About
The 3rd Stream Big Band is the brainchild of Jim Basile, Jim Wile, and Greg "Suds" Sudmeier - Combining the coolest and most highly diverse genre's of music with some of the finest musicians, this is the premiere New Big Band in Atlanta, GA!
Writer-bassist, Jim Basile, and writer-drummer, "Suds," do much of the music arranging for the band, and they also curate other wonderful charts by some of the finest writers in the music industry. Jim Wile also provides excellent logistical and coordinating skills and plays Lead Trombone in the band too!
In the summer of 2019, Suds and the 2 Jims spearheaded the 3rd Stream Big Band! Taking their cue from the Big Band "3rd Stream" Jazz-Rock movement in the Late 1960’s through the 1980's represented by big horn bands like Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, Cold Blood and many others, the new 3rd Stream Big Band joins Soul, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, Fusion, Rock, and amazing Vocals!
The band is always an audience pleaser...in all musical ways! Take a listen...!
Comments from the Ray Charles Tribute Show...
“I truly enjoyed the Ray Charles Tribute by the 3rd Stream Big Band! The music and singing was great, and I enjoyed learning the history in between the musical performances. I definitely would see it again and recommend for anyone that loves live music! ~ Sarron Hagos
“Awesome individual solo performances from singers, saxophones, trombones, trumpets, rhythm section, solo piano and the whole band. The show was rich in history, especially with its first person account from original Raelette, Rita Graham. Soloist, Allen Cook, really brought Ray and the show to life with his vocals and piano. From start to finish an amazing and lively show!” ~ Tayen Hazqiyal
Contact
For booking the band or any other related information,...
CLICK the "Contact" button below!
Jim Wile: 678-908-1812
jwile@conferencetech.com
Jim Basile: 770-617-4198
jim12bas@me.com
Greg "Suds" Sudmeier: 650-678-2801
gregsudmeier@duck.com
Testimonials
— Paul Garret, Bumpin' The Mango
— Johnny Scatina, Cafe 290, Sandy Springs, GA
— Lee Foster, Director - Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, Atlanta, GA
