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Orlando
Combo first formed in 1996 when the members met at
the Victorian College of the Arts whilst completing
a BA in music performance. The Combo soon became a
regular fixture on the Melbourne Jazz scene while
also performing at major Australian ski resorts (Mt.Buller,
Thredbo, Mt.Hotham), the Spring racing carnival (Melbourne
Cup, Cox Plate, Derby and Oaks days) and completing
a six month contract at The Hotel Sofitel, Vietnam.
Through
experience Orlando Combo has become one of Melbourne's
best working bands, offering professionalism and reliability.
Public venues in Melbourne have included, The Night
Cat, Manchester Lane and Dizzy's Jazz Club along with
private functions at The Melbourne Club, Crown, Nine
Darling Street, Regent Theatre Ballroom, Grand Hyatt,
Park Hyatt and Rialto Observation Deck. Clients include
Telstra, Ericsson, Holden, IBM and Loreal. The group
also specializes in performing at weddings.
The
Combo consists of guitar, double bass and drums and
on request can be augmented with a guest saxophonist
or our male vocalist/trumpeter, (as heard on our CD/DVD).
The genre is Jazz but more specifically the sound
is a blend of Swing/Blues/Latin and Funk. The group
takes its inspiration and repertoire from performers
such as Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Dave Brubeck,
George Benson and Louis Armstrong.
The
group takes up minimal space and is discreet with
equipment, being fully aware of the visual importance
of wedding and corporate function work. Dress is lounge
suit unless otherwise indicated.
Having
played at the races and various functions in Melbourne's
parks and gardens the band is able to play without
a power supply if requested. The Combo also travels
to the Peninsulas and rural Victoria for performances.
Orlando
Combo gives you the genuine Jazz experience from one
of Melbourne's best working bands.
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