Everything you need to see and hear to book Ron Sunshine and his band. Group sizes range from 4 to 10 pieces with an emphasis on elegant, swinging jazz and blues. A New York City favorite for over 17 years, Ron and his band have traveled the world, released 5 CDs, appeared on numerous TV shows, movies, you name it. Booking: 212-714-4510. Talk to you soon!
People were complaining that there was not enough harmonica on here. Here's a little. This is from a live performance filmed at WVIA TV in Pittston, PA. January 2006. Matt Ray on piano, Tom Pietrycha on bass, Brian Floody on drums, and Ron Sunshine on harmonica and vocals.
James Brown never forgot his Blues and R&B Roots. Brian Charette on organ, Al Street on guitar, Jason Pharr on drums. We had a great time, and want to thank the people who packed the dance floor in the lounge Dec 27. We felt you, and we dug you. Long live the Godfather. Oh yeah, and thanks to Will for filming us. 12-27-06 at the Supper Club, NYC.
The excellent Sammy Cahn/Jimmy Van Heusen number made famous by Mr. Sinatra. This arrangement is an Andy Farber adaptation of the Quincy Jones version used when Sinatra sang with the Basie band, at the Sands, and elsewhere. This is our version from April 2007 in NYC at Connolly's.
--RS
The Cole Porter classic from our January 2006 show on WVIA TV. Matt Ray on piano, Tom Pietrycha on bass, Brian Floody on drums, Ron Sunshine on vocals.
More from the WVIA concert with Matt Ray on piano, Tom Pietrycha on bass, Brian Floody on drums, and Ron Sunshine on vocals. One of the great standards, written by Haven Gillespie and J Fred Koots (who also wrote "Santa Claus is Coming to Town").
Matt Ray-piano; Tom Pietrycha-bass; Brian Floody-drums; Ron Sunshine-vocal. Recorded by George Graham at WVIA-TV during live telecast earlier this year. More clips to come! Classic standard written by Carolyn Leigh.
The Cole Porter classic!
Matt Hong-alto sax; Dan Block-tenor sax; Carl Maraghi-baritone sax; Brian Pareschi-trumpet; Wayne Goodman-trombone; Brian Charette-organ; Tom Pietrycha-bass; Jason Pharr-drums; Ron Sunshine-vocals. Recorded live in NYC 4-07.
Kung Fu Master/Supreme Tickler Brian Charette slices, dices and cajoles the Steinway at Riverside Cathedral in upper Manhattan January 19, 2008. BC, we love you. You make it look so easy! Tom Pietrycha on bass, Jason Pharr on drums, Craig Dreyer on sax, and I'm behind the camera.