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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.

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.

Celebrating A Life

Hollywood Rhythm Kings were honored to celebrate a life by performing at a memorial service for a jazz fan. His family wanted a joyful feeling for the reception after his memorial. We were touched and impressed with the joyful feeling jazz can bring. Christian Boyd subbed on piano on this gig.

Hollywood Rhythm Kings in Downey, CA. Kerry Crutchfield, Christian Boyd & Martin Blasick
Hollywood Rhythm Kings in Downey, CA. l-r. Kerry Crutchfield, Christian Boyd & Martin Blasick

What Happens In Las Vegas Is Jazzy

Hollywood Rhythm Kings travelled to Las Vegas to play at the M Resort And Casino, entertaining at the opening party for a corporate convention. Attendees travelled from all over the world and enjoyed an amazing view from the top floor as they settled into their event.

Hollywood Rhythm Kings in Vegas
Hollywood Rhythm Kings in Vegas – Kerry Crutchfield on drums, David Coleman on piano, Martin Blasick on bass – photos by Natasha Blasick

Photographer Jerry Thompson was kind enough to send us these photos after the event.

A Beautiful Wedding

Hollywood Rhythm Kings love being able to share our music on the important occasions of people’s lives. And there’s not a bigger day than a wedding. This lovely couple tied the knot in Los Angeles. Here’s to love and life!

Six Sets Of Jazz

What a fun gig it was to play six sets of jazz outdoors on a beautiful day. Hollywood Rhythm Kings kept the standards flowing at a real estate development opening. Christian Boyd subbed on piano. The home shoppers came and out of our tent to enjoy tunes and refreshments around their condo shopping adventures. A delightful day in a delightful area.

Hollywood Rhythm Kings Jam Six Sets At Real Estate Showcase (l-r Christian Boyd, Kerry Crutchfield, Martin Blasick
Hollywood Rhythm Kings Jam Six Sets At Real Estate Showcase (l-r Christian Boyd, Kerry Crutchfield, Martin Blasick)