is a 19-piece ensemble based in Portland, Oregon. The band started in 2005 as a casual jam session organized by a group of friends and co-workers looking for a way to practice music together on their off-hours.
Gradually, friends and associates of the founding members began to arrive, and before they knew it they had a full big band on their hands. The ensemble started playing casual dates at street fairs and retirement centers, continuing weekly practices at the home of co-founder and bassist Steve Morelli. It wasn't long before they realized they needed someone at the helm, and local trumpeter James M. Gregg joined as director.

The band continued playing occasional gigs for dances, parties and benefits, until word came that a new club was opening up in the Hollywood district of Portland named "Tony Starlight's Supper Club & Lounge." Impressed by the band's focus on the classic arrangements from the 1930s-1950s, Tony hired the band to perform at his club. Since then, the Bureau of Standards has become a monthly fixture at Tony Starlight's, selling out every show for the last 8 months.

The B.O.S. Big Band prides itself on celebrating the classic Big Bands of the 1930s through the 1950s, striving to stay true to the sound and spirit of such legends as Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and Harry James.
The group continues to hone their show with weekly rehearsals and monthly shows at Tony Starlight's, and continues to perform at benefits, weddings and concert series events.

click the names on the "stage" below for each member's pic and bio...

James M. Gregg
director
Deanna Maio
vocalist
Jon Olson
vocalist
Ken Ritz
bari sax
Kevin Goldsmith
alto sax
Eric Austin
alto sax 1
Brad Ulrich
tenor sax
Don Barnes
tenor sax
Tim McCarthy
trombone
Art Eastwood
trombone
Dan Schlesinger
trombone 1
Larry White
trombone
Kathy James
piano
Rocky Blakewood
guitar
Don Rohrbacher
trumpet
David Grant
trumpet
Gary Irland
trumpet 1
Tommy Wilson
trumpet
Don Brizendine
drums
Steve Morelli
bass

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