Chicago Grandstand big swing band

swing band

Bill Gilardon, director

   

PHOTO ALBUM!

Check out some band photos from our FitzGerald's performances.

Perry Straw is the official photographer of the Chicago Grandstand Big Band. Thanks for your efforts, Perry!


The band!


Director Bill Gilardon.


Julie Ann Caselli soars over the band.


Tenor man Vins Johnson.


Drummer extraordinaire Bill Byan lays it down and powers the band.


Guitarist Chester Tocha during one of his solos.


Trumpeters Nick Drozdoff and Mike Stewart like it crankin.'


Dave Creighton takes a ride.


The mighty trombone section.


Our lead alto player, Mike Cosentino.


Bruce Nelson on vibes.


Bari player Ray Nergaard anchors the sax section.


Brass attitude.


Sandy Korelc
soloing.


Bassist Bob Becker lays down tasty grooves.


Trombone stalwart Chris Canzonerri.


Julie swings it hard with the saxes.


Our sound engineer, as well as a principal arranger for the band, Ken White.

 

For further information contact Bill Gilardon at (708) 386-8790 or e-mail grandstand@joltmail.com

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