Mike Lucas Jazz Pianist Band leader Arranger Conductor Composer

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The Mike Lucas Band is, in reality, several bands:

* solo piano
* piano-bass duo
* trio, quartet or quintet
* 7 - piece Dixieland Band
* 7 -piece Dance Band
* 15 -piece Big Band. 

All of these ensembles are available with a featured vocalist.

We can provide music for shows, dances, receptions, concerts and practically any type of event where music is required. This band provides the highest quality music available in the area and is willing to work with the client to fulfill their musical needs for any occasion. Mike's primary style of music is jazz/swing standards, but other styles are offered as well. The arrangements for the 7-piece and the 15 piece band were written by Al Cobine and other top quality arrangers. The members of the Mike Lucas Bands are among the finest musicians in the country, having performed with Henry Mancini, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Perry Como, Natalie Cole and many others.

Sample Tune List

April in Paris All of Me As time Goes By A Train Back Home Again in Indiana Body and Soul Begin the Beguine Chicago Crazy Rhythm Fly Me to the Moon Georgia on My Mind Have You Met Miss Jones Hello Dolly I'm Always Chasing Rainbows In A mellow Tone In The Mood Its A Blue World Kansas City Laura Misty

Moon River Memory (from Cats) The More I See You My Kind of Town New York, New York Night Train Over the Rainbow San Francisco Satin Doll String of Pearls Stardust Summertime Tenderly Things Ain't What They used To Be This Heart of Mine Unforgettable The Way We Were Woodchopper's Ball You Stepped Out of a Dream

 

contact me at lucasj@indiana.edu or  812-331-4484

Mike Lucas has conducted and/or played for: * Johnny Mathis * Henry Mancini * Perry Como * Andy Williams * Tommy Dorsey Band * Jimmy Dorsey Band * Glen Miller Band * Sammy Kaye Band * Mills Brothers * Righteous Brothers * Phyllis Diller * Joan Rivers * and many others