Commemorative Air Force Bomber's Moon Ball, September 14, 20243
Hangar #3, Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minnesota

 

Led by Rick Ballew

Band: Wear black suits or tuxes or dresses

Songs in red are available on the Roseville Big Band Concert in the Park (+8) CD. As usual, we were prepared to take requests, but we had no requests.
Before the dance Cindy and Terry Gardner, representing TC Swing, gave free swing dance lessons, finishing at 7:45. At 8:00, Rick Ballew introduced the dance and welcomed the dancers.

Set One (8:00-8:50):

  1. Dance to the Big Band Swing (1999; Rosetones, Glen P., Jim)
  2. American Patrol (1891/1942; Hank)
  3. Little Brown Jug (1939; #9 in "Authentic Sounds"; Dan C., Dan P.)
  4. April in Paris (1932 [skip 2nd ending; play final strain just twice, not three times]; Keith, Dan T.)
  5. Glory of Love (1936; Rosetones,)
  6. Fly Me to the Moon (Keith, Bill)
  7. Lady is a Tramp (Rosetones; Keith scat)
  8. String of Pearls (1941; Russell, GN (tpt))
  9. On the Sunny Side of the Street (1930; Rosetones)
  10. Pennsylvania 6-5000 (1940; Hest arr.; Dan T., Dan C.)
  11. It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing (1932; Rosetones, Hank)
  12. Hard-Hearted Hannah (1924; Mike, Dan T.)
At this point, while the band took a break, Amy led the ceremonies to honor all veterans and active military personnel. Then a CAF pilot ran up the B25 engines.

Set Two (around 9:05 until 10:15):

  1. Rock Around the Clock (1952; Rhythm & Swing Exhibition Dancers; Bob, Ellen)
  2. Straighten Up and Fly Right (1944; Keith vocal, Mike, John)
  3. All of Me (1931; Karen, George, Keith, Glen P. & Dan C trading 4s)
  4. Pick Yourself Up (1936; Glen P., Mark S.)
  5. Moon River (1961; Russell and Bill, alto sax duet; Rosetones)
  6. I'll Never Smile Again/Dream Medley (1938-1944; Rosetones)
  7. Beer Barrel Polka (1934; Rosetones)
  8. Side By Side (1927; Rosetones)
  9. Johnson Rag (1917; #9 in "Exciting Sounds"; Dan T., Dan C. (1st time at G), George (2nd time at G))
  10. Leap Frog (1941; Glen P., Rosetones)
  11. In a Mellow Tone (1940; Michael, Bob)
  12. This Can't Be Love (1938; low key female vocal; Karen, Glen P.)
  13. Somebody Loves Me (1924; Rosetones, Glen P.)
  14. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (1942; Rosetones)
  15. Who Walks in When I Walk Out (1934; Karen, GN (vocals); Dan T., Glen P., Russell)
  16. In the Mood (1939; Tyzik version; Glen P., Russell, Jim, Mark S, Dan T., GN)
Between sets 2 and 3, Rhythm & Swing performed to a medley of pre-recorded music and Amy announced the winners of the costume contest.

Set Three (10:40-12:00):

  1. St. Louis Blues March (1914; Russell, Jim, Glen P.)
  2. Accentuate the Positive (1944; Karen, GN (tpt))
  3. Rosie the Riveter (1942; Bob, Rick, and GN (vocal), George, Hank (ratchet sound effect))
  4. Sing, Sing, Sing (1936; Jim; GN, tpt with plunger; Keith, scat; Mike, piano; Russell, clarinet)
  5. The Way You Look Tonight (1936; Roger Holmes arr.; Karen, Glen P.)
  6. Two O'Clock Jump (1942; #3 in "Exciting Sounds of the Big Band Era", Mike, Dan T., Dan C.)
  7. How High the Moon (1940; repeat back from 57 to 41; Keith, Tom, George, Michael)
  8. Love is Here to Stay (1938; male vocal; Bruce, Rosetones, Hank)
  9. It's Only a Paper Moon (1933; Karen, GN (vocal))
  10. You Made Me Love You (1913; Eric Richards arr., Mike, Glen P.)
  11. Mack the Knife (1928; female vocal; Dave Wolpe arr., Karen, Glen P.)
  12. Woodchopper's Ball (1939; GN (tpt), Bob, Keith, John, George, Bill F., Mark S., Tom, Hank, Dan C., Eric)
  13. Route 66 (1946; Eric, GN, Mike, Dan C., Michael, Russell)
  14. I've Got You Under My Skin (1936, Wiggins arr., instrumental; John, Glen P.)
  15. Georgia On My Mind (1930; Rosetones, Glen P.)
    Last: Show Me the Way to Go Home (1925; Glen P. and Dan C. trading fours, Mike, Eric)

Roseville Big Band:
Saxes: Glen Peterson (tenor), Bill Frank (alto), Russell Sweet (alto and clarinet), Dan Carlson (tenor), and Ellen Sorenson (baritone)
Trumpets/Flugelhorns: Dan Theobald, Mark Syman, Hank Wadsworth and Bob Nielsen
Trombones: George Henly, Keith Miner, Michael Sweet, and Tom Huelsmann (bass trombone);
Rhythm: John Seal (guitar), Mike Holt (piano), Eric Laska (bass), Jim Foster (drums), and Glen Newton (vibraphone)
Vocal: The Rosetones (Karen Dunn, Diane Dolinar, Bruce Stasch, and Glen Newton), Bob Nielsen, and Keith Miner

Rhythm and Swing: Choreography by Cindy Gardner.

About 700-730 people attended the dance.

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