Rich Wetzel
Tacoma-based trumpeter Rich Wetzel well known as a powerfuland high-energy lead player and high-note specialist. His playing has received accolades from no less an authority than trumpet legend Wayne Bergeron, and his name appears on Arturo Sandoval’s list of influential trumpet players.
A much in-demand section leader, Rich has played for such national acts as The Four Tops, the Temptations, the Spinners, the Coasters and the Platters, Rich also leads many of his own projects, including the Blue Moon Howlers, a sensational swing, jazz and R&B revue and the Groovin’ Higher Orchestra, a powerful 15-piece big band that brings the classic music of legendary leaders like Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Buddy Rich back to life.
Wetzel says, “This group is my dream band, the one I have dreamed of having all my life.”
A much in-demand section leader, Rich has played for such national acts as The Four Tops, the Temptations, the Spinners, the Coasters and the Platters, Rich also leads many of his own projects, including the Blue Moon Howlers, a sensational swing, jazz and R&B revue and the Groovin’ Higher Orchestra, a powerful 15-piece big band that brings the classic music of legendary leaders like Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Buddy Rich back to life.
Wetzel says, “This group is my dream band, the one I have dreamed of having all my life.”
Genres:
All Instrumental, Jazz, R & B, Rock
Members:
Rich Wetzel, Jim Cochran, Tim Malland, Rick White, Steve Stefanowicz, Rocky Ramento, Fraser Hutchinson, Tracey D. Hooker, Greg London, David Natseway, Tim Schartz, John Beach, Dan Wager, Keith Klawitter
Setup Requirements:
Multiple outlets for Keys, Bass, Guitar, Two Monitor Mixes, A for vocal and my solo mic, Mix B is for other horns and if possible a seperate third mix for keyboard player. Direct line or mic rhythm section as you see fit, drums, bass, guitar, keys, and congas. All horns mic'd, three trumpets back row, front row all three saxes and two bones mic'd, and my solo and a vocal mic in front, two wedges for monitor A and a couple for monitor B.
