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The Terry Big Band

Big Band Music for Dances and Concerts

The Terry Big Band began life in the 1950's as The Doc Sisco Orchestra, based in Springdale. When leader, Dr. Friedman Sisco retired from both medicine and music, Trumpeter Jack Terry assumed leadership until the mid '90's when, due to health problems, Jack's musical career ended. At that time, the current director, Ramey Herren picked up the reins.

One notable 'gig' for the band was its appearance in the motion picture "The Blue and The Gray" filmed in various locations in Northwest Arkansas. Posing as a rag-tag Confederate marching band, our musicians were included in the parade sequence shot in Van Buren.

In the very early years of Wal-Mart's existence, the band played at Sam Walton's birthday party and the Nestico tune, "Sam's Boogie" was understandably, a big hit.

So over the years, the Terry Band has had many lively jobs in interesting locations and is now playing better than ever with a wealth of fine players and three excellent vocalists. This exciting group of musicians is your ticket to great music and good times, and is available for almost any gathering needing a quality group of 19 musicians. Join the Terry Big Band for the best in live music.

Contact Hot Ark Entertainment about this group. Be sure to include the group's name within the message. This group operates out of Northwest Arkansas.

Hear the Terry Big Band - 4.17MB mp3.

Partial Song List
SAM'S BOOGIE
ALLEY CAT
JUMPIN' AT THE WOODSIDE
BLUES IN THE NIGHT
INDIANA
SWEET GEORGIA BROWN
THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT YOU
THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE
IN THE MOOD
JUST A GIGOLO/ETC
I'M GETTING SENTIMENTAL
HARD HEARTED HANNAH
LITTLE BROWN JUG
STRIKE UP THE BAND
STARDUST
TRULY
MISTY
OLD DEVIL MOON
STRING OF PEARLS
SUNNY SIDE
ZOOT SUIT RIOT
WHILE WE WERE YOUNG
MOON RIVER
BILL BAILEY
I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
A GOOD MAN
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE
IT HAD 2 B U
FEVER
ORANGE COLORED SKY
DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANY MORE