Dave Banks Big Band: “Tribute to Peggy Lee” ft. Britni Tozzi Akron's wildly popular big band returns to BLU after a string of sold-out performances this season for a swingin' summertime concert event featuring vocalist Britni Tozzi & the music of the legendary Peggy Lee!
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Trumpeter & bandleader David Banks has returned to the Northeast Ohio area after a twenty-year career in Las Vegas, Nevada. He performed in over 4,000 shows there including numerous top production shows – including six years with the “City Lights” Show at the Flamingo Hilton and the “Moulin Rouge” at the Las Vegas Hilton.
 
He worked with virtually every major entertainer in show business on the famous Las Vegas Strip and also was a member of the renowned Lou Elias Relief Orchestra. He also found time to perform with the Nevada Symphony Orchestra, The Las Vegas Philharmonic, and the Nevada Chamber Orchestra.
 
Since his return to the area, David is on the faculty of Walsh Jesuit High School and is in his 15th year teaching music and drama. He is in demand as a lead trumpeter in Northeast Ohio, performing regularly with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, having recorded CDs with them as well as CDs for the Paul Ferguson Orchestra and Helen Welch.
 
Dave has served as Lead Trumpet in several shows at Playhouse Square, E.J. Thomas Hall, The Carousel Dinner Theatre and Porthouse Theater performing for professional productions of “Anything Goes,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Brigadoon,” “Chicago,” “Parade,” “The Producers,” “Ragtime,” “42nd Street,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Hairspray,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Sweet Charity,” “West Side Story,” “Swing,” and “All Shook Up.”
 
Join us as some of Northeast Ohio’s finest musicians assemble for an unforgettable night of big band jazz. Get your tickets today and celebrate the music of Doc Severinson, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Watrous, Carl Fontana, Bob Florence, Tom Kubis & many more!
 

About Britni Tozzi

Britni Tozzi is a Chicago based actor / singer, represented by Paonessa Talent Agency.
 
Currently, she can be seen on television with clients such as Galaxie, CLR, and Making Healthy Choices.
 
Britni most recently performed in the Jeff Recommended production of The Children’s Hour with Pride Films & Plays. She graduated valedictorian from Columbia College Chicago, and is the Founder and President of Global Empathy Now, a non-profit organization benefiting at-risk children in Africa.
 
Don’t miss your chance to hear this talented vocalist in her BLU debut with the hard-swingin’ Dave Banks Big Band – get your tickets now!
 

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