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All men are playing music

Meet the Big Band

Meet our dedicated Music Director, exceptional vocalists, brass, saxophone, and rhythm sections. Each musician plays an essential role in creating the unforgettable sounds of our band.

Musicians

Jim Owens - Music Director

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals

John Laurenti - Male Vocalist

Joined in 2015, Jim is a trombonist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger active in St. Louis.

John Laurenti - Male Vocalist

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals

John Laurenti - Male Vocalist

John’s mellow baritone voice has been a fixture with the band since 1999.

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals

Karen's background in jazz and swing led her to sing and play trombone with the band.

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals

Karen Sharp - Trombone & Vocals





Sax Section

Trombone Section

Trumpet Section

Scott Rybolt – Alto Sax

Jeremy McMahon – Alto Sax

Charlie Mosley – Tenor Sax

Jarod Allen – Tenor Sax

Tom Speers – Baritone Sax

Trumpet Section

Trombone Section

Trumpet Section

Zack Hall – Trumpet

Sandy Roll – Trumpet

Rick Sharp – Trumpet

Bill Feldner – Trumpet

Trombone Section

Trombone Section

Trombone Section

Tom Cox – Trombone

Karen Sharp – Trombone/Vocals

Luke Juergensmeyer - Trombone

Ken Summers –  Bass Trombone

Rhythm Section

Trombone Section

Trombone Section

Jeff Mahoney – Piano

John Chruma – Guitar

Mike Bruce – Bass

Sam Bippen – Drums

Retirees

  • Dan Anglim – Trombone
  • Phil Balbi – Trumpet
  • Herb Booth – Trumpet
  • Bob Buddemeyer – Trumpet
  • Don Clauson – Tenor Sax
  • Victor Herbert – Baritone Sax
  • Jim Knox – Tenor/Alto Saxophone
  • Jim Moore – Alto Sax
  • Mark Oldroyd - Trumpet
  • Kevin Schriewer – Piano
  • Phil Vonder Haar – Tenor Sax
  • Jerry Wood – Alto Sax

Gateway City Big Band, Inc.

gcbbstl@gmail.com

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