JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET (JMQ)

The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET (previously called 'Workin & Steamin') pays tribute to the Be-Bop era and offers timeless Jazz Standards. The regular line-up comprises John Montesante (Trumpet-Flugel), James Clark (Double Bass) Joe Ruberto (Piano) Mark Voogd (Drums) Jim Glasson (Alto Sax), and features a variety of outstanding Jazz Vocalists or Instrumentalists, including Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Yvette Johansson, Rebecca Mendoza, Fem Belling, Bob Valentine, Julie O'Hara, Garth Ploog, Gil Askey, Wilbur Wilde, Joe Chindamo & others. Whether performing at Festivals, or providing quality enjoyment and ambience for your Special Event, Venue, Wedding or Corporate Function, The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET provides unparalleled class in musical entertainment...

If you would like an Instrumental Gig for background mood,( 5 members), or an outstanding Singer up front (numbering 5 + 1), or a Celebrity Performer within the line-up, the JMQ can accomodate your requirements. The JMQ usually performs up to 3 x 40 min sets, but is sometimes engaged for 1 or 2 sets prior to Private, Corporate or Major Events.

The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET is versatile, experienced and a sure-thing for a quality & entertaining gig. The band’s many contented clients include: Crown Casino - New Years Eve Cocktail Party for 800. Crown Entertainment - Management Functions in Board Room. Fox Museum Corporate Functions. Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Stonnington Jazz Festival. Fine Food, Wine & Music by the Bay Festival. Melbourne International Jazz festival. Numerous Weddings, Private Dinner Functions & Parties The Band has recorded a 2009 CD, 'JMQ-Live@Atlantis', which has been played on various radio stations, including ABC Radio and Jazz Radio USA, where it received outstanding listener response. It has also been well reviewed in Australia's Jazz Scene magazine. The JMQ intends to record another album in 2011.

These are just some of the JMQ tunes you may hear, and we can tailor the singer and repertoire for your function, when required:

• Stolen Moments,
• Almost Like Being In Love,
• Don't Be Blue,
• Stormy Weather,
• All The Things You Are,
• Confirmation,
• It's You or Noone at All,
• Nica's Dream,
• Donna Lee,
• Someone to Watch Over Me,
• There Will Never Be Another You,
• Time After Time,
• Falling In Love With Love,
• Nice Work If You Can Get It,
• You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To,
• Nice and Easy Does It,
• The Nearness of You,
• The Very Thought of You,
• Night In Tunisia,
• You're My Everything,
• It Could Happen To You,
• Shiny Stockings,
• Lullaby of Birdland,
• Invitation, Ceora, Tenderly,
• Beyond The Sea, '
• Round Midnight,
• We'll Be Together Again,
• Moanin',
• Just Friends,
• Where and When,
• Summer Samba,
• Shadow Of Your Smile,
• Au Privane,
• Lover Man,
• As Time Goes By,
• The Way You Look Tonight,
• It Might As Well Be Spring,
• Bye Bye Blackbird,
• Daahoud,
• On Green Dolphin Street,
• Desifanado,
• I'll Be Seeing You,
• Jordu, Shadowing You,
• Groovin High,
• Just One Of Those Things,
• Look For The Silver Lining,
• April Mist, My Funny Valentine,
• Tell Me A Bedtime Story,
• All of You, Don't Misunderstand,
• Mood Indigo,
• Bernie's Tune,
• I Left My Heart In San Francisco,
• Love for Sale,
• What Is This Thing Called Love,
• If I Was A Bell,
• Let's Get Lost,
• C'est Si Bon,
• Canteloupe Island,
• The Song Is You,
• Straighten Up and Fly Right,
•  I've Got You Under My Skin, Pennies From Heaven,
• Embraceable You,
•  Falling In Love With Love,
• The Wee Small Hours of The Morning,
• Good Morning Heartache,
• Star Eyes,
•  Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps,
• Joy Spring, Half Nelson,
• Thrivin On A Riff, Solar,
• Stardust,
• One Note Samba
• and many more....