Blue Notes Band

OUR STORY

Live music, timeless classics.

With over 110 years of combined musical knowledge, we bring to life the sounds of early jazz. Whether you are looking for the perfect father-daughter dance soundtrack, or want to conjure the image of martinis and the Rat Pack, we've got you.

Bryan Ard-saxophone

Ben Miller-piano

Joe Mullinax-drums

Terry Reck-trumpet, vocals

David Sereque-bass, vocals

Song Selections

Below is a partial Song List to get a feel for the tunes we play. We have over 3 hours of music for you!

Partial Song List:

• Summertime | George Gershwin

• Harlem Nocturne | Mel Tormé

• Things Aren't What They Used To Be | Duke Ellington

• So What | Miles Davis

• Work Song | Nat Adderley

• It Never Entered My Mind | Miles Davis

• Autumn Leaves | Joseph Kosma

• In a Mellow tone | Duke Ellington

• The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra

• Night and Day | Cole Porter

• At Last | Etta James

• What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong

• Had To Be You | Frank Sinatra

• Mercy Mercy Mercy | Joe Zawinul

• Love is Here to Stay | George Gershwin

• Song For My Father | Horace Silver

• Linus and Lucy | Vince Guaraldi

• Fly Me To The Moon | Frank Sinatra

• Cantaloupe Island | Herbie Hancock

• All of Me | Billie Holiday

• Girl from Ipanema | Alexandre Desplat and Antônio Carlos Jobim

Joe has been playing in ensembles since he was 12. He grew up in the public school band & orchestra programs. He went on to march with the Carolina Gamecocks and perform with the University Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble. While living in California he studied Latin & African percussion. He's opened for the Ramones and has played many, many theatre shows.

- Joe Mullinax, drums, band leader

Ben met Joe at a church gig. He was led astray into the world of jazz. Now life is different.

- Ben Miller, piano

After graduating from The Boston Conservatory, Terry dedicated a decade to inspiring young minds as a high school and middle school band director. Drawn to the world of technology, Terry transitioned to IT, and for the past sixteen years, has served as the lead Mac support personnel for Clemson University. Whether wielding a baton or a troubleshooting tool, Terry remains committed to guiding others and making a positive impact in the world.

- Terry Reck, vocals, trumpets, flugel horn, trombone

Bryan's love for saxophone began at a young age, as his father was also a saxophonist and took him on road with his family band. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1999 with a degree in Music Education, he spent 20 years as a band director across the state, along with playing in numerous bands and in church. Aside from playing saxophone, Bryan also enjoys playing bass, cooking, and being a “band parent” to Ben, alongside his wife, Meredith.

- Bryan Ard, saxophones

David studied bass under Dr. Bill Scott and Ian Bracchitta, and is an alumnus of music programs at Spartanburg High School and the South Carolina Governor’s School For The Arts. David also plays electric bass with the Spartanburg First Baptist Church Orchestra and has performed with the Spartanburg Symphony, Boiling Springs FBC (Christian Contemporary), Whiterock (Southern Rock), Sidewinder (Classic Rock / Hard Rock), Thee Exception (Classic rock) and Silver (Country). Favorite quote: “This one goes to eleven.” Nigel Tufnel.

- David Sereque, bass and vocals

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