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THE CLASSIC BIG BAND AND THE NOSTALGICS MISSION ...
The Classic Big Band and the Nostalgics are dedicated to preserving the original sounds and music of the famous big bands of the 40s and 50s as well as the swinging sounds of today.

"This band has the class and excitement to make your event unforgettable. There is absolutely nothing that can duplicate the thrill of dancing to live music of a great big band!"
 Trumpet Section
Band Leader
031cs Dan Odegaard
'Doc' (Dan) Odegaard (Bio)		 413 Hallquist
Bob Hallquist
 412 Stille
Cindy Stille
 419 Gillespie
Jack Gillespie
Sax & Clarinet Section
011sc Burton
Bill Burton
 009sc Conlon
Tom Conlon
 007sc Dean
Bob Dean
Dana Matthewson
Dana Matthewson 		Dave Wright
Dave Wright		  
 Trombone Section
14sc Brindle
Ralph Brindle
 415 Dahlgren
Dave Dahlgren 		013sc Sopoci
Steve Sopoci		 012sc Sweet
Al Sweet
 Rhythm Section
418 Dick Reimer, Drums
Dick Reimer
Drums
 Scott Simpson, Drums
Scott Simpson
Drums		 417 Herzog
Norm Herzog
Piano 		Dean Kleven - GuitarDean Kleven
Guitar		 Steve Barnett
Bass
gm07 Street SignCLASSIC BIG BAND and NOSTALGICS SWING Invited to Glenn Miller Music Festival Two Years Running ... "The Classic Big Band and The Nostalgics Quartet had that honor for 2002 [and now 2006!] and they released their first CD the same year. This band under the direction of Dan Odegaard is one of the best bands on recreating the great Glenn Miller arrangements [as well as the swingin' sounds of today]. Add to that the vocal abilities of the Nostalgics Quartet and you have top notch entertainment."
Oct 2003 - CD Raves MORE >>
 Vocals
Tom Witry - Baritone, Nostalgics 2010Tom Witry
Baritone		 164s Judy Olson
Judy Olson
Alto
 Pam Parker 001bs
Pam Parker
Lead 		07s Cary
Reeves Cary
Tenor
The Nostalgics, an integral part of the big band sound, add to the delight of all lovers of good vocal music by singing in the close harmony styles of the Modernaires and Pied Pipers. Their entertaining stage presence makes for a delightful evening of dance and just plain good listening.
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Ocassional Subs
416 Allen
James Allen
Guitar		 Glen Newton
Glen Newton
Piano & Trombone
Bandleader Roseville Big Band		 031csp P Odegaard
Paul Odegaard
Trumpet 		Rodger Bartlett Bass (200705)
Rodger Bartlett
Bass
Mike Hillman Trumpet 200705
Mike Hillman
Trumpet		 Jodi McCormick lto 200602
Jodi McCormick
Alto		 163s Joel Kleschold
Joel Kleschold
Bass
411 Knudson
Merle Knudson
Saxophone
"Somebody needs to tell the world about one of those great big bands that played there [Glenn Miller Music Festival] last year and this year again. They never invite the same bands two years in a row, but this band was so good that the festival officials made an exception and were festival goers ever happy about it.

19-brass section It's the "Classic Big Band" and the "Nostalgics Quartet" from Minneapolis. Wow! These people play the music the way it was played back during the glory days of the swing era. I get so tired of the bands today who don't even come close to the sounds and the arrangements from the great bands and they don't seem to care. This band plays arrangements that NOBODY else plays these days. Not just the same standard hits over and over. ... "
George Aust 2002 July online quote >>
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