Artist Name: Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
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It may not be the 1930s, but when Denver and the Mile High Orchestra take the stage, the audience is taken back to a time when big band was in full swing! But this is not just a bunch of kids playing garage rock with horns masquerading as a retro band. This is the real deal--well educated and highly skilled musicians filling the bandstand and delivering an enormous sound unlike anything previously recorded in the contemporary Christian industry.
As a backing musician on Christafari's studio recordings and their "Valley of Decision" tour, Denver realized his passion for another vintage genre. Denver and his Mile High Orchestra were formed at Belmont University in Nashville, TN (former stomping grounds of the likes of Steven Curtis Chapman). Although they began during the resurgence of swing, their multi-genre musical presentation exceeds far beyond a mere passing fad. It is big band music played by a BIG band (12-15 on stage). With a little R&B, a dash of Rockabilly, a touch of Dixieland, and even some Latin influence, this high energy dance band wails syncopated horn lines with complex harmonies and features the essential jazz-rooted element of true improvisation.
This compelling jazz orchestra is led by a remarkable horn section that can scream notes a mile high. With trumpet in hand, Denver sings unadorned vocals, influenced by vintage crooners such as Harry Connick Jr., Brian Setzer, and Frank Sinatra. His music defies standard age demographics reaching both the old and young alike. For some, Denver's sound is a step into the past while for others, it is an introduction to a new musical
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Denver has created quite a buzz in the industry, playing festivals, showcases and conferences. Performances have included the "Best of the Best Showcase" at the legendary Ryman Auditorium, Billy Graham pre-crusade rallies in Nashville, and the Lifeway single�s pastors conference (NASAM) in Washington D.C. The band has earned standing ovations and rave reviews for their powerful stage show and insightful Christian lyrics. With their freshmen release "Act the Scat," Denver and his Mile High Orchestra have launched onto the scene with a sound larger than life and the message of eternal life through Christ.
Act the Scat was Ranked in the top 12 best Christian records of 2001 by Campus Life. Click here to read the review by Mark Moring: http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2001/2001bestof-mm.html
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Contact / Booking:
Booking:
Third Coast Artists Agency
Phone: 615-297-2021
Fax: 615-297-2776
Email: info@tcaa.biz
Website: http://www.thirdcoastartists.com
Management:
Eric Kilby
Phone: 615-260-6204
Email: eric@denvermho.com
Website: http://www.denvermho.com
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http://www.denvermho.com
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