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Artist Information

Biography

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Ken is one of the most sought after drummers in the London area. A founding member of Wrif Wraf, he is a steady presence in the music business, both as a recording musician, and with several bands.

Jerome is a versatile instrumentalist and vocalist as well. His talents have taken him through many bands and musical styles, from rock, to jazz, country, blues, and now swing! Fronting the quartet on vocals and sax, Jerome is the band’s leader.

Mike is the band’s keyboardist and musical guru. A classically trained musician, he brings sanity to our arrangements, performs lively and diverse solos, and makes us all sound better than we really are!

Gary, on the stand-up bass, holds everything together for us. He is an experienced player with a musical background in jazz, do-wop, and choral vocal groups. With Gary, we have a very solid bass to build on!

Instrumentation

Frontman/Vocals/Sax Jerome Thomas
Keyboards Mike Ko
Bass Gary Morritt
Drums/Vocals Ken McLennan

Discography

"Come Fly With Me" NOV. 2009

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Come Fly With Me
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Setlist

1. AIN’T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE’S GONE - BILL WITHERS
2. AIN’T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD - DEAN MARTIN
3. AS TIME GOES BY - FROM CASABLANCA
4. BESAME MUCHO - JIMMY DORSEY
5. BEYOND THE SEA - BOBBY DARIN
6. BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - SANTANA
7. CADILLAC BABY - COLIN JAMES
8. CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE - BOBBY DARIN
9. CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU - FRANLIE VALLI
10. COME FLY WITH ME - FRANK SINATRA
11. DO NOTHING TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME - TONY BENNETT
12. DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE - DUKE ELLINGTON
13. FEVER - PEGGY LEE
14. FLY ME TO THE MOON - FRANK SINATRA
15. GEORGIA ON MY MIND - RAY CHARLES
16. HOW HIGH THE MOON - ELLA FITZGERALD
17. I’M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT - BOBBY DARIN
18. IS YOU IS OR IS YOU AIN’T MY BABY - LOUIS JORDAN
19. I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN - FRANK SINATRA
20. JUMP JIVE AND WAIL - LOUIS PRIMA
21. JUST A GIGOLO - LOUIS PRIMA
22. L.O.V.E. - NAT KING COLE
23. (LOVE IS) THE TENDER TRAP - FRANK SINATRA
24. MACK THE KNIFE - BOBBY DARIN
25. MOONDANCE - VAN MORRISON
26. MOON GLOW - BILLIE HOLIDAY
27. MORE - BOBBY DARIN
28. NICE AND EASY - FRANK SINATRA
29. SEVEN DAY FOOL - JULLY BLACK
30. OUR DAY WILL COME - RUBY & THE ROMANTICS
31. PAPER MOON - NAT KING COLE
32. ROUTE 66 - NAT KING COLE
33. SATELLITE - COLIN JAMES
34. SATIN DOLL - FRANK SINATRA
35. SHE’S FUNNY THAT WAY - FRANK SINATRA
36. SO NICE (SUMMER SAMBA) - ASTRUD GILBERTO
37. SPOOKY - CLASSICS FOUR
38. STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT - NAT LING COLE
39. SUMMERTIME - ELLA FITZGERALD
40. SWAY - DEAN MARTIN
41. THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC - FRANK SINATRA
42. THAT’S ALL - BOBBY DARIN
43. THE LOOK OF LOVE - DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
44. THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - FRANK SINATRA
45. THIS CAN’T BE LOVE - NAT KING COLE
46. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD - LOUIS ARMSTRONG
47. WITCHCRAFT - FRANK SINATRA
48. AMAZED - LONESTAR
49. SAVE THE LAST DANCE - MICHAEL BUBLE
50. FEELIN' ALRIGHT - JOE COCKER
51. UNCHAIN MY HEART - JOE COCKER
52. EVERYTHING - MICHAEL BUBLE
53. CANADIAN SUNSET - ANDY WILLIAMS
54. AT LAST - ETTA JAMES
55. JUMPIN' JACK - BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
56. PLEASE BABY - BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
57. HOME - MICHAEL BUBLE
58. MINNIE THE MOOCHER - CAB CALLOWAY
59. YOU DON'T KNOW ME - RAY CHARLES
60. JUMP WITH MY BABY - BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
61. GO DADDY-O - BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

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Calendar

Past Dates | Upcoming Dates

Date	Time	Venue	City
Jun 24, 2012 Sunday	2:00 PM	Quai du Vin Winery	St Thomas, ON, CA
An afternoon of Swingin sponsored by the Stork Club Big Band Museum. Bring your lawn chair and a cooler full of snacks. Don't forget your sunscreen and your dancin shoes. This will be a great day also featuring the Prime Time Big Band.
Jun 30, 2012 Saturday	9:00 PM	East Elgin Community Complex	Aylmer, ON, CA
Join us and dance the night away at the complex to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the town of Aylmer ON !!

Date	Time	Venue	City
Mar 23, 2012 Friday	7:30 PM	First Baptist Church 568 Richmond St	London, ON, CA
All ages dance sponsored by the UWO Swing Kids. Admission $7 members and $10 non-members. Swing dance lesson begins at 7:30 and Band at 8:30
Feb 18, 2012 Saturday	8:00 PM	The Port Stanley Wharf	Port Stanley, ON, CA
Join us at the Wharf for dinner and dancing! Tix at www.musicmemories.ca or call 519-782-7788
Feb 10, 2012 Friday	8:00 PM	First Baptist Church Hall 568 Richmond St.	London, ON, CA
Dance sponsored by the UWO Swing Kids. Come on down and enjoy the evening. These Kids can really swing! and so can you!! Admission $10 for members, $15 non members
Dec 31, 2011 Saturday	6:00 PM	The Port Stanley Wharf	Port Stanley, ON, CA
Spectacular way to ring in the New Year. A fine meal and an evening of dancing with an amazing view of the harbour under lights. Book a room at one of the nearby Inns and make this a special event.
Jul 15, 2011 Friday	8:30 PM	Woodside Golf Club	Delhi, ON, CA
Jun 25, 2011 Saturday	2:00 PM	Quai Du Vin Estate Winery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Sahara joins The Toronto All Star Big Band and more for a great outdoor dance party!! http://www.musicmemories.ca/events.shtml
Jun 18, 2011 Saturday	11:00 AM	CASO Station	St Thomas, ON, CA
Join us for the annual Strawberry Social. Its a fundraiser for the revitalization of our train station.
Jun 14, 2011 Tuesday	6:00 PM	Community Centre- Lions Club	Ilderton, ON, CA
Jun 11, 2011 Saturday	12:00 AM	Private Function	St Thomas, ON, CA
May 21, 2011 Saturday	9:00 PM	The Port Stanley Wharf	Port Stanley, ON, CA
Come early for a terrific dinner then Dance The Night Away!!
Feb 12, 2011 Saturday	8:00 PM	The London Music Club	London, ON, CA
Valentines Dance
Dec 31, 2010 Friday	6:00 PM	The Wharf	Port Stanley , ON, CA
Spectacular New Years Dinner and Dance. Check the Kettle Creek Inn for overnight accomodation just across the road.
Dec 14, 2010 Tuesday	8:30 PM	Community Centre- Lions Club	Ilderton, ON, CA
Sep 25, 2010 Saturday	10:00 AM	International Plowing Match	St Thomas, ON, CA
Admission included with general admission to IPM
Aug 21, 2010 Saturday	12:00 AM	Fly in BBQ	St Thomas, ON, CA
Private Function
Jul 24, 2010 Saturday	9:00 PM	The Beanery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Come join us to Celebrate Saharas 5th year of making great Jazz and Swing music!!
May 23, 2010 Sunday	12:00 PM	PS Festival Theatre- Outside	Port Stanley, ON, CA
Celebration for the opening of the new Stork Club Museum
May 22, 2010 Saturday	12:00 PM	PS Festival Theatre- Outside	Port Stanley, ON, CA
Celebration for the opening of the new Stork Club Museum
May 15, 2010 Saturday	12:00 AM	Private Function	St Thomas, ON, CA
Dec 31, 2009 Thursday	6:00 PM	The Wharf	Pt Stanley, ON, CA
Formal gourmet dinner and dance party to bring in the New Year. Call 519-782-7788 for reservations. Shuttle bus to London and St Thomas available.
Nov 13, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	Blackshire Pub--CD Release Party	London, ON, CA
Located on Talbot St near Dufferin in London---Join us to celebrate the release of our 1st CD Come Fly with Me
Nov 7, 2009 Saturday	7:00 PM	Caso Station	St Thomas, ON, CA
Fashion Show and Dance
Sep 25, 2009 Friday	8:30 PM	Pt Stanley Arena	Pt Stanley, ON, CA
Pt Stanley Lioness Black and White
Aug 8, 2009 Saturday	12:00 AM	Private Function	St Thomas, ON, CA
Caso Station
Aug 1, 2009 Saturday	12:00 AM	Private Function	London, ON, CA
Jul 25, 2009 Saturday	12:00 AM	Private Function	Wallaceburg, ON, CA
Jul 18, 2009 Saturday	4:00 PM	Private Function	London, ON, CA
Hyland Country Club
Jul 15, 2009 Wednesday	5:30 PM	Canadales Garden Centre	St Thomas, ON, CA
Business After 5
Jul 11, 2009 Saturday	12:00 AM	Private Function	St Thomas, ON, CA
Caso Station
Jun 20, 2009 Saturday	12:00 AM	Sunningdale Country Club	London, ON, CA
Private Function
Jun 12, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	Longhorns	St Thomas, ON, CA
May 15, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	Longhorns	St Thomas, ON, CA
May 1, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	Longhorns	St Thomas, ON, CA
Apr 25, 2009 Saturday	8:00 PM	Private Function	London, ON, CA
Hellenic Centre
Apr 10, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	The Salty Pickle CANCELLED	St Thomas, ON, CA
Mar 28, 2009 Saturday	8:00 PM	Private Function	Pt Stanley, ON, CA
Mar 6, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	The Salty Pickle	St Thomas, ON, CA
Feb 20, 2009 Friday	9:00 PM	The Beanery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Feb 14, 2009 Saturday	7:00 PM	London Music Club	London, ON, CA
Valentines Bash Tix $10 adv. $12 at the door. www.londonmusicclub.150m.com
Dec 31, 2008 Wednesday	12:00 AM	The Old Train Station	St Thomas, ON, CA
For Tickets Call 519-633-2535
Dec 19, 2008 Friday	6:00 PM	UWO- The Great Hall	London, ON, CA
Private Xmas party for Royal Lepage
Dec 13, 2008 Saturday	6:00 PM	St Thomas Golf and Country Club	St Thomas, ON, CA
Cocktails at 6:00 Dance at 9:00
Dec 5, 2008 Friday	9:00 PM	London Music Club	London, ON, CA
Private Function
Dec 3, 2008 Wednesday	5:00 PM	The Brick - Grand Opening !	LONDON, ON, CA
Grand opening of the new store i n the old Home Depot on Wharncliffe Rd.
Oct 3, 2008 Friday	9:00 PM	The Beanery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Aug 23, 2008 Saturday	7:00 PM	Elgin Labour Temple	St Thomas, ON, CA
Private Function
Aug 9, 2008 Saturday	3:00 PM	Fanshawe Park	London, ON, CA
Wedding for John and Julie/ Private function
Aug 3, 2008 Sunday	7:30 PM	The Wright House	London, ON, CA
Private Function
Aug 2, 2008 Saturday	8:00 PM	The Wright House	London, ON, CA
Private Function
Jul 31, 2008 Thursday	12:00 AM	Private Function	St Thomas, ON, CA
Jul 1, 2008 Tuesday	4:00 PM	Telegraph House	Pt. Stanley, ON, CA
Jun 27, 2008 Friday	8:30 PM	The Wharf Restaurant	Pt. Stanley, ON, CA
Jun 22, 2008 Sunday	2:00 PM	Quai du Vin Winery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Swing Picnic with the Glen Miller Orchestra http://www.quaiduvin.com/index.html
Jun 21, 2008 Saturday	6:00 PM	The Beanery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Fund raiser for STEGH
May 30, 2008 Friday	8:00 PM	Kettle Creek Golf Club	Pt Stanley, ON, CA
Fund Raiser for The Elgin St Thomas Community Assoc. Rescheduled from Apr.
May 16, 2008 Friday	8:30 PM	The Wharf Restaurant	Pt. Stanley, ON, CA
May 2, 2008 Friday	9:00 PM	The Beanery	St Thomas, ON, CA
Apr 18, 2008 Friday	8:30 PM	The Wharf Restaurant	Pt.Stanley, ON, CA
Great Dinner- Dance party!!! cover applies after 8:30
Apr 12, 2008 Saturday	8:00 PM	Pt Stanley Golf Club	Pt Stanley, ON, CA
Fund raiser for The Elgin-St Thomas Community Foundation for tix call 519-637-8230
Mar 14, 2008 Friday	8:00 PM	The Wharf Restaurant	Pt Stanley, ON, CA
great spot for dancing!!
Feb 19, 2008 Tuesday	6:00 PM	Michaels on the Thames	London, ON, CA
Royal Lepage Banquet/Private Function
Feb 1, 2008 Friday	9:00 PM	The Beanery	St Thomas, ON, CA