THE  NEW YORK SWING EXCHANGE!!!!
 

    The personnel of this 17-piece orchestra, and our vocalist, are all professional musicians, whose talent and expertise in performing with a big, modern swinging band stems from the background of the individual players.  Some of the members are alumni of the “Big Band” era of the ‘40’s, 50’s and ‘60’s, coming from the popular New York City scene, as well as the recording industry.   Background of others reaches into the music education area of public schools and universities, bringing along talent from some of today’s younger players, as well as small jazz groups.  Add to this the fine vocal work of Maureen Morrissey and it makes a great mix, with everyone benefiting from this artistic diversification.

Most of all, what makes this big, swinging band unique is the musician’s love of performing as a group, with the great sounds that come from ensemble jazz and swing, as well as beautiful ballads.  The sum total of all these ingredients equals toes tapping; fingers snapping; heads swaying;  and those happy smiles on the faces of our listening audiences as well as the dancers.

Our band consists of  5 reeds  /  4 trombones /  4 trumpets / 4 rhythm / and Maureen on vocals.   There’s  no question big bands are back, but we need your support to keep this one going in this rural area.   If you have any questions, or have names of people who would like to be added to our mailing list, be sure to either  call, or Email us.
 

David Busch 845-496-4727 DavidBusch@nyswingexchange.com

Jim Briggs 845-457-2752 briggsax@yahoo.com

MEET  THE  MUSICIANS of the NEW YORK SWING EXCHANGE

JIM  BRIGGS  -  Alto Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute
Received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from The Crane School of Music.  He has toured professionally and recorded in the US and Canada, and has played with many local bands and classical ensembles over the years. He has taught instrumental music both privately and in public schools for the past 21 years, and is currently a band director at the Washingtonville High School.

KEITH  SHERMAN  -  Alto Sax/Clarinet
Graduated from North Texas State, a proverbial hot house of jazz musicians, and finished up his Masters at CW Post University.  Like many of us, he has been working with many groups in this area, as well as teaching both privately and in the Monroe Woodbury school system.

MIKE ANTONELLI  - Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute
Graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, majoring in performance/arranging. Masters degree at Western Connecticut State University in Music Education. He has been a performer/arranger in a show band for over twenty years. Currently Director of Bands at Valley Central High School.

JOE HORNER -  Tenor Sax/Clarinet/Flute Earned a Bachelors degree in music education and performance from Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York.  Earned a Masters degree in Music Education from Queens College in Flushing New York.  Currently High School Band Director
and Fine Arts Chairperson for Minisink Valley Central School District.

DAVID BUSCH - Baritone Saxophone/Bass Clarinet.
Graduate of the High School of Music and Art. Attended Brooklyn College and received a Masters Degree from Adelphi University. Studied with Danny Bank (Thad Jones Band) and Artie Lee (NBC Orchestra). As a teenager, played with Sonny Stitt and Marian McPartland at the Newport Jazz Festival. Has performed at both Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. For the past several years has been playing throughout Orange and Rockland Counties in various Classical and Jazz Ensembles.

BRUCE  ZUKROW  -  Trumpet
Studying privately, Bruce is one of our youngest members,  and has played in various local  instrumental groups  before joining our big band.  A very talented young musician.

 STEVE AUSTIN - Trumpet
Received his masters degree from McNeese State University and his Bachelors degree from the University of Kentucky. He has performed with orchestras in Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Rome Italy. He is currently Director of Bands at Middletown High School. He is blessed to be married to Johanna and proud to be the father of Julianna.
 

Keith Riddick - Trumpet

Received music degrees from the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester and Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Besides playing with the New York Swing Exchange, Keith has also performed with the Big Band Swing Machine, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, the Newburgh Symphony, the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, the Heritage Dance Band, the Summertime Olde Towne Band and several local bands and orchestras. As a chamber musician, he is leader of
Brass Quintessence and has performed with the Arts Nova, Windsor, Brass Roots, and the Rochester Young Audiences Brass Quintet. He has also been a trumpet soloist with several local bands, orchestras and churches in the tri-state area.
Keith just recently retired from teaching instrumental music in the Monroe-Woodbury School District."

DAVE BAXTER - Trombone

Dave graduated from SUNY Albany with a BS degree, and obtained an MBA from SUNY Binghamton. He was an active member of both concert and big bands in
both high school and college and attended workshops with Al Hamme and Slam
Stewart. After college, Dave took a hiatus from instrumental music to focus
on choral music, and spent a number of years performing with the Madrigal
Choir of Binghamton and other choirs in the Binghamton area. Several years
ago he returned to instrumental interests, and has performed with a number
of big bands and local theatre productions. Dave is a manager for the IBM
Corporation.

DAVE SMITH - Piano
Dave studied at Berklee School of Music in Boston, and then went on to study with famed Jazz Instructor Charlie Banocos. He's toured the United States and the Carribean with various groups performing everything from Merengue to Blues. He spent several years working in various New York Studios until finding his home on the "other side of the glass" as engineer and audio editor. He is currently with ABC in N.Y. where he has been awarded four Emmy Awards for audio engineering.

PETER BURGOS - Guitar
He started playing guitar at age ten.  Primarily self taught, he did work under the tutelage of tenor sax player Bud Detar at the University of Brockport in the late 70's.  While working at Washingtonville High School he was director of the Jazz Club for 5 years.  In addition, he has performed in the pit for numerous musicals.  He presently teaches foreign languages at Tappan Zee High School where he is spearheading a program for aspiring guitarists.

PETER NOBILE -  Bass
Obtained his B.A. in English from William Paterson College in New Jersey where he studied bass with Todd Coolman and performed with the WPC theater department. Masters Degree from SUNY New Paltz. Has worked in local theater productions including shows at Lycian Center in Sugar Loaf. Has studied bass with James Cammack, Lou Pappas, Lynn Seaton, and occasionally Rufus Reid (none of which is obvious in his playing!) Currently, Peter teaches English in the Highland Falls School District. 

MAUREEN  MORRISSEY  -  Vocalist
Maureen has gained the reputation for almost being an instrument within the band rather than a vocalist, due to her ability to phrase beautifully and actually become part of the arrangement rather than just singing it.    She’s performed with most of the prominent jazz groups and Clubs in the area, as well as many appearances in NYC and other major locations.
 

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