Photo by Nancy Ford
MOJOTO — MOnk Rowe, JOhn Hutson & TOm McGrath
This versatile trio takes pride in performing music with an audience-engaging component. Their themed programs, focusing on jazz, blues, rock & roll and/or the Great American Songbook, can be tailored to the needs of any venue. With stellar musicianship and spontaneous wit, you never know what’s going to happen when these guys show up!
Photo by Barb Swartwout
The Five Families Ensemble
The Five Families Ensemble, directed by Monk Rowe, stretches the boundaries of the traditional chamber ensemble by combining sounds from each of the four instrument groups (brass, woodwinds, percussion and strings) with a fifth contribution from the human voice. Their repertoire is arranged specifically for the group and ranges from Beethoven to Brubeck to the Blues, as well as original compositions. The Five Families Ensemble appeals to audiences of all ages by combining stellar musicianship with an engaging and welcoming attitude.
Members of the Five Families Ensemble are, (L-R), Scott Rutledge (trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals), Liz Simchik (violin and vocals), Monk Rowe (woodwinds and keyboards), Kristen Kopf (cello), and Tom McGrath (percussion).
Photo by Andy Keegan
I am pleased to announce the re-release of two of my CDs. Click on the album to hear samples of the tunes on each.
L-R: Bucky Pizzarelli, Randy Sandke, Monk, Peter Appleyard
Photo by Romy Britell
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