In the 1940s Nat Cole and his trio recorded more than 200 songs. Nat (along with
Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum) was the most influential piano player in this era.
From the first big hit Straighten Up and Fly Right in 1944 to Mona Lisa in 1950,
Nat and his trio, with Oscar Moore on guitar and Wesley Prince or Johnny Miller
on bass, created hundreds of swinging and artistic arrangements. The Gary Moran
Trio with Joe Bourne perform the most popular Nat Cole Trio hits Straighten Up
and Fly Right, Sweet Loraine, and Route 66. You will also hear intricate and
sophisticated arrangements including Paper Moon and Besame Mucho, and novelty
selections including Frim Fram Sauce and Man on the Little White Keys.
Gary Moran has a deep respect and understanding of Nat's piano style and the
music of his trio. He is a virtuoso piano player that can fill Nat's role on
the piano. He has transcribed the arrangements from the original recordings
in great detail and his trio executes the introductions, interludes, and endings
of the original recordings and contributes its own improvised solos that are
contemporary, yet rooted in the 1940s style.
Joe Bourne is a dynamic vocalist who can do a fantastic job singing the many
challenging songs from the Nat Cole Trio classic repertoire. Bourne has a warm
voice and simple, elegant style that can be very reminiscent of Nat Cole. He
has the virtuosity combined with ease of execution needed to communicate the
fun and swing of this music. Ed Delucia and Scott Black play the guitar and
bass with the elegance and swing of Oscar Moore and Johnny Miller from the
classic trio.
Joe Bourne vocals - Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the singer/ entertainer,
Joe Bourne was inspired by many of the big names of Jazz that toured the Boston
area. Whether it's a swinging rendition of the fun song Goody Goody, Oscar
Brown's philosophical "Dhat Dher" the romantic ballad of Earl Garner's "Misty",
or his special tribute to the great Nat King Cole, Joe, who has been influenced
by the likes of Lou Rawls, Billy Eckstine, Arthur Prysok, and Nat King Cole
always seems to capture the audience with his on style and warm mellifluous
light baritone, voice and his dynamic showmanship.
Joe Bourne has shared the stage with Natalie Cole, Ray Charles, Nina Simone,
Dionne Warwick and several other Jazz and Popular music greats. Over the years
Joe has
received several prestigious awards such as The Diamond of the year award presented
by The Bund Botschafter Ohne Grenzen. and the Kunstler des Jahres (Artist of
the Year award) both for Top class entertainment in Germany. The Silver Orpheus
in Bulgaria and the Jimmy Kennedy award in Ireland both for his special presentation
of Gershwin's "Summertime".
After 25 years of Europe being his home base, Joe has relocated his base
of operations to sunny Tucson, Arizona. He continues to deliver his talents
to European shores
while he answers the call for his special brand of vocal entertainment throughout
other parts of the globe.
Joe Bourne offers a variety of musical accompaniment for concerts, charity
galas, wedding receptions, and other special events. Featuring music from all
decades: Swing, Latin, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop standards.
What People Are Saying
Susan Claassen,Managing Artistic Director,Invisible Theatre writes
"Dear Joe: I want to thank you for an absolutely incredible show. BOOGIE
WOOGIE BLUES exceed all expectations and you know I have high ones! You and Arthur
made a dynamic duo. Your artistry is to be applauded. You have magnificent musical
taste and you are an incomparable showman. The selection of tunes and the variety
of musical styles provided an unforgettable evening! Thank you again for everything.
It is a privilege to work with you. I look forward to many more collaborations.
Best, Suz
Don Gest, Program Supervisor, Greater Oro Valley Arts Council writes in June
1, 2004
"Thank you very much for the enjoyable performance at our Riverfront Park
series on May 16. We appreciated you professional manner both off stage in setting
up and on stage as well.
" All songs were well performed and we had many positive comments on your
music from audience members. The guitarist who performed with you was excellent,
as well as the vocalist you brought out on stage towards the end. An audience
of approximately 700 of all ages enjoyed the performance."
Laszlo Veres, Music Director/Conductor, Tucson Pops writes in his email of May
11, 2003
"Great Job tonight! The audience loved you- it was fun working with you.
Thank you for your performance with the Pops. You are a showman and pro!"
Tonio Kroger, Cruise Director, MS Europa writes January 1, 2004.
"We are pleased to have Mr. Joe Bourne as entertainer, and we look forward
to his next engagement. Mr. Bourne performed three shows in our main lounge,
The Europa Lounge, in which he sang a variety of songs in German and English.
The audience was captivated by his talent and stage presents!"
Susan Scerbo & kim Gunn organizers of the Friends of The Arizona Cancer Center & Celebrate
Art 2002 writes: "We wish to thank you for your assistance in helping make
this event a successful
evening to benefit research at the Arizona Cancer Center."
The Board Foundation African Doctors Gala, The Netherlands writes in June
19, 2003.
"Through this letter we would like to take the opportunity to thank you
for your wonderful performance during the African Doctors Gala which was held
on the 14th of June 2002 in Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin. We have received numerous
very enthusiastic responses. With your help we have been able to offer our guests
a spectacular Gala evening and brunch the next morning. Also the board of the
Foundation African Doctors gala was very honored with your generous offer to
donate one of your paintings to the auction which was held during the gala. The
painting was sold for 2000.00 Euros and the buyer was very proud to have won
the bid on your painting.
"With your help we have been able to raise a beautiful amount, 400.000.00
Euros for the AMREF Flying Doctors International in Kenya. With this money AMRED
Flying Doctors supports her projects for structural improvement of the sanitation
in Africa."Thank you again and wishing you success in the future."
Lisa Benwitz a random listener writes in December 2002. "I should say I'm
not in the music business in any way, but I feel qualified
to "judge" based on my life long love of and appreciation for all kinds
of music."For what it may be worth, I wanted to tell you that your rendition of"Send
In the Clowns" brought tears to my eyes. It was beautifully sung, played
and arranged. You are a spectacular talent, and I wish you all the best in this
contest, your career and life."
Bruce Weigold, Principal Painted Sky Elementary
"What a tribute to Dr King! Painted Sky Elementary would not have been able
to deliver a tribute of this magnitude without your efforts. It is with our deep
appreciation that we "Thank you" for your performance. Our students
departed the assembly knowing more about Dr. King's dream and a vision where
all people can be tre ated fairly. Our teachers and staff also enjoyed the program.
We look forward to future celebrations that will continue to enhance and inspire
our students.
"Thank you for your community support."
Lon Monasch Director of Cristofori, Amsterdam writes:
"Just a short note to thank you for your superb performance during our Vocal
Jazz series with trio Rene van Beeck here at the Cristofori in Amsterdam on Sunday
evening Feb.25 2001.
Not only was your choice of repertoire enjoyable but the way you seemed to
wrap the audience in an entertaining fashion is commendable.
We hope we may call upon you again for one of our future series ."
Karen Renolds Dilks, general manager, Hillside Sedona Mall writes in August
2001:
"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for a brilliant performance
last Saturday night. Wow! What a performance. I've had people calling me and
thanking Hillside for such an enjoyable evening.
Your repertoire was perfect with a combination of Broadway tunes, a flair of
Las Vegas, and of course my absolute favorite Motown. The only disapointment
to the evening - is when the evening had to end. I could have you sing all
night long. My thanks again for a great performance.
I hope to have you back again for future special events."
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