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The American Jazz Act
featuring Marty "Saxman" Montgomery
American
Music Award winner, and Grammy nominee with the group Wild Cherry, Marty Montgomery is no stranger to the music business or
the world with 3 world tours and numerous concert engagements around the United States. Born in New Orleans and reared by
two musical parents Saxman James Montgomery and Violinist and hairstylist Mattie Montgomery, Marty began playing drums at
the age of 4 because he couldn't reach the lower keys of the Saxophone. Upon arriving in Detroit Marty studied saxophone in
the Detroit Public Schools then furthered his musical studies at Oakland University. Television Appearances Include:VH1, BET
Jazz, Don Kirchners Rock Concert, Dinah, Merv, SNL, Midnight Special, Magic Johnson Hour, Jenny Jones, Soul Train. 4 Tom Joyner
Morning Sky Shows, 1977 American Music Awards 1977 Grammy Awards Show, WDIV Fireworks and many more. He has recorded, toured
and performed and with many artist including, Wild Cherry, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton, Supremes, Temptations,
Little Richard, Earth Wind and Fire, The Jacksons, Brothers Johnson, War, Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin,
Millie Jackson, The Funk Brothers, Roy Ayers, Labelle, Marlena Shaw, Chilites, Stylistics, KEM, George Benson, and , Little
Eva, DeDe Sharp, and Tiny Tim. Locally Marty has performed with the Blues Brigade, Bugs Beddow Band, Sweet Claudette and Friends,
Moose and Da Sharks, The Exceptions, Tickweasel, The Motor City Brass Band, WDIV Old Dogs. Martys own bands include Martini,
Thikk and Doubletake. Music Coordinator and Conductor for stage plays: Rhythn Nation and The Chosen. Solo CD Fine In Time.
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/martysaxmanmontgomery#ixzz0xS5RlONB
T.A.J.A. /The American Jazz Act is one of the top live
party bands in the Detroit Metropolitan area and Southeast Michigan. An extraordinary group of full time entertainers
and musicians that is professional and versatile. This Michigan band has performed at hundreds of events including some of
the most auspicious wedding receptions, corporate events, private parties and country club functions. You will guarantee
your guests the best blend of “the finest in live entertainment” when you choose the T.A.J.A. for your special
event. When a great party needs a great band T.A.J.A. offers... interactive planning with you, to coordinate all
the details to fit your style and to ensure that your evening runs smooth and is remembered by all as a great party and a
night of celebration. You get the party you want! Versatility, from cocktail music, dinner music, to kickin’ the dance
floor with fun high energy dance music, our extensive song list is available for your viewing. We are unique when compared
to other Detroit party bands, Detroit wedding bands and Michigan bands because we are known for our close to the original
covers of most styles of music and great dance music including, Motown, R&B, Disco, Funk, Rock, Blues, Big Band, Swing,
great Ballads, Standard and Smooth Jazz, Top 40 hits from the 60’s to now. Hits Songs from Sinatra, The Four Tops, Earth
Wind & Fire, Maroon 5...to Etta James, The Supremes & Beyonce. Refined high energy with balance, elegant, yet we know
how to crank up the fun and then bring it down to give your guests a breather. We offer the best talent, professional full
time entertainers, outstanding vocalists and musicians, experienced in all types of events. Our most popular package includes
keyboards, drums, bass and and female vocalists, male . We can add guitar and percussion etc. DJ (disc jockey) service also
available for continuous music and dancing. T.A.J.A. has proven experience and has provided entertainment for the following
types of events: corporate parties, private club, country club and yacht club functions: Detroit Metropolitan Area’s
finest restaurants and nightclubs, private social gatherings, wedding receptions, banquets, fundraisers, anniversary parties,
bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs and more. When a great party needs a great band choose T.A.J.A./The American Jazz Act featuring
Marty "Saxman" Montgomery.
T.A.J.A. performs in the metro Detroit and surrounding
areas including: Birmingham, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Farmington, Novi, Brighton, South
Lyon, Walled Lake, Commerce, Northville, Livonia, Plymouth, Canton, Westland, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Grosse Isle, Ann
Arbor, Ypsilanti, Auburn Hills, Waterford, Rochester Hills, Warren, Sterling Heights, Utica, Harrison Township, St. Clair
Shores, Grosse Pointe, Port Huron, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Grand Blanc Flint, Michigan plus Toledo, and Cleveland Ohio, Indianapolis
Indiana, Chicago Illinois, Windsor, London and Toronto Ontario.
We may also be available to travel out of our area for your
special occasion.
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