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piece band in a swingin' tribute to the very best music of the Big Band era. The show features
vocalists Cassie Miller and Troy Clarke, and clarinetist Ken Dahleen. A Tribute to Harry James and
Friends pays homage to some of America's finest legendary music in an evening of unparalleled
majesty. This is a celebration of Americana at its finest. An evening not to be
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Dr. Jack Poster
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Dr. Jack Poster
Dr. Jack Poster has been on the cutting edge of the entertainment business ever since he became
a professional trumpet artist. He has an extensive performance background in all areas of music,
including; Jazz, Pop, Big Band Classical and midi sequencing. He's considered an expert in
Midi-Sequencing since becoming an operator in 1986.
He's been the lead trumpet player for such artists as Stan Kenton, Harry James, Ray Anthony, Si
Zetner, and others. He was with the Nat Brandwynn Orchestra as lead trumpet from 1972-1980 and the
Johnny Haig Orchestra (relief band, Las Vegas) from 1980-83. He was the leader of his own band "The
Rave" from 1984-90, when he became the musical director and featured artist at the Maxim Hotel in
Las Vegas. He coordinated bands on the Barge at Caesar's Palace for 8 years and recorded albums
with such stars as Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Andy Williams, the Pointer
Sisters, Ray Anthony and Harry James.
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Troy Clarke
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Troy Clarke
Troy Clarke began his singing career in the sunwashed city of Santa Barbara and performs
throughout Southern California with some of the finest jazz and big band musicians in the business,
with members having recorded and toured with Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra
Streisand, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Harry Connick Jr., and Michael Bublé – a veritable who’s-who of
musicians working in the entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood.
Troy’s first album, So Nice to Come Home to, shot to No.1 on ReverbNation’s charts within days
of entering the Santa Barbara jazz market.
Troy’s take on the Great American Songbook is true to form and steeped in tradition, earning him
critical acclaim for his performances. "Good musicianship, a no-nonsense approach, and the ability
to sell a song are Troy’s strong points. Add a thorough knowledge of the swing style" to his
"smooth, silky ... sultry voice" ... "and the results are an impressive musical performance."
"Classic, clean, and superbly performed," he’s the "main source of cool."
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Cassie Miller
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Cassie Miller
Singing came naturally to this California native, Cassie Miller. At the age of three she
discovered her vocal talents which were then shaped and appreciated as a soloist in church and
school choirs. Cassie then began singing professionally. Her career has taken her around the globe,
from doing her own solo tour of jazz clubs overseas to singing with John Lithgow at Carnegie
Hall.
Cassie feels that her career has been a blessed one with many exciting moments, but when asked
what she considers a career highlight, she replies, "Sharing the stage with the legendary Perry
Como and Andy Williams as a back-up vocalist has been a dream come true". Big Band Swing is her
forte and she has been the "girl singer" for many bands, including The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Red
& The Red Hots, The Billy Vaughn Orchestra, The Larry Elgart Big Band, and currently The Harry
James Orchestra and The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra.
Cassie’s glowing stage presence, combined with her love of the music she sings, transports the
audience back to the swing era of the 1940’s, and brings this gift to every performance.
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