Founder - Harvey Tuckman

Harvey started the band in 1976 to recreate and perpetuate the legacy and music of the Big Band Era. He has researched and collected an extensive library of the original music arrangements as played and recorded by the great dance bands of that era. Under his guidance the band has always maintained a very high caliber of musicianship and professional performance.

Vocalist - Michele Grace

Michele Grace has been singing all her life. Born into a family of musicians and spending time in her parents' music stores, she was exposed to a variety of musical influences. She went on to study acting with Uta Hagen at the H.B. Studios in New York, later joining the faculty for a number of years. The combination of musical knowledge and theatrical training is evident in her moving delivery of a song. She performs professionally and has years of credits to her name. As a teacher she has a large following of devoted students many of whom are professionals themselves. The Fairfield Counts and their Big Band music are perfect for Michele, as it gives her the opportunity to breathe new life into the classics of the great American songbook.

Saxes

Lead Alto: Frank DiVito from Norwalk
2nd Alto: Jim Carter from Glenville
Lead Tenor: Elliot Zelevansky from Wilton
2nd Tenor: John Serio from Fairfield
Baritone: Harvey Tuckman from Norwalk

Trumpets

Lead: Fedele Volpe from Orange
2nd: Joseph Spitzer from Monroe
3rd: Fred Mariano from Shelton
4th: Steve Perrett from Milford

Trombones

Lead: Bob Carlson from Cos Cob
2nd: Roy Victor from Yorktown
3rd: Russ Watsky from Ossining
Bass: Gerry Tondi from Easton

Rhythm

Drums: Gabe Nappi from Stratford
Piano: Kirk Ehrenreich from Mohegan Lake
Bass: Charles Casimiro from Yonkers
Guitar: Pat Mediate from Fairfield