Dennis brings to the band a heavy duty James Pankow ("Chicago") sound, which he has refined over the years through extensive study and performing. As well as leading his own big band and Dixieland bands, Dennis is equally comfortable in jazz, rock, and rhythm & blues settings. He has performed with such groups and "Urbie Green", "Ringling Circus", Marvin Stamm" and "The Temptations". Dennis most recent accomplishments have included performing with a Broadway touring company, doing the hit show "Chicago", and working with New Orleans recording artists "Rebirth Brass Band".
Dennis's section work is superb, and even more stunning are his solos, which are always exciting, innovative and perfectly matched to the mood of the song. He can play pile driving leads for the high energy rock tunes or can play sweet high register Tommy Dorsey type leads for ballads and classics. His technique and versatility add a wonderful dimension to Rooster's overall sound.
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