With notable beginnings as a saxophonist/clarinetist in
the legendary Harry James Band, Pat Longo's acclaimed
Hollywood Big Band leads the pack with an unparalleled
high-energy swing sound! The Longo Train has made
many stops... performing at The Vintage Club, The
Academy Awards Governors Ball, the New Years Eve Gala at
the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Caesar's Palace and The
Golden Nugget, just to name a few. Pat Longo Hollywood
Big Band has shared the stage and studio with Frank
Sinatra, Jr., Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Michael
McDonald, Rod Stewart and many more!
Pat Longo and His Hollywood Big Band is featured
on Soron Records artist John-Eric Booth's "Alive &
Swinging" debut CD album.
Listen to the incredibly hot tracks
"They'll Be Some Changes Made" and "Why Don't You Do
Right"... in TRUE Hollywood Big Band style!!!!
Visit John-Eric Booth's Website and Hear MORE MUSIC!!
Listen To
Tracks From "Alive & Swinging"
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"The Hit List" from 2005 features Longo's
poppin' serving of "Bandstand Boogie" which was
featured music in the hit HBO tv series "The
Sopranos". 10 full-steam tracks including "Jump Jive &
Wail", "Jumpy Blues" and others.
Listen To
"The Hit List"
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"Extreme Heat" was released in 2003 and shares
executive producer credits with Mr. Vic Damone, and unleashes the Latin flavor of Pat
Longo's big band serving up plenty of spice!
Listen To
"Extreme Heat"
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"Here's That Swing Thing" is a 1991 release
boasting an all-star lineup of legendary arrangers
including Billy May, Sammy Nestico, Gordon Brisker,
Bill Byers, Bill Armstrong and others. Frank Sinatra,
Jr. is featured singer.
Listen To
"That Swing Thing"
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"Billy May For President" from 1983 pays homage to
the universally admired arranger. Features vocals by
Frank Sinatra, Jr. Bill Byers, Bill Armstrong and
Gordon Brisker also lend arrangement talents. LISTEN!
Listen To
"Billy May For Prez"
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"Chain Reaction" (originally from vinyl)
was Pat Longo's sophomore serving of smooth yet
swinging tracks... this time featuring vocalist
Stephenie Caravella. Includes a cover of the Billy Joel single
"Just The Way You Are".
Listen To "Chain Reaction"
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"Crocodile Tears" was where it all
started! One of the tracks Pat is particularly proud
of from this project was the Lon Norman penned
arrangement of "Twilight Zone"... you can hear it with
the sample tracks by clicking below!
Listen To "Crocodile Tears"
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