Basic Information
Members: Bill Averbach, Ocie Davis, Jim Lacky, George Hoar, John Shaughnessey, Van Sachs, Troy Conn, Roland Haynes, Antron Reardon, Buff Dillard, Brian Sullivan, Bates H
Bill Averbach & Bam-Jazz
Charlotte, NC
Jazz / Blues / World
Bio
Trumpet, Vocals, Accordion - Bill Averbach brings it home with Jazz, Blues, Cajun, and Gulf Coast music from the 20’s and beyond. When called, the flavor of New Orleans’ spicy Cajun influenced Blues and Mambo takes center stage surrounded by Brazilian Sambas, and World music.
Averbach has been performing and composing music for over 40 years and offers an extremely wide range of experiences in addition to the group's regular fair. His knowledge of world music extends across many boundaries. ...
Press
“CORNELIUS—Although the band that performed at Jazz in the Park is called Bam-Jazz, to call the band just a jazz band only tells part of the story.
Bill Averbach and his gang of talented musicians deliver a blend of music influenced by blues, R&B, big band—even reggae and Caribbean styles.
The band kicked things off with a gritty, soulful rendition of George Gershwin’s “Summertime,” and Bam-Jazz continued through a scroll of jazz gems.
At points you’d have been forgiven if you thought you heard Louis Armstrong grinding out lyrics with his gravely approach and soft delivery. No one can truly replicate Satchmo’s raspy vocals, but Averbach comes about as close as anyone – and his trumpet playing was second to none.
In addition to vocalist and trumpeter Bill Averbach, the band included bassist George Hoar, guitarist Pat Walters, and drummer Ocie Davis, all of whom are considered heavyweights in the local and national jazz scenes.
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Artist Stats
Fans: 566
Song Plays: 317
Visits: 698
Video Plays: 15
Widget Hits: 85
Status
Status:
Tuesday Bam-Jazz trio at Family Dollar Corp Center on Monroe Rd for the beginning of the Arts & Science Council's fundraising campaign for 2012.
Bill Averbach, George Hoar, Armen Boyajian - Jazz, Blue
Blog
Bam-Jazz
Feb 06, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Hello everyone!
We are now on Reverb Nation.
You can hear our music, check out our videos, and find out more about us. All this with hope that we can offer something to you.
If you have any questions or comments please contact me.
If you would like our riginal sheet music for performance please, don't hesitate to let me know. I will gladly make...
