Instrumentalists and Orchestras
THE BOBBY BLOCK ORCHESTRA - FROM KLEZMER TO SWING - Bobby Block is a virtuoso Klezmer clarinetist who has created a program that features a variety of Yiddish and Klezmer selections, interspersed with a running nostalgic and comical narrative. His program reflects his love of the music of his people. His bands can range in size from small groups to 14 pieces, and their widely varied repertoire makes them in demand for all kinds of special events, including weddings, bar/bat mizvahs, and private and corporate parties.
THE INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN ALPHORN ENSEMBLE has performed throughout New Jersey in various arts festivals and community events, specifically the NJ State German Festival at the PNC Arts Center in September 2002, the Rutgers University Folk Festival, Community Arts Festivals, the International Plainfield and Kenilworth Festivals, the Westfield , and Cranford , Spring and Fall Festivals, numerous arts and crafts fairs and in Switzerland. The Ensemble has also appeared in a pre-concert performance for the Westfield Symphony Orchestra's concert "Alpine Peaks". The group has appeared on a segment of the Food Network TV show, "Food 911" and performed and conducted a workshop in Alphorn playing at the Clark German Club for high school students. The Ensemble performs for private functions, as well. All inquiries should be directed to Len Schlosberg 1-800-517-6500.
THE DORIAN PARREOTT ORCHESTRAS are among New Jersey's most versatile orchestras, playing music for all occasions. Their styles range from Jazz, dance, swing band, classical jazz and big band. The Dorian Parreott Jazz Trio is well-known throughout New Jersey and has been featured at many of the state's famous jazz clubs. These musicians are the perfect group to enhance any event.
JOHN NOBILE'S SUMMER SWING ORCHESTRA - John Nobile's Summer Swing Orchestra is a big band, playing the sounds of the 1940's. Consisting of eighteen pieces, the band has over 300 arrangements that are the originals played by Glenn Miller, Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, and many other stars of the "Swing Era". These talented musicians and their female vocalist have wowed audiences at country clubs, weddings, corporate functions, jazz festivals, and concerts.
VLADISLAV KOVALSKY is a concert pianist of prodigious musicianship and superb technique. His wide repertoire spans Schubert to Rachmaninoff, from Bach to the moderns. His performance experience includes tours of the USA, Russia, Canada, Korea, Japan and all of the European countries. A Steinway Artist, he has won many international awards. Now a resident of the USA, this outstanding pianist is now performing for special events, organizations and music lovers across the country.
KARINA ADRIANO is a lively concert pianist who offers a full repertoire of Armenian American, Classical and popular selections. A graduate of the State Music University in Tbilisi, Georgia in Russia, she came to the USA in 1996 and subsequently toured the former Soviet Union, concertizing and accompanying guest vocalists. Ms. Adriano has also performed in Italy, Greece, Israel and Austria. Ms. Adriano currently performs for organizations, special events and music lovers across the country.
ELAINE CHRISTY, HARPIST is a Steinway Hall Soloist who has won numerous competitive awards. She holds a doctorate degree from the Manhattan School of Music and has served as Professor of Harp at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. She is currently the Harp Instructor at Princeton University. Ms. Kristy has performed internationally and has published music editions for solo harp. She is frequently sought after as soloist for symphony orchestras and for private functions like weddings and special events.
THE JAVA STRING QUARTET playing classical and popular string music, unites four members of the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra who have performed together for years.
The quartet consists of two violinists, a violist and a cellist, and specializes in wedding ceremony and reception music. Java prides itself on its extensive and varied repertoire which includes traditional Christian, Jewish and inter/non-denominational wedding ceremony processionals, Mozart quartets, light classical pieces, waltzes and a wide selection of contemporary works including Broadway show-tunes and popular music. With our years of professional experience, we are able to select just the right music to create the perfect elegant ambience for special occasions. Members of the quartet have performed at many venues, including Carnegie Hall, The Count Basie Theater, and the PNC Arts Center.
The quartet consists of two violinists, a violist and a cellist, and specializes in wedding ceremony and reception music. Java prides itself on its extensive and varied repertoire which includes traditional Christian, Jewish and inter/non-denominational wedding ceremony processionals, Mozart quartets, light classical pieces, waltzes and a wide selection of contemporary works including Broadway show-tunes and popular music. With our years of professional experience, we are able to select just the right music to create the perfect elegant ambience for special occasions. Members of the quartet have performed at many venues, including Carnegie Hall, The Count Basie Theater, and the PNC Arts Center.