Lot’s of wonderful songs from the 20’s and 30’s last night at the Federal Bar in Long Beach, CA for a lovely event for a great client.
Blue Skies – Live
A GoPro video of Blue Skies at a recent gig for an absolutely lovely vows renewal ceremony. We were in a lovely garden by the dance floor under blue skies.
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In Memory Of David Coleman
Hollywood Rhythm Kings is deeply saddened by the passing of dear friend and founding member, pianist/vocalist David Coleman. He will forever be in our hearts. In spirit he will always be on our bandstand. We had many wonderful times together. David made every situation happier with his optimism, encouragement and deep musical knowledge. David Coleman is and will be truly missed.
On a personal note, this writer composed “So Long” to say goodbye to David, and, following his example, dutifully made a proper lead sheet.
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Rockin’ Summer Lunchtime Fun
We had a lot of fun playing rock songs for a summer lunchtime show at a beautiful corporate campus. Hotel California, Good Golly Miss Molly, Mony Mony, Sir Duke and a lot more… George Woo on piano for this outing. Kerry Crutchfield on drums and Martin Blasick on bass.
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Appearing On Television
Hollywood Rhythm Kings members lent their talents to being house band for the pilot of the upcoming talk show Highway To Hollywood. Martin, is the musical director (switching to guitar). Kerry and George are drums and keyboards. Natasha Blasick is on bass. All together it’s Martin Blasick & The Highway To Hollywood Band. The shoot was easy going fun. It was all done on a green screen. The show is currently being pitched to networks.
The band appears at the top and the end of the show. Video below:
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Valentine’s 2015
Hollywood Rhythm Kings had a delightful Valentine’s 2015 playing an outdoor corporate event in a beautiful courtyard. Fancy cupcakes were available for all to have a major sugar intake to go along with the romantic jazz classics. Guest vocalist Michael Morano has a true rat pack flair and way with guest. Guest pianist George G. Woo dazzled with great artistry and technique.
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Frisky Music Video
We proudly present our original song Frisky written by Martin. The video is partially edited. We’re so excited about here is the first minute and a half. Ladies and gentlemen, Frisky by Hollywood Rhythm King:
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All Aboard The USS Midway
It was a glamorous night performing for the International Australian Universities Conference aboard the USS Midway. Now a museum, this grand vessel was for a time the largest ship in the world. We played 40’s swing to match the theme of the event. Pianist Bill Keis guested with us. Kerry provided drum rolls during the raffle portion of the event. We played favorites like Tuxedo Junction, Perdido and Chattanooga Choo Choo.
A very gracious person shot a cel phone video of us aboard the USS Midway.
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Positive Review
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It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
Hollywood Rhythm Kings proudly played at the Burbank Public Library in a National Endowment For The Arts program produced by Skakespeare At Play. This clip captures the final minute of Duke Ellington’s It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing. Thank you to Natasha Blasick for capturing the video.