. The Ocean's Eleven Big Band maintains the great swing and infectious rhythms of a super groovin' big band. The Band is also able to tailor its repertoire to suit any event.
The Ocean's Eleven Big Band is an Eleven piece little big band consisting of 4 brass, 3 saxophones, piano, bass, drums and vocalist which combines authentic swing and excitement that serious jazz audiences expect and deserve.
The band also features renowned vocalists Katt Hefner , John Rinell, Maggie Clement singing the music of Sinatra, Buble, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., and other current jazz & R&B artists.
An exciting and sophisticated swing and fun dance repertoire, great presentation and superb sound is what will make the Ocean's Eleven Big Band a GREAT choice and crowd favorite when selecting the entertainment for any event.
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Calendar
2021
Peridia Golf & CC - Friday, May 28th, 6-9 pm Quartet
Jazz Club Of Sarasota Jazz At Two Concert Series
Unitarian Universalist Church Big BandSarasota Friday, October 22nd, 2-4 pm Big Band
Sara Bay CC - Sunday, November 14th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Members Only Big Band
Sarasota Yacht Club/ Roaring 20's Event - Saturday, November 20th 6-10pm Big Band
Peridia Golf & CC - Friday, November 26th 6-9pm Quartet
Tara Golf & CC - Thursday, December 16th 6-9 pm Big Band
Show Folks of Sarasota New Years Eve Masquerade Ball - Friday, December 31st, 8 pm -1 am
Big Band Happy New Year!
2022
Peridia Golf & CC - Friday, January 14th 6-9 pm Quartet
Peridia Golf & CC - Friday January 28th 6-9 pm Quartet
Phillipi Estate Park/ Brown Bag Concert, Sarasota Thursday, February 10th Big Band 12-1 pm
Sarasota Classic Car Museum - Saturday March 5th, 2 shows 5-6:30 pm & 7:30-9 pm
Ocean's Eleven Big Band
Sarasota Yacht Club - Friday, September 30th 6-10 pm Ocean's Sextet
Jazz Club of Sarasota/ Jazz at Two Concert Series Friday, October 14th, Unitarian Universalist Church , Fruitville Rd. ,Sarasota - 2-4pm Big Band Open to the Public
Tara CC Veterans Day Celebration 7:30-10:30pm quartet
Del Webb LWR NYE Celebration - 8 pm -Midnight Big Band
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
2023
Phillipi Estates Brown Bag Concert 12-1pm Feb. 9th. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Open to public
St, Patricks Day Quartet Sarasota Yacht Club Fri. 3/17 6-9pm Members Only
Trailer Estates in Bradenton Saturday, March 18th 7-10 pm Big Band
Sarasota Yacht Club Casino for A cause Sextet Sat. 4/1 Members Only
STAY TUNED
Contact:
Bryan Post, Bandleader
941-993-3655
Dori Post, Band Mgr.
941-993-3654
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