Al Alessi
The Alessi Band - a truly versatile, Vermont-based band. From swing and jazz to pop, rhythm and blues and funky dance fun, this band does it all....click away!
The Alessi Band, with Al Alessi on lead vocals, guitar and mouth-harp, also includes John Scherer on saxophone, Steve Sonntag on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals, Scott Griswold on bass, versatile Peter Miles on guitar and vocals, and Sean McLoughlin on drums and vocals, plus recent addition Kelly Hall on vocals and percussion. The versatility and professionalism of the group makes every style authentic, from jazz standards to soul, blues, classic rhythm and blues, reggae, and pop.
Al and his band have performed at multiple high-profile events such as the
VISA Corporation party at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia; the 1999
Nokia Sugar Bowl party in New Orleans, and the IBM party for the 1999 Ryder
Cup. They have played at private corporate parties for other Fortune 500 corporations
such as CVS, Quad Graphics, and Liberty Mutual Insurance, and for Governor
Pataki's New Year's Celebration, as well as for over 400 wedding couples in
the northeast United States.
Al himself has appeared in three European television shows singing jazz standards
to a viewing audience in the millions. He has performed his tribute to Roy
Orbison to audiences as large as four thousand. Al has also played resorts
in the Caribbean, as well as being for years a mainstay of the vibrant music
scene at Vermont ski resorts such as Killington, where he was recognized as
one of America's top après-ski entertainers by Snow Country Magazine.
His most recent CD was favorably reviewed in the national Jazz Review magazine,
and Al received honors from Billboard Magazine in its annual Songwriters Competition.
Al has worked for over 10 years with the extraordinary horn players John Scherer and Steve Sonntag. Steve is a noted jazz and funk trumpeter throughout New England, but he still fondly recalls his days with the Ohio State Marching Band, John Scherer is just the finest soul and R&B horn man in northern New England. Combined with the younger rythm section of Peter Miles, Sean McLoughlin and Scott Griswold, which also adds strong lead and harmony vocals, and the fine vocal presence of Kelly Hall, The Alessi Band has authenticity, power and smoothness over an incredibly wide range of material.
Peter Miles is known for his extraordinarily wide vocal range and a clean, vivid guitar style. He's had the privilege to work together with Emmy-Lou Harris, Sean Colvin, Will Ackerman, Ritchey Havens, Livingston Taylor and others. When he’s not performing with the Alessi Band, Miles can be found playing funky Rock and Blues with “The Miles Trio” or in Solo-acoustic shows with his Froggy Bottom guitar all around southern New England.
Recent addition Kelly Hall began her musical career performing jazz, pop and rock throughout Maine. She has performed at Bryant Park in New York and in Nashville, where she received high praise from former ASCAP VP Martin Littlefield for her song-writing talent and her captivating stage presence. Her versatility as a singer and performer sets her apart and is a great new presence for the Alessi band.
Sean McLaughlin is a phenomenal driving drummer with outstanding vocals and a fine ear. Scott adds bass, without which there would be no bottom end.
Whether for a wedding reception, corporate function, alumni event, anniversary, or holiday parties, The Alessi Band provides two important ingredients. Foremost, they are top-notch musicians capable of a wide variety of styles, linking generations with ease. Secondly, Al is a consummate performer, entertainer and Master of Ceremonies, with over 3500 engagements to his credit, able to 'read' a crowd, connect with an audience, and move everyone towards the evening's ultimate goal: A Great Party and, if it's a wedding, Eternal Love!
Song List for
The Alessi Band
Al Alessi have a Large song list! They play all styles and eras of music. Check link for list...Bio & Music list
Classic Party & Dance
Soul/ Classic R&B/Blues
