By Ken Speck
San Juan County Parks Dept continues its Music In the Park summer series in the Stage on the Green in Eastsound. On Sunday July 18 the popular swing band Orcatrazz will be featured. Time of the show is 6 to 7:30 pm and is free to all.
Bring your chairs and blankets and of course your dancing shoes to enjoy the sounds of this 16 piece band which specializes in the music of the big band era.
Orcatrazz members have varied experiences ranging from amateur to professional including students, teachers and studio musicians. Band leader Ken Speck has performed and traveled with his own band for a number of years. Orcatrazz personnel are Bob Littlewood on Clarinet; Sam Windsor, Tom Slater, Ginny Soderlund, Kailey Grantham, and Judy Whiting on Saxophones; Karen Key Speck, Bruce Heller and Joe Boucher on Trombones; Pat Muffett, Dave Durand, and Russ Harvey on Trumpets; and a great rhythm section with Ron Meyers at the piano, Lizz Hanks on Bass, Chris Waage guitar, and Randy Jezeirski on the drum set. Vocals by Beth Baker. .
Come and have a swingin’ good time.
