In 2015 the Johnny Knorr Orchestra celebrated 55 years of providing Classic Big Band Music. 2015 also marked the final year for the Johnny Knorr Orchestra. THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD NEWS ~ There is an old proverb that says "All Good Things Must Come To An End, " it is now that time for The Johnny Knorr Orchestra. At the end of this 2015 season The Orchestra will have completed 55 years of The Music You Like.
The Way You Like To Hear It. The Orchestra will have played over 3000 engagements, provided working engagements for over 2500 musicians and 2000 vocalists, and played countless shows.
The Way You Like To Hear It. The Orchestra will have played over 3000 engagements, provided working engagements for over 2500 musicians and 2000 vocalists, and played countless shows.
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Here's your opportunity to own two fantastic collections featuring the Johnny Knorr Orchestra in one collection! This recording includes old favorites along with wonderful new selections including vocalist Joel Zmuda, the latest addition to the Johnny Knorr Orchestra! The Orchestra provides a variety of listening and dancing enjoyment through its vast library of custom arrangements of classic tunes, waltzes, Latin, swing, society, show tunes, popular songs, and hit tunes of the Big Band Era.This 50th Anniversary Collection features the best of the best.
Gay Hobbs is the featured vocalist with special musical arrangements and has been with the band for two decades. Howard Hill, pianist, also provided vocals for many years and joined Gay for some very special duets. Johnny's son Jerry is the Musical Director. Jerry attended Eastman School of Music and has provided several of the special music arrangements in the band's library.
Centennial has been a fixture in the community providing entertainment with "Dancing Under The Stars" since 1939. Veteran broadcaster Jim Tichy served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. A proclamation was read by Mike Lieber, the Town Crier, and music celebrating the 75 years was presented by The Johnny Knorr Orchestra under the direction of Johnny's son Jerry Knorr. The musical highlights of the evening included songs from many of the orchestras that have appeared at Centennial Terrace through the years.
The Johnny Knorr Orchestra presents two new double disc collections of great music. Let's Go Dancing / Live at Franklin Park AND Encore / Live at Centennial Terrace are digitally remastered and available now. For more information including full track listings, click over to "Recordings." Don't miss your chance to add these recordings to your collection!
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