TONY GUERRERO ENSEMBLES
Tony's long year career as a recording and concert artist has seen him releasing 15 solo albums to both critical acclaim and a worldwide audience. He is a Grammy nominated producer with well over 100 albums to his credit and, as a player, has recorded on nearly 400 projects.
His resume includes artists as diverse as Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Dick Van Dyke, John Tesh, Jane Lynch, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Sample, Tom Scott and countless others.
Over the years he has developed several unique and varying ensembles to highlight his love of many the styles of jazz. Here are some short examples of his current ensembles:
THE ABRAZO PROJECT
8-piece Instrumental Ensemble
Vocalist an optional add-on
ABRAZO is Tony Guerrero’s passion-project, a 7-8 piece ensemble that features mostly original music with powerful Latin/Brazilian rhythms, melodic Spanish/Italian-infused melodies and wonderful jazz sensibilities. The unique frontline of combination of Flugelhorn, Saxophone and Cello (and occasionally, Vocals) offers a unique and moving sound. Shows in Southern California have consistently sold out and audiences have responded with a deep appreciation for this unique ensemble.
Tony Guerrero’s “The Dance Between”
Chuck Mangione’s “The Land of Make Believe” with vocals
WEST COAST SOUND
6-piece Instrumental Ensemble
Vocalist an optional add-on
WEST COAST SOUND is Tony Guerrero’s tribute to the West Coast jazz movement of the 1950s, a music style that came out of the bebop era but was unique for it’s laid-back, cool approach. Artists like Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers, The Lighthouse All-Stars, and more, personified this movement and influenced generations of musicians to come. This 6-pc ensemble features a frontline of Trumpet, Saxophone and Trombone, with tight harmonies and interweaving counterpoints, as well as some dynamic improvisation from some of L.A.’s most seasoned jazz stars.
“West Coast Sound at the Legendary Lighthouse Cafe”
“Green Dolphin Street”
THE QUINTET + 1
5-piece Instrumental Ensemble
Vocalist an optional add-on
This is a powerhouse ensemble made up of some the most noted soloists on their respective instruments. Tony Guerrero leads a band made up of the now-legendary bassist, Brian Bromberg, the stellar pianist Jeremy Siskind, saxophone phenom Doug Webb, brilliant drummer Charles Ruggiero and a choice of several vocalists who have performed with the group over the years.
“Spaces”
TUNES & TALES
5-7 piece Instrumental Ensemble
Vocalist an optional add-on
Did you know a 1920’s bow-tie wearing white trumpet player inspired Jimi Hendrix’s legendary guitar sound? This is a unique evening in which Tony and his ensemble pay homage to some of the great, and some of the lesser-known, jazz artists from across all the eras. We share biographies, anecdotes and stories about both the artists and the songs. Expect to walk away having learned about some new-to-you names and with a head full of fun and interesting trivia, all while enjoying some great music ranging from the 1920s through today.
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SOUL JAZZ TRIBUTE
5 piece Instrumental Ensemble
Vocalist an optional add-on
This exciting, groovy ensemble features two horns in front of a classic B3-driven trio. Organists have included Brian Charette from NYC, who was recently #2 on the Downbeat Critic’s Poll for organ, and Joe Bagg, a dynamic player from L.A. who now lives in the Northwest. Ricky Woodard, one of LA’s favorite and most recorded sax players, joins Tony on the front line.The music is funky and soulful and pays homage to the blend of Jazz, R&B and Soul that became popular in the 1960s.
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