Realistic Orchestra & Montclair Women’s Big Band — Sold out!
Realistic Orchestra & Montclair Women’s Big Band
The first week of performances following the Grand Opening is devoted to local artists who have helped make San Francisco a rich and diverse hotspot for jazz creation. These musicians have established themselves as truly world-class performers, and we’re honored to have them grace the stage at the SFJAZZ Center.
Thursday night is a super-powered celebration of the big band, featuring Jazz Mafia kingpin Adam Theis with his 20-piece Realistic Orchestra and the superb Montclair Women's Big Band led by veteran trumpeter Ellen Seeling. These two groups present vastly different takes on the big band tradition, exploring the thrilling range of expression possible in a large group jazz setting. Opening the show is our own SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Orchestra.
Artist Personnel
REALISTIC ORCHESTRA
Adam Theis trombone, co-leader
Eric Garland drums, co-leader
Benny Torres clarinet, alto sax, flute
Doug Rowan bass clarinet, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Mike Hirsch alto saxophone
Jason Gillenwater tenor saxophone, flute
Eric Crystal tenor saxophone
Mike Olmos trumpet
Joel Ryan trumpet
Chuck McKinnon trumpet
Dave Scott trumpet
Jason Thor trombone
Jeanne Geiger trombone
Jamie Dubberly bass trombone
Jon Monahan guitar
Collin Hogan keyboards, accordion
George Ban-Weiss bass
MONTCLAIR WOMEN’S BIG BAND
Ellen Seeling trumpet, director
Jean Fineberg reeds, assistant director
Kasey Knudsen reeds
Mad Duran reeds
Yvonne Lin reeds
Carolyn Walter reeds
Marina Garza trumpet
Tiffany Carrico trumpet
Sarah Wilson trumpet
Sarah Cline trombone
Mara Fox trombone
Becca Burrington trombone
Crystal Bryant trombone
Erika Oba piano
Ruth Davies bass
Alan Hall drums
Michaelle Goerlitz percussion










