Scott Grimaldi

With a career starting as a 1950’s teen idol, to the present where he pays homage to both jazz and The Great American Song Book, Bobby Rydell’s recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard Magazine). Bobby’s hits include million selling singles Volare, Wild One, We Got Love, Kissin’ Time, Swingin’ School, Wildwood Days, and Forget Him, selling a combined total of over 25 million records. In 1963, Bobby starred with Ann-Margret in the iconic movie “Bye Bye Birdie.” When the producers of “Grease” wanted to pay tribute to the era in which the popular musical was set, they named the high school where most of the action took place “Rydell High” in his honor. Bobby Rydell tours the nation, backed by full orchestras for large venues or a trio for intimate gigs, enthralling audiences with selections from The Great American Song Book by such composers as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Richard Rogers and more. His 2010, re-released album, "Bobby Rydell Salutes the Great Ones/Rydell at the Copa" was released to overwhelming critical praise for his artistic treatment of these great standards. In 1995, his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania named the street he was born “Bobby Rydell Boulevard.” Wildwood, New Jersey also has a street named for Bobby in appreciation for Bobby’s massive hit, “Wildwood Days.” Bobby also performs regularly in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. For over 30 years, Bobby has also performed in over 700 shows in the must-see production called “The Golden Boys.” 

I'll be performing with The Hotel Excelsior Orchestra, playing repertoire from the Tin Pan Alley & Hot Sweet Jazz time period of the late 19th century and early 20th century.  

I'll be performing once again with Jazz Vocalist, Sandy Sasso and Her Swingin’ Big Band on Sunday, August 4th at the Spring Lake Park Gazebo, South Plainfield, NJ - 6:00pm. Sandy and I were members of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra years ago. In 2003, I produced, arranged and played on her debut album, "Mixed Grill". Come on out to hear this GREAT Artist live in person!

I'll be performing in three iconic Broadway productions this summer, playing various woodwind instruments in the Pit Orchestra:

Evita runs from June 19, 2019 through June 29, 2019. No performance Sunday, June 23, 2019. 
Newsies runs from July 10, 2019 through July 20, 2019. No performance Sunday, July 14, 2019. 
The Addams Family runs from July 31, 2019 through August 10, 2019. No performance Sunday, August 4, 2019.

I'll be performing with Jazz Vocalist, Sandy Sasso and Her Swingin’ Big Band on Sunday, June 23rd at West End Park (Brighton Ave. & Ocean Ave.), Long Branch, NJ - 7:00pm. Sandy and I began performing together when we were members of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra years ago. In 2003, Sandy hired me to produce, arrange and play on her debut album, "Mixed Grill". I hope you get a chance to hear this GREAT Artist live in person!

Held at the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Oceanfront Arena featuring Master of Ceremonies, “New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy” Mike Marino along with co-hosts Emil Stucchio, Vinnie Medugno and Alan David Stein. Performances by: The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Lou Christie, Charlie Gracie, Larry Chance & The Earls, The Skyliners, Vito Picone & The Elegants, Joey Dee, Emil Stucchio & The Classics, Vinnie Medugno, Sal Valentinetti, Stan Zizka’s Delsatins, Kid Kyle, Theresa McClean, Bobby Wilson, Johnny Gale and the Mark Baron Orchestra. Lifetime Achievement Award Inductees: Bobby Rydell, Charlie Gracie, Chubby Checker, Connie Francis, Frankie Avalon, Eugene Pitt, Jay Siegel, Joey Dee, Jimmy Beaumont, Johnny Maestro, Larry Chance, Lou Christie, Richard Nader, Ronnie I. Italiano, Vito Picone, and Willie Winfield. Special messages & video performances by: Kenny Vance, Willie Winfield, Don K Reed, Bobby Jay and “Cousin Brucie” Bruce Morrow. (The East Coast Music Hall of Fame reserves the right to make changes to the performers and/or performances without notice.) Doors open at 5 p.m.; show time is 6 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.ecmhof.org.

I'll be performing on stage in the horn section behind these two iconic Motown acts.

I'll be playing Bari. Sax in the horn section on stage with:

Lloyd Price—("Stagger Lee," "Personality," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," Where Were You On Our Wedding Day")
Sonny Turner, former lead singer of The Platters—("My Prayer," "With This Ring," "Only You," I Love You 1000 Times," The Great Pretender," Smoke Gets in Your Eyes)
Bill Haley's Original Comets—with the two original Comets("Rock Around the Clock," "See Ya Later Alligator")
The Skyliners—(Tribute to Jimmy Beaumont, "Since I Don't Have You," "This I Swear," "Pennies From Heaven")
Gary Troxel & The Fleetwoods—(“Come Softly to Me," "Mr. Blue," "Tragedy")
Jimmy Gallagher, original lead singer of The Passions—("Just to Be with You," "This is My Love," "I Only Want You," "Gloria")
Cleveland Stills and The Dubs—("Could This be Magic," "Chapel of Dreams," "Don't Ask Me to Be Lonely")

The original teen idols from the 1950s-1960s sing their biggest hits.

I'll be playing in the Pit Orchestra as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy & the entire Peanuts gang come to life in one of the most beloved family musicals of all time.

The Hotel Excelsior Orchestra is a small ensemble, consisting of woodwinds, brass and a rhythm section.  The style of music is indicative of the jazz music that was played between the 1920s - 1930s.  The style and sound of this ensemble can be compared to the legendary band, "Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks".

Fabian, along with Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell, were united by Producer Dick Fox.  These “Golden Boys” were three of the most popular Teen Idols of the late 50s and 60s. They have proved to be an overwhelming live concert success. Countless television appearances, a special performance for the President of the United States, and a Golden Boys PBS special, have brought on a vast audience of fans, not only from the fun generation, but all generations.

Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof touched audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty.

He's the King of Philly Rock & Roll and Cruisin’ 92.1 WVLT’s Jerry Blavat. He is a cultural icon in Philadelphia, well known for his on-air personality and knowledge of music, writers and performers. 

Starring:

* The Clovers (Devil or Angel, Love Potion #9)

* Eddie Holman (Hey There Lonely Girl)

* The Intruders (I'll Always Love My Mama, Cowboys to Girls)

* The Moments (Love on a 2-Way Street)

* Norman Fox & the Rob-Roys (Tell Me Why)

* Philly's Blue Magic (Sideshow, Stop to Start)

* Ray, Goodman, & Brown (Special Lady)

* The Vogues (Turn Around, Magic Town)

* plus Bobby Wilson, son of Jackie Wilson, with a tribute to his dad

For 23 seasons Plays-in-the-Park’s production of JOSEPH at State Theatre New Jersey has delighted audiences of all ages with its bright array of song and dance, based on the timeless Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. For those who have never seen it, and for those who wish to see it again, we'll see you at the State Theatre this holiday season.

For 23 seasons Plays-in-the-Park’s production of JOSEPH at State Theatre New Jersey has delighted audiences of all ages with its bright array of song and dance, based on the timeless Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. For those who have never seen it, and for those who wish to see it again, we'll see you at the State Theatre this holiday season.

For 23 seasons Plays-in-the-Park’s production of JOSEPH at State Theatre New Jersey has delighted audiences of all ages with its bright array of song and dance, based on the timeless Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. For those who have never seen it, and for those who wish to see it again, we'll see you at the State Theatre this holiday season.

For 23 seasons Plays-in-the-Park’s production of JOSEPH at State Theatre New Jersey has delighted audiences of all ages with its bright array of song and dance, based on the timeless Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. For those who have never seen it, and for those who wish to see it again, we'll see you at the State Theatre this holiday season.

Featuring Jay and The Americans ("Cara Mia," "Only in America," "This Magic Moment");  Paul Revere's Raiders ("Kicks," "Hungry," "Indian Reservation"); Lou Christie ("Lightning Strikes," "The Gypsy Cried," "Two Faces Have I"); The Vogues ("Five O'clock World," "You're the One," "Till"); and Manhattan Skyline. 

Motown legends, The Temptations ("My Girl", "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg") will join the Four Tops ("I Can't Help Myself", "Baby I Need Your Lovin', "Ain't No Woman", "Bernadette"), better known as the Grand Gentlemen of Rock and Roll.

Into The Woods Woodwind Trio will be performing at the Wedding Expo between 12noon - 1:15pm.  We will also have a booth at the Expo for interested Brides & Grooms looking to book our trio to play at their ceremony and cocktail hour.

INTO THE WOODS Woodwind Trio will be giving back to the community by presenting a free concert to the Veterans who have served our country (and their families). A variety of musical genres and recognizable pop tunes between World War II through the 1970's and beyond will be performed on an array of various woodwind instruments.

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Performing music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary and Jazz, on an array of woodwind instruments, with narration and closing audience participation.  Free to the public.     

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Motown legends, The Temptations ("My Girl", "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg") will join the Four Tops ("I Can't Help Myself", "Baby I Need Your Lovin', "Ain't No Woman", "Bernadette"), better known as the Grand Gentlemen of Rock and Roll.

I'll be performing in the pit orchestra of this very entertaining musical, great for the entire family.

For 22 seasons Plays-in-the-Park’s production of JOSEPH at State Theatre New Jersey has delighted audiences of all ages with its bright array of song and dance, based on the timeless Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice.

Teen Idol and Rock and Roll Legend, Lou Christie, sings his top #1 hits including The Gypsy Cried, Two Faces Have I,  Lightning Strikes, Rhapsody in the Rain, I’m Gonna Make You Mine & more.  Fun fact:  Lou's composition, Beyond the Blue Horizon, was featured in the 1988 movie and soundtrack, "Rain Man", staring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.

Into The Woods is a unique woodwind trio comprised of founding members, Rick Bergacs, Scott Grimaldi and Barry Nudelman, performing music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary and Jazz, on an array of various woodwind instruments (recorders, piccolo, flutes, clarinets, bassoon and saxophones).  For more info. visit www.intothewoodsmusic.com/

Bobby Rydell is an iconic American singer, mainly of rock and roll music. In the early 1960s, he was considered a teen idol. His most well known songs include "Wild One" and "Volare", and he appeared in the movie Bye Bye Birdie in 1963.

Motown legends, The Temptations ("My Girl", "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg") will join the Four Tops ("I Can't Help Myself", "Baby I Need Your Lovin', "Ain't No Woman", "Bernadette"), better known as the Grand Gentlemen of Rock and Roll, to collaborate for a performance at the Event Center.

Featuring such artists as The Chiclettes, The Dubs (“Don't Ask Me to Be Lonely”, “Chapel of Dreams and Could This Be Magic”), The Tymes, (“Wonderful, Wonderful,” “Somewhere”, “You Little Trustmaker” and “So Much in Love”), Jay Siegel's Tokens (“Tonight I Fell in Love”, ”Portrait of My Love,” and their signature song, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”).  Headlining the show is the multi-talented singer-songwriter Lou Christie best known for his three pop hits in the 1960's including,” Two Faces Have I”, “I'm Gonna Make You Mine”, “The Gypsy Cried” and his 1966 #1 hit “Lightnin' Strikes”.

Featuring:

Greg Giannascoli, Marimba (soloist around the world, 2005 Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Recorded five albums of major works for marimba. Holds endorsement contracts with Yamaha, Sabian, and Vic Firth. Master classes at many music schools including Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music). 

Sandy Sasso, Vocalist (singer with the best in the business. Jazz legends, presidents, entertainment giants, and some of the most recognizable road bands that include Dorsey, Goodman, Riddle and various Pops big bands).

Travel tip:  Enter the park at Hoes Lane West and River Rd.  You will see the Old Town.  The performance area will be there under a tent.

Aretha Franklin is an American singer–songwriter and musician. In 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "Think". These hits and more helped her to gain the title The Queen of Soulby the end of the 1960s decade.  Franklin has recorded a total of 112 charted singles on Billboard and has won a total of 18 Grammy Awards and is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide.  Franklin has been honored throughout her career including a 1987 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in which she became the first female performer to be inducted. Franklin is listed in at least two all-time lists on Rolling Stone magazine, including the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

The Husband & Wife team of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. are recording artists, performers and authors. They have received 7 Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and 3 platinum records, including starring roles on television and stage. They have performed to sold-out concerts around the world.  As lead vocalists of one of the top singing groups of the late 60’s and early 70’s, The 5th Dimension, they recorded such classics as UP, UP & AWAY, AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN, WEDDING BELL BLUES, ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER, and STONED SOUL PICNIC to name a few.  After a decade with The 5th Dimension, Billy & Marilyn decided to leave the group and establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with the single, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A STAR (TO BE IN MY SHOW). It was a #1 hit and earned them a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group.

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I'll be playing the reed 1 book in the pit orchestra.

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I'll be playing Alto, Flute and Clarinet in the Broadway Pops Orchestra as the opening act for JOHN SEBASTIAN
(ROCK-AND-ROLL HALL-OF-FAMER, LEADER OF "THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL", SINGER, SONGWRITER). 

I'll be playing Rock 'n' Roll Saxophone in the Pit Orchestra.

I'll be playing alto & tenor saxes in the horn section.

The Infernos Band:

America’s #1 Show Band, featuring original Commodores vocalist, Kenny Simmons, has been on the music scene since 1977. In recent years the band has also performed for President Obama and as the opening act for the rock group Chicago.

I'll be playing Alto Sax & Flute in the horn section.  I've performed with these legendary groups in the past and they always put on great shows!