Meet the Band
This talented group of musicians is proud to be a part of Tuxedo Junction Big Band and is delighted to donate their time and talents to promoted the future of jazz and big bands by providing scholarships to further the musical education of local college students.
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Craig Catlett, Director, Reeds
Craig has led the band since 2010. In addition to directing the band, Craig is also a talented performer in his own right, laying down melt-in-your-mouth melodies on the clarient and sax. He teaches private lessons and performs with many small groups, in addition to the Craig Catlett Trio, the BoCatz and Dr. Phil & the Enablers. He also a pit musician at the Spokane Civic Theater. |
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Ruth Pratt, Lead Vocalist
Ruth has been entertaining in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area since her arrival here in 2002. She has an extensive performance background including musical theatre, light opera, and jazz vocals. She specializes in music from the Big Band Era and the Great American Songbook. Since retiring as Executive Director of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation, Ruth is enjoying life. |
THe band
Bass |
Bruce Pennell |
Clarinet |
Craig Catlett |
Drums |
Tom Schager |
Guitar |
Jim Ward |
Keyboard |
Ray Weaver |
Trombone |
Marc Houdayer |
Trombone |
Lorrie Perry |
Trombone |
Maclean Ferguson |
Trombone |
Russ VanHorne |
Trumpet |
Albert Einstein Lassiter |
Trumpet |
Pete Obligato |
Trumpet |
John Orosco |
Trumpet |
Tony Puig |
Saxophone |
Karen Marcus |
Saxophone |
Ken Burger |
Saxophone |
Garry LaPlante |
Saxophone |
Margie Luce |
Saxophone |
Steve Preedy |
Vocals |
Ruth Pratt |
Sound & RoadCrew
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Sound
Ron Reed |
Road Crew
Janelle Starr Ryan Starr |