Who did Jasper replace in Straight No Chaser?
Dave Roberts left the group and was replaced by Jasper Smith shortly before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. The group released Social Christmasing in November of that year.
Who plays sax on Straight No Chaser?
Sahib Shihab
Thelonious Monk first recorded “Straight, No Chaser” in 1951 with Sahib Shihab (alto sax), Milt Jackson (vibes), Al McKibbon (bass), and Art Blakey (drums).
How many original members are still in Straight No Chaser?
Six original members are part of the current nine-person version of Straight No Chaser.
What college did Straight No Chaser come from?
Indiana University’s
In 1996, members of Indiana University’s Singing Hoosiers collegiate choir decided to form a new group—Straight No Chaser. Starting in 1998, they recorded themselves performing an updated version of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” graduated, moved away, and started careers and families.
Who left VoicePlay?
Rahway, NJ- Diehard VoicePlay fans were shocked and saddened to hear that member Tony Wakim was going to be leaving the five-member a cappella group.
Who Played Straight No Chaser?
Straight, No Chaser is the sixth studio album Thelonious Monk recorded for Columbia records, released in 1967.
What ever happened to Straight No Chaser?
In 2011, Straight No Chaser took a break from their extensive touring to return to Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City for a 52-show summer residency with a show, Back to the Shore: Songs Through the Decades and More. In October 2011, Straight No Chaser released a follow up to the Six Pack EP with Six Pack Vol. II.
How many songs are in straight No Chaser’s six pack?
On August 31, 2009, Straight No Chaser released an EP of six songs, titled Six Pack, continuing the band’s tradition of album titles that engage the symbolism of bar-tending themes.
Who are the members of Straight No Chaser?
Dan Ponce, Randy Stine, Charlie Mechling, Steve Morgan, Jerome Collins, Dave Roberts, Walter Chase, Mike Itkoff, and Patrick Hachey became Straight No Chaser.