Dan Bradley Big Band Web Page

     The 10 piece Dan Bradley Big Band was started in November of 1992. Marilyn, (my wife) and I wanted to give our audiences the best possible entertainment. As the band enters the 21st century the band has taken a fresh approach to the classic music of the 20th century and a new look at the best music of this first decade of the new century. The band has sought out the best instrumental and vocal arrangements possible.
      The band consists of 10 musicians: myself (Dan Bradley) as pianist, arranger and conductor, Marilyn, is our featured female vocalist and guitarist, Jay Benson is our jazz guitarist and blues vocalist, Jim Wegrezyn plays bass and is our new "Sinatra" style vocalist; Larry Balestra plays drums and sings vocals. Our reed section features the artistry of Frank Petrocelli on tenor sax and clarinet and Roger Ericson on alto and soprano saxes. Scott Chamberlain is our very accomplished jazz trombonist. Rounding out our brass section are our fine trumpeters Rich Dispenziere and Harold Woods.
     We serve great swing music to New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Southern Massachusetts. Our fees vary for travel distance, season of the year and for charitable organizations.
       I will custom arrange up to 3 songs for your special occasion. During our performances guests are frequently amazed at the versatility of the band and the variety of our music. We are a flexible group able to perform as duo, trios, and quintets as requested.

It's Your Party,
Preparation and Performance
      You may be choosing a band for the first time in your life; or possibly you are a corporate planner with years of experience; thank you for interest in our band. You are a person of high expectations. You simply want the best possible entertainment for your event. We will take that responsibility seriously and do all we can to prepare for your event and entertain your guest. Every occasion and location has special needs; with our years of experiences we try to make your job as planner, or host easy. So as you are in the preparation stage of your event know we also will in advance call the location, possibly speak with the caterer, and custom prepare your music. Please check our reference page to see unsolicited comments from people who have enjoyed not only our music, but how we prepared for their events.
After the preparation the performance must be a perfect fit for your audience. A 10 piece band may be your dream orchestra; what is it that separates our band from other bands? Please check the hundreds of songs on our songlist page. We want every event to be a memorable success. To accomplish that we ask you in advance what you want to hear. Chances are that we know so much music that we can please the most discerning critics. On the songlist page you can also hear samples of our band performing some of the most requested songs. Every person and every band has a specialty. Find out why we have been so popular for more than 15 years. Please call me toll free 866-615-4317 and I will be glad to discuss with you some ideas that possibly you may not have thought of before. There is no obligation, no pressure and all your musical questions will be answered easily.

Where Have We Performed?

Amusement parks, Backyard parties and bar-b-ques, Benefits, Best Western Hotels, Big Bear Ski Resort at Masthope Mountain, PA, Church basements, conventions, The Castle on the Hudson, Cliff Park Inn and Golf Course, Colgate University Reunion, Crystal Springs, N.J., Dance competitions, Dixieland Funerals, The Eagles Nest, Eddy Farm Golf Resort, NY, Firehouse Dances, The Gardens at Caitlin Creek, Slate Hill, NY, Glenn Foerd Mansion, PA, The Grand Marriott, Harvest Moon Dances, Hemlock Farms, PA., Hilton Hotels, Hunter Mountain Resort, Hyatt Hotels, Knight's of Columbus Halls, KOA campgrounds, Kuhl's Highland House, Middletown, NY, Lehigh University, Loew's Hotel in Philadelphia, Madison Hotel in Morrestown, NJ., Malls, marathons, Mauch Chunk Cultural Center, Jim Thorpe, PA, Memorial Events, A Middle School Dance, Mount Haven Resort, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, political fund raising events, radio shows, Riverview Inn, Matamoras, PA, Rockaway Beach, NY, The Settler's Inn in Hawley, PA., Skytop Restaurant, NY, street corner concerts in Middletown, NY, Television shows, The Thayer Hotel at West Point Military Academy, New York, The Saturday Club, Wayne, PA, VFW Halls, the Women's Club of Ridgewood, NJ, the Women's club of Scarsdale, NY, Woodlock Springs, and quite a few more places I cannot remember.