Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet has been delighting audiences worldwide with their tightly harmonized renditions of jazz, big band swing, pop, doo-wop, original songs and American Songbook classics from Sinatra to Gershwin to Ellington and beyond. The stylishly entertaining quartet has captivated guests at festivals, concerts, parties and special events, with their lush harmonies, toe tapping rhythms, inventive lyrics, and versatile repertoire... all wrapped up in an irresistible stage show fueled by a hot jazz band accompaniment.

Upcoming
Performances

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Wed. Feb. 3, 2010

Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium
UVJQ sings Tribute to Duke Ellington
NAACP 100th Anniversary
10:00 AM

Thurs. May 20, 2010

Smithsonian American Art Museum
"Take Five" Series

5:00 PM
Kogod Courtyard
8th & F Sts. NW, Washington, DC

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It's Sand, Man

The swingin' Count Basie Band arrangement, inspired by the vocalese lyrics and legendary jazz vocal style of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.

Route 66

Bobby Troup's anthem to the open road, in 4-part harmonic hipness.

One Note Samba

This Latin classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim (with lyrics by Jon Hendricks) features a fun "vocal percussion" break.

Sophisticated Lady

This lush ballad by Duke Ellington is an intimate moment in 4-part harmony.

Nice and Easy

Roger and his "backup trio" resurrect this Sinatra classic.

Since You've Been Gone

The doo-wop street singin' side of Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet meets Weird Al Yankovic!

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