You are about to meet some of the most dynamic musicians and entertainers on the American music circuit today.

Hey there, I'm Michael Andrew, the bi-coastal band leader of Swingerhead in Orlando, FL and The Coconut Club Orchestra in Beverly Hills, CA. We're proud to headline for top nightclubs, supper clubs, music festivals, casinos, corporate events, gala opening, charity fundraisers, celebrity parties, TV and radio shows all over the United States. We play the great music from the Great American Songbook, the most requested swingin' standards of last century and my own collection of popular swing, jump and lounge tunes. Here are some bios on our ultimate collection of very hip professional musicians who are dedicated to keeping swing music and the great tunes of yesteryear alive and sharing it with people of all ages....

MICHAEL "MICKEY SWINGERHEAD" ANDREW

The Bi-Coastal Band Leader, Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer, Actor, Grinch and funny guy - a true renaissance man.

S W I N G E R H E A D - Orlando, Florida

READ MORE ABOUT THE SWINGERHEAD BAND HERE

Kevin Palacky - The Guitar-man and East Coast MD.

Paul Roth - Trumpet, Flugelhorn and a great blue zoot suit

Bobby Brennan - The Big Bass Violin called Betsy - Another one of the original Swingerheads back on the cross country bandstand.

Pat Gullotta - Trombone. (from Elkart, Indiana) Pat grew up in the Los Angeles area and studied music at Cal Arts. He came to Florida in 1981 as a staff musician for Walt Disney World lending his talents to many show productions and recordings. He continues to freelance in the recording industry playing movie scores, jazz, pop and rock. He has appeared with Wayne Newton, Rosemary Clooney, Gladys Knight and Clark Terry and is currently performing with Michael Andrew and Swingerhead in Florida. Pat has also performed at jazz festivals around the world with The Black Dog Jazz Band.

Doug Spoonamore - Saxes. Doug joins the Florida bandstand with his strong style and great soloing.

Dalton Hagler - Tenor Sax. Dalton has performed at The Monterey Jazz and Montreau Jazz festivals. He has toured and recorded with the trumpet legend, Al Hirt. Dalton has also performed with Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes and The Mills Brothers.

Dean-oh Mongerio - Saxes - That wild and crazy original Swingerhead has swum back to shore to sit in with us again after some time on the Carnival Cruise Lines in the Caribbean. Dean studied saxophone with jazz great, Bunky Green at the University of North Florida. You can see him strut his stuff and blinding smile in the photo --->

Paul Parker - Drums. Swingin in that backbeat. Paul studied at the American Conservatory of Music, then continued to freelance in Chicago and play shows throughout the Midwest. In 1986 Paul moved to Central Florida and became an active performer and educator in the regional music scene. Endorsed by Trueline drumsticks.

Featured Guest Musician:

Christian "The Kid" Tamburr

Musser M35 Traveler Vibraphone, Percussion, Marimba, Xylophone, Timpani, Trap set, various world percussion instruments, Guitar, Piano, B3 Organ. The vibraphonist wunderkind

and lots of special guest musicians join the stage

THE COCONUT CLUB ORCHESTRA - Beverly Hills, California

Michael Andrew and some of his coast-to-coast Swingerheads have performed as special guests inside Merv Griffin's Coconut Club since October '98. While ringing in New Years Eve '99, legendary host, Merv Griffin asked Michael Andrew to be his resident band inside his Beverly Hilton resort in Beverly Hills, California every Saturday night. This grand hotel, 'in the center of it all' is the home of the celebrity and glamour filled 'Coconut Club'. This group of Michael's is now officially known as 'Michael Andrew and The Coconut Club Orchestra' - they're still making a splash on the West Coast with Merv Griffin and at other special high-profile events. READ MORE ABOUT THE COCONUT CLUB ORCHESTRA and the CELEBRITY VISITS HERE

Tim "Woodstock" "Cassanova" "Schneider" "Timber" Keehn - Trombones, Backing Vocals and schtick

Daniel Ryan "Dan" Boissy - Tenor, Alto and Bari Saxes, Flute, and Clarinet

Karolyn Kafer - Alto and Tenor Saxes, Clarinet and Flute

Larry Williams - Trumpet

John Rangel - Piano and organ

Jamey Tate - Drums

Rick Shaw - Bass player extraordinairre, holds a Masters of Music degree from Eastman School of Music. I play both electric and acoustic basses. I've played for The Lettermen, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Johnny Mathis. I first played with Michael Andrew at the Sapphire Supper Club in Orlando on April 26, 1996 (don't ask how I remember!) and played on Michael's CD in 1997 - an original Swingerhead, indeed!

Derf Reflaw - bangin on that Percussion with his classic derby hat. Derf is a master drummer, flutist, saxophonist and composer from Chicago. He joined the Paraohs in 1968 and has proceeded to play with countless legendary acts, including Ramsey Lewis, Eddie Harris, Earth, Wind and Fire, Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal, Terry Collier, Jerry Butler, The Ohio Players, Lionel Hampton, Jack McDuff, Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway.

Mark Cally - Guitar - from the Blues Jumpers, Flyin Neutrinos and Royal Crown Revue fame.

and lots of special guest musicians join the stage

Honorary Swingerheads

These are just a few of the musicians we have had the privilege of working with in various shows and recordings...

MERV GRIFFIN, SINGER, ENTERTAINER, LEGENDARY HOST - Merv Griffin has welcomed Michael Andrew and Swingerhead into his 'homes' around the nation by performing with them to properly open his fine venues with grand celebrations. We are honored to perform with Merv at the La Quinta Arts Festival every year with his friends such as Jack Jones, Carol Channing, Michael Feinstein, Suzanne Somers, Norm Crosby and Mort Lindsey. We also perform at exclusive events for The Griffin Group and the high class 'old Hollywood' audience.


ANTHONY COLE - DRUMS - Anthony is one of Michael's favorite barefoot drummers. Anthony performs in Orlando weekly and internationally with the legenday, Sam Rivers.

AL VIOLA - GUITAR - Frank Sinatra's original gutarist recorded with Michael at Capitol Studios for the new CDs. Check this out.

BEN KRAMER - BASS - the talented young son of Orlando's pianist, Michael Kramer!

BOBBY "BIG BOY" BRENNAN - BASS - this former Swingerhead bass monster (striking a handsome pose below) is back up in New Yawk City working on a lot of exciting projects. He will be making guest appearances with Michael Andrew during 2002. Visit Bobby.

BRIAN SNAPP - SAXES - 'Snapper', a Swingerhead original, is playing in Orlando with Ricky Sylvia and The Buzzcats these days.

BRUCE ESKOWITZ - SAXES - Bruce is a top session player and bandleader in LA. His concerts are some of the hottest in the jazz scene today.

CHARLIE BERTINI - TRUMPET - Charlie is one of the finest trumpet players in the country. He's based in Orlando.

CHRIS CHARLES - SAXES - CFC s is still stormin Orlando in many projects including the power-funk-rock band, Junkie Rush.

DANNY HOUSE - SAXES - Anoiher great sax player of the Los Angeles scene.

DAN WEINSTEIN - TROMBONE - Dan is an amazing bone and violin player in Los Angeles.

DAREK OLES - cool and in the west coast.

DAVID PRUYN - DRUMS - A fantastic drummer from Tampa, formerly with the MIchael Andrew Retro Swing Band.

DEM BROOKLYN BUMS BIG BAND - the hardest hitting punk-rock-swing band in the world tag teams with us on both coasts. Famous for their electric shows and high energy. Broccoli Rob appears on our Christmas album. Visit dem at www.brooklynbums.com - OR ELSE!

DREW MARKS - PIANO - From coast to coast, sea to shining sea, Drew's one of the best.

DANIEL GLASS - DRUMS - AKA "Bam!Bam!," th at amazing drummer from Royal Crown Revue, sits in with Michael's bands around the world from time to time adding his famous backbeat.

EILEINA WILLIAMS - SONGSTRESS - The dynamic other half of Larry Williams, trumpeter in our Coconut Club Orchestra. She is a true diva and wows the crowd every time with us and on her gigs in the LA area. She won the Long Beach Female Jazz Singer contest.

GARY ANSTEY - TROMBONE - From The Michael Andrew Retro Swing Band days, Gary is still hamming it up in Otown band, 'Tremors'.

JACQUELINE "JACKIE" JONES - JAZZ SINGER - Jackie Jones is a world class jazz singer. Living and swinging in Orlando.

JOHN KOZAN - TROMBONE - This exceptionally talented fan of music is currently studying with the greats at The New School in Manhattan. John has performed with Swingerhead from coast to coast. A true rising star. Check John out here.

LEE THORNBURG - TRUMPET - One of the original horns of Tower of Power - and now an official member of The NBC Tonight Show Band. Trombone Tim Keehn plays with Lee when they rock and roll with GNR guitarist, Slash.

LIBERTY DeVITTO - DRUMS - The legendary backbeat behind Billy Joel and fellow Floridian. Visit Liberty here to see his projects.

MARK TORTORICCI - SINGER - "The Torch" is now leading his hot jump blues band, The Hollywood Combo in... Hollywood!

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI - CONDUCTOR - Maestro Kajewski is a good friend of M.A.'s and they perform together around the Uniter States with the leading symphony orchestras with their "Singin' and Swingin" concerts.

MICHAEL KRAMER - PIANO - one of the most friendly men on the keys. Michael runs his own bands in Orlando and has performed and recorded with MA coast to coast.

MICHELLE AMATO - SINGER - Featured on the new Swingerhead albums

MINDY CABRAL - TRUMPET - Mindy has performed with The Coconut Club Orchestra and Big Band several times. A lot of power for a little lady.

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - the ultimate really, REALLY big band we love to perform with!

PERRY ORFANELLA - BASS - AKA The Spider, an original Swingerhead is hangin on the West Coast of Florida - released on 'good behavior' for letting Roger beat his bass with his drumsticks... remember?

PHIL "RAY" MAY - GUITAR - Phil is doing well and is up North these days.

QUICHE LORRAINE - GUITAR - Now known as Lori Lerner, she went from Swingerhead-Orlando to The Coconut Club Orchestra-LA and is now working on her solo jazz record. Visit her kooky page here.

RED YOUNG - PIANO - Los Angeles, CA - Red, who is the leader of Red and the Red Hots  (one of the hottest swing, jump-blues bands in the country) has sat in with the band at The Coconut Club  with us. He is also a talented arranger and gifted song writer with an amazing history. Take time to read his bio... and get their new CD... it's, well... HOT!!!!

RICK ABBOTT - TROMBONE - Rick, an original Swingerhead, is still playing at Disney and around Otown.

ROGER KING, JR. - DRUMS - That guy with the bowtie has reformed his straight ahead jazz band, King 'Tet and is playing the Orlando jazz circuit.

SARAH HAYES - CHANTUESE - Orlando's retro songstress / character actress / diva, also known as Red Hot Kitty, makes time to lend a tune in between her travels. She's an instant party with a smile!

SCOTT WHITFIELD - TROMBONE - Scott goes way back with MA to his NY days at The Rainbow Room and The Manhattan Vocal Project. Scott got hitched and moved to California this year! We wish him well.

STEVE FALKNER - TRUMPET - Steve AKA Lips is still cattin around Otown blowin' his horn like no one else can with 'Tremors' and 'Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band'.

RAY GELATO - SINGER, SAX PLAYER, BAND LEADER - Known for years in Europe as leader of England's Ray Gelato Giants, Ray spent some time in warmer weather with us in Orlando. Partnering with Michael Andrew, Ray utilized the Swingerhead musicians to make a splash on the scene. Truly the international 'Sax God.' Ray even performed at Paul and Heather McCartney's wedding reception in June 2002!

THE REAL SEDUCTION - VOCAL GROUP - One of the hottest harmonizing groups in LA these days.

TED KOOSHIAN - PIANO - New York City, NY - Originally from California, Ted is an accomplished musician in New York City. He can be seen on Broadway performing in "Lion King" stage show orchestra. He has also recently performed with acts such as Blood, Sweat and Tears, Aretha Franklin and Chuck Berry. Ted has been an honorary Swingerhead for years. He is a featured guest artist on ‘The Swingerhead Christmas’ CD.

TERRY MYERS - SAX / BANDLEADER - One of the great jazz band leaders and players in Florida.

TONY BATTAGLIA - GUITAR, BASS, VOCALS - Tony is one of the top producers and players in the country. He producer the first Swingerhead album. He is also a great songwriter, too. Yvan eht nioj.

VAUGHN SUPONATIME - SINGER - Say his name three times fast and you'll get the picture.

VERNAY REINDOLLAR, III - BIG BASS VIOLIN. Vern and his wife, Opal, also moved up North. Vern joins the band when he can. You can still visit Vernay here.

VIEKKO LEPISTO - ACOUSTIC BASS - Yes, 'The Count' from Royal Crown Revue did a guest spot with us at The La Quinta Arts Festival.

VINCE ANDREWS - SAX - Vince has been a Professor of Music at the Ohio State University. He has produced and performed on 13 CDs under his own name and been invol ved in 4 CD productions for other artists. Vince has toured the world with major jazz artists and enjoys international distribution by major record labels.

WARREN SAUER - DRUMS - The king of backbeat used to play with Esquivel back in the day.




There are many more extraordinary musicians and vocalists that play with Michael Andrew around the country that keep the Great american songbook alive!

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