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Montclair Women’s Big Band, Ellen Seeling Director featuring Linda Tillery & Allison Miller

Wednesday, November 8 • 8pm

Great American Music Hall
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  • $25 GA
    • "The sight of 17 women swinging is a powerful thing."
    — San Francisco Chronicle

    As male musicians headed overseas during World War II, women had a chance to assert their musical presence in the big band era. History lessons aside, it’s too bad the idea wasn't revisited sooner, as the seemingly telepathic Montclair Women's Big Band is now proving from its home base in Oakland. Formed in 1998 by trumpeter Ellen Seeling and producer Barbara Price, the “groundbreaking” (Oakland Tribune) ensemble is stocked with exquisite soloists and enough swing to return the Great American Music Hall to its dance hall glory days. Read Program Notes

    Personnel:
    • Ellen Seeling, Director, trumpet
    • Jean Fineberg, Assistant Director, tenor saxophone
    • Linda Tillery, vocal
    • Allison Miller, drums
    • Sonya Jason, alto saxophone
    • Barbara Speed, alto saxophone
    • Jean Fineberg, tenor saxophone
    • Mad Duran, tenor saxophone
    • Annelise Zamula, tenor saxophone
    • Monica Pallie, baritone saxophone
    • Ellen Seeling, trumpet
    • Tami Ellis, trumpet
    • Christy Dana, trumpet
    • Marina Garza, trumpet
    • Mara Fox, trombone
    • Sarah Cline, trombone
    • Becca Burrington, trombone
    • Tammy Hall, piano
    • Jan Martinelli, bass
    • Kelly Fasman, drums
    • Allison Miller, drums