Heidi Evelyn's Different Bands:
Jazz Sophisticates
Authentic Hot Dance Music of the 1920s
Savoy Sweethearts
Swing Music from the late 1930s & early 1940s
New Orleans Band
Traditional Jazz
Singing
the Blues
1920s Low Down Blues
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Small Ensembles
Events & Restaurants
AUTHENTIC HOT DANCE MUSIC OF THE 1920S
Demo Recording, featuring one of our authentic vintage arrangements.
Vocals by Heidi Evelyn, piano by Frederick Hodges, demo by Eric Kong.
High quality audio and video footage coming soon!
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THE
JAZZ SOPHISTICATES
1920S DANCE ORCHESTRA
Experience the magic of a more glamorous era with The Jazz Sophisticates, a brand new fourteen-piece dance orchestra!
The orchestra conjures the atmosphere of the late 1920s and early 1930s: the period of music where the energy of the Jazz Age blended with the elegance of early Hollywood. Drawing from popular tunes of the era and classic film scores, we capture the authentic feel of the dance orchestras from the time. Our sophisticated vintage arrangements balance the hot jazz rhythms that ignited dance floors of the 1920s, and the lush string orchestrations that graced the silver screen in the 1930s.
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THE
savoy Sweethearts
1930s SWING BAND
If you love to swing out to hot riffs or swoon to sweet melodies, the Savoy Sweethearts are the band for you. They uniquely capture the sound of the late 1930s and early 1940s, at the birth of the swing era and the lindy hop craze. The band features a roster of jazz masters with a passion for historical authenticity, powered by a true sense of rhythm and drive. The band features a blend of vintage arrangements and spontaneous creativity. Experience the legacy of the great Harlem Savoy Ballroom with us!
ECHOES OF THE SAVOY BALLROM IN HARLEM
This recording of "This Can't Be Love" features Nathan Tokunaga, Kamrin Ortiz, Riley Baker, Charles Chen, Clint Baker, Mikiya Matsuda and Benny Amon. It was recorded by Alex Fernandez and mixed by Rob Reich in 2024.
High quality audio and video footage coming soon!
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The
New Orleans Band
Traditional Jazz
Take a journey to New Orleans, where the jazz is hot and the blues are low down! The band pays tribute to King Oliver, Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, with stompy rhythms and rowdy shout choruses. Inspired by the classic recordings of the 1920s, the band's dedication to authenticity is evident in every performance. The joyful energy blended with honest soulfulness creates a thrilling experience for both listeners and dancers!
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
We do. Here is a clip of the band playing
"Exactly Like You"
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The Blues Band
1920s Blues
Low down, honest to goodness old time blues singing. Heidi Evelyn does her tribute to the greats, such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Mamie Smith and Victoria Spivey. Based on her in-depth study of acoustic singing in the old style, her powerful vocals are filled with emotion and truth in the sound. Her love for story-telling shines through as she weaves narratives of love, heartbreak, and the human experience.
Stompy Blues
"A Good Man is Hard to Find"
featuring Nathan Tokunaga,
Steve Pistorius and Benny Amon
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smaller Ensembles
concerts or ensembles For events and Restaurants
Heidi Evelyn offers smaller ensembles for events or restaurants, and can provide background music or small concerts for your next party! Professional and experienced, she can work with you to tailor a performance for whatever your occasion calls for. Inquire about special concert packages!
Duos and More
"We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye"