| Description | Price |
| One hour performance using backing tracks | $175.00 (USD) |
| Two hour performance as a singer with a band | $250.00 (USD) |
| Trumpet soloist with band | $500.00 (USD) |
Invite Chuck Par-due and his 50+ years of musical experience to your next event! Chuck specializes in performing the Big Band sound, and Standards from 1930s-50s. His exciting performances bring class, fun, nostalgia, and humor. Do you enjoy the musical stylings of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, and Harry James? Chuck Par-due is ready to impress! This one man show brings all his own equipment required for a successful performance.
Chuck Par-Due’s Musical Biography:
Chuck Par-Due has established himself as one of the finest interpreters of the great American classic standards in the nation. He is not a Frank Sinatra imitator, rather he proves that he understands Sinatra’s phrasing as perhaps no other vocalist.
Chuck Par-Due’s great voice, excellent stage presence and charisma have thrilled audiences wherever he has performed. With his own unique vocal styling and dynamic trumpet solos, Chuck has packed clubs and ballrooms all across the United States.
In a musical career that has spanned over 50 years, Chuck Par-Due has toured the country as a trumpet soloist and vocalist with several prominent big bands and jazz combos. In 1986, Chuck had the privilege of performing for President Ronald Reagan. That same year, Chuck had the honor of performing for soon to be President George H. Bush. In 1999, Chuck performed for the NEC World Series of Golf, and witnessed a Tiger Woods victory.
In addition, Chuck Par-Due has been featured on numerous radio and television shows, and has appeared at some of the most prestigious venues all the way from California to Florida. As a trumpet player, Chuck has performed the music Of Harry James, Glenn Miller and other big band giants. Chuck has performed with some of the most famous musicians and bands of all time, including: Bob Haggart, Helen Forrest, the Jimmy Farr Orchestra, the Pete Wagner Orchestra, the Queen City Jazz Band, Lee Arrellano, Joni Janek, and many others.
= areas covered (up to 100 miles)
= free travel (up to 100 miles)
I can perform over 400 songs from the Sinatra, Martin, and Harry James song lists.
Just ask me if you want a special song.
For local venues, I supply my own audio equipment.
For longer travel distance just a microphone, and if I use backing tracks, access to a DVD player, microphone, mixer and speakers.
Location, room size, approximately how large the audience is. Occasion.
If within 100 miles I bring my own sound equipment.
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I have performed for three US Presidents, and also performed for Bob and Delores Hope.
I love all events, as they all bring their own joy and challenges.
I began leading a band at the age of 17. I have been a trumpet soloist for over five decades.
Harry James, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble.
My favourite song is "You'll Never Know."
As a soloist, both vocal and trumpet, two hours is a complete show.
I usually arrive an hour early, and tear down is 30 minutes.
Yes, weather permitting.
Where appropriate.
Thrilling, exciting, thoughtful, engaging.
The great Harry James was my Friend and Mentor.
I can perform an entire concert with a Big Band, using actual original arrangements from the Harry James Orchestra library.
I am not a Sinatra Impersonator.
I perform the original Sinatra selections, with the knowledge of his style, and applying my musical understanding.
I would gladly challenge any Frank Sinatra to a contest, with the winner being audience response!
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2. Cascadia Assisted Living
3. Bonaventure of Gresham
Bossanova Ballroom-Portland, Oregon
The Westin-Cinncinati, Ohio
The Doubletree-Charlotte, NC
Over 60 Senior Living communities in the Greater Portland, Oregon area.
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