Galvanized Jazz Band:The New Haven Federation of Musicians

According to CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, the GJB
is the best jazz band in the state.
As Sammy Duncan put it, "Few people know how
famous we really are!"
Reviewing a recent GJB concert in Middletown,
Bob Cumming wrote:

...It shouldn't be a surprise that they play together
with naturalness, flair and utmost confidence...
The program of traditional jazz styles was
refreshing and joyful. Vigorito's relaxed and
sometimes whimsical introductions set the tone
for the admixture of beauty, humor, and thrilling
embellishments on all contrasting selections.
Highly evolved, instinctive musicmaking poured
forth and seemed to baptize us all to everlasting
happiness...

And here is what the bride at a recent wedding
had to say:

"Hey Fred! You guys were absolutely fantastic.
THANK YOU SOOOOO much for playing at my
wedding. Greg and I were so happy to have you,
as were all the guests! Everyone keeps raving
about you guys!! Here are just a few of the
comments I've heard so far:
- One of Greg's older uncles said he wasn't really
happy about being dragged to another wedding,
but once he heard the band he was thrilled.
- The owner of the place doesn't usually stay past
the ceremony, but he stayed just to hear the
Galvanized Band. And he said it was the best
wedding they've ever had there.
- The Maitre'D was very happy to have you lead
the crowd in from the cocktail hour- usually she
has to really prod people along.
- The way you ended the night was beautiful too-
with the parade again and then playing our
wedding song too!! I couldn't think of a better way
to close it out. I get teary-eyed just thinking about
it!!! I can't say enough how happy I am with the
way it all turned out. The band really made the
night wonderful for me, Greg and all our guests.
THANK YOU SOOOOOO VERY MUCH!!!!"