From the bride: "The music was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better band. Our guests were really impressed; the Uptown Society Orchestra really made our reception special."
Welcome
Welcome to Rick Holland Productions! Rick’s bands have been creating exciting musical entertainment for special events for the last 25 years!
From Rick’s spectacular Uptown Society Orchestra’s to his tasteful quartets and trios, Rick will bring the sounds of the American Songbook to life at your next Event or function.
The Little Big Band begins a steady night at on the second Sunday of every month at the Lovin’ Cup. Our next show is July 11th, from 7:00-9:30pm. Come and Join Us!! www.lovincup.com
The Little Big Band performed at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival,this year on Monday June 14th. Thanks to John Nugent for supporting this fine local band!
Uptown Society 10 piece ensemble is performing at the Tango Dance Cafe, July 5th, 9-11pm. Featuring the vocals of Lindsey Holland.
LBB has recorded our 2nd disc, featuring the writing of Bill Dobbins and Kerry Strayer. I will announce Cd release party sometime this summer. Stay Tuned!!
CONCERT REVIEW: Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra at Lovin Cup By Frank De Blase ----City News
Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes.
Listen to the Uptown Version of Moten Swing
Please explore our web-site to learn more about Rick’s fabulous ensembles and how they may serve your next event!
I find it very important in todays jazz environment that a player of Rick Holland talent gets heard and recognized because he carries on a tradition of swing and melodic playing that I consider most important in jazz. -Hendrik Meurkens, Jazz Harmonicist, NYC, Four #1 Records in the last 4 years.
