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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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since 2000