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The Classic Swing Band also plays many instrumental
numbers and are a great cover band / dance band for any festival or
function.
Pictured from left to right above are:
MIKE KINARD
Mike Kinard contributes a wide range of musical experience as the
drummer/percussionist for the Eddie Irving Classis Swing Band. He
has lead drum clinics and seminars all across Texas and has been a
private drum instructor for over twenty years. As our fun, “big
hearted” drummer, he as played for some well-known artists like Pat
Boone, The Imperials, Lulu Roman, and Vicki Lynn.
TOM
LEPPER
[Band Leader] Tom is an accomplished wind player who has played
professionally for over 30 years. After receiving his music degree
from the University of North Texas, Tom traveled internationally as
a performer playing with such talents as B. J. Thomas, Pat Boone,
Debbie Boone, Phil Driscoll and many others. Tom also holds a
masters degree and has been a private teacher, clinician and studio
musician for many years.
RANDY WILLS
Randy has been playing piano since childhood with his family of
gospel singers and since the early 70s as a professional musician
with numerous local bands and vocal groups. Having spent over 25
years working with Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue and working as
a producer for a wide variety of commercial music tracks and
recordings for local artists, Randy has a “hands-on” understanding
of many different music genres and styles.
EDDIE
IRVING
Since his
college days, Eddie has been singing his way into the
hearts of many fans across the North Texas area.
His
appreciation for the great love ballads and catchy swing tunes of a
generation ago has allowed him to develop into one of the “smoothest
voices” in any working band today. You will love his unique vocal
style!
GREG
WILLIAMS
Anchoring the group is Greg Williams. Playing bass since the age of
13, Greg studied music at West Texas State University where his love
for jazz was spawned by one of his professors. While at WTSU Greg
was a member of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra. Gigging with a
variety of groups in a wide range of genres, Greg has developed a
unique style that contributes greatly to the sounds of "The Classic
Swing Band". He states, "one of my favorite things to do is to play
with these guys".
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