In 2015, the nine-episode Three Stooges documentary entitled "Hey Moe, Hey Dad!" was released. It was narrated by Paul Howard, Moe's son, and includes many film clips, family photos, interviews with family members, and guest appearances. (Read more at ThreeStooges.net)
Every episode's closing credits reveal that members of the Olney Big Band contributed to the production's excellent original title track, beginning with charter member Rich Sonnenschein who served as music coordinator for the OBB, including trumpets Richard Kessler, Bruce Morris, and Rich Sonnenschein; saxophones John Gottdiener, Murray Green, and Mark Pedersen; and trombones Todd Sahlroot and Kevin Downing. Original music by composer/orchestrator Steve Margoshes, who had previously seen the OBB perform live while visiting with cousin Rich Sonnenschein.
OBB Plays on Documentary about the Three Stooges
The Olney Big Band is a traditional jazz big band, comprised of professional and talented musicians from the Washington DC area. The Band specializes in performance of classic swing, dance and jazz music from the Big Band Era of the ‘30s and ‘40s in addition to arrangements from the '50s to present day. Its mission is to bring the sounds of big band music into the mainstream for current and future generations to enjoy. Now in its 22nd year, the Band is available for all types of events. Thinking about hiring us for your event? Click here for a free price quote.
HISTORY
The Band was formed in 2002 and incorporated in the state of Maryland in 2004 as The Olney Jazz Troupe, Inc. and trades as The Olney Big Band. Under the musical leadership of David Cannon, the Band provides an opportunity for both its instrumentalists and vocalists to participate in a well-organized music ensemble.
WHAT DO WE PLAY?
The Olney Big Band plays many of the songs and original arrangements made famous by such band leaders as Ellington, Goodman, Dorsey, Shaw, Miller, Basie, Rich, Severinsen, Gordon Goodwin and the like. Arrangements by Sammy Nestico, Dave Wolpe, Quincy Jones, Bill Potts and many more comprise a large part of the Band’s repertoire. Here is some of the music that we play.
WHERE HAVE WE PLAYED?
The Olney Big Band has performed at a wide array of events and venues, including Blues Alley, the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Strathmore, BlackRock Center for the Arts, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Olney Theatre Center, Washington DC Mormon Temple Visitors’ Center, occasional weddings, and numerous community festivals, high school dances and concerts, and retirement community events. Our CDs have been featured on In the Mood Big Band with Ken Jackson (WYPR 88.1) and continues to be played on radio stations here and in Europe.