David Manson's groups are available for events. See: David Manson Music



Helios Jazz Orchestra



The Helios Jazz Orchestra is an 18-member modern big band (with vocalist) directed by David Manson. Helios is a perfect choice for upscale wedding receptions, corporate and festival events. Repertoire ranges from Latin to Swing to Bebop and beyond. The group (formed in late 2008) has been featured in the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Ybor Jazz Festival, WMNF Jazz Jam, SPC Jazz Festival and the Sarasota Big Band Bash. Helios has backed vocalists Kevin Mahogany, Kathy Kosins, Belinda Womack, Denise Moore, Sasha Tuck, to name but a few. There is nothing like the sound of a great big band!

YouTube videos:

NOVA 535: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhMQ3QeyZEg
Ybor Jazz Festival: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdKcPmOa_c8


Helios Swing dance set at NOVA 535


Helios Jazz Orchestra singer, Sasha Tuck

Helios blog site:
www.heliosjazzorchestra.blogspot.com/




Helios Swingtet



Made up of the best musicians from the Helios Jazz Orchestra, the Helios Swingtet is a 9-piece jazz band with singer Sasha Tuck. The band performs jazz standards, Swing, ballads, Latin jazz and more. A wedding reception favorite, the Helios Swingtet is a great little big band!

YouTube video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZqilNIz9qo



O Som Do Jazz



O Som Do Jazz (the Sound of Jazz in Portuguese) recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of 1960s Brazilian Bossa Nova & samba-jazz. The Tampa Bay-based group features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson. O Som Do Jazz is active with performances at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Salvador Dali Museum, Historic Asolo Theatre, Palladium Theater and in wedding receptions, special events and festivals. If you want authentic Brazilian music, this is the band!


Rio de Janeiro singer, Andrea

O Som Do Jazz web site: www.osomdojazz.com

YouTube videos: 
at the Friday Extra concert series - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6NMn7kNCVA
at the Museum of Fine Art - www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrKWwThfdNE&feature=related


MIFU



MIFU (the Mobile Itinerant Funk Unit) is a self-contained, New Orleans-style street band that plays funk, jazz and world music. Made up of the finest musicians in the Tampa Bay area, the group performed at the 1/11/11 opening of the new Salvador Dali Museum and will be featured at the 2011 WMNF-FM Tropical Heat Wave. If you want music to liven up your event and interact with audiences, MIFU is your band!

YouTube video:
at the opening of the new Salvador Dali Museum -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axAtQEIsb7Q




Fluid Motion balances form & groove with freedom and spirit.  Originally a project with jazz legend saxophonist/composer Sam Rivers, in today's configuration Fluid Motion is a tribute to Sam.  Members includes Ronnie Burrage (drums), Jeremy Powell (saxophones), Jonathan Powell (trumpet), bassist Jon Shea and David Manson (trombone). The group's compositions are angular, intricate and postbop (in style) while the soloing is spirited and very connected with each specific composition.


Press:

Fluid motion serves both as a reminder of the presence of a lion in our midst and a promise of brilliant things to come from Manson and Powell. But it is the beautiful way that it all comes together that earns my vote for jazz record of the year." - Duck Baker, JazzTimes 1/03