. . .Vocal jazz to the extreme...

FIFTH AVENUE is a high-energy vocal quartet with the kind of tight harmonies and blend that hasn't been heard since the days of the Hi-Lo's and the Four Freshmen. With a vocal "nod", as well, to more contemporary vocal groups such as Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, FIFTH AVENUE has taken vocal harmony to a new exciting level including not only jazz, but pop, doo-wop, classic rock and roll, and even a little barbershop, infusing it with a sound and style all their own!

This group immediately took off working with the likes of Bob Hope, Bill Cosby, Jerry Lee Lewis, Clint Holmes and many other veteran talents playing concert halls, clubs, and college campuses all across the country. Here's what Clint Holmes had to say about them: "FIFTH AVENUE swings in the most musical way. They will surprise you at every turn and every surprise is wonderful. Wherever they sing, I'll be there!" Since exploding on to the Las Vegas music scene, they have been in high demand doing concerts, corporate events, workshops, and performing as featured guest artists at major jazz festivals and clubs throughout the country. Most recently, they performed to overflow audiences at the Starbright Theater in Las Vegas.

The group's most recent recording, 4 the Fun of It, features stunning interpretations of standards as well clever originals. It has received enthusiastic reviews nationally as well as praises from the likes of Gene Puerling and Don Shelton of the Hi-Lo's. High praise indeed! The group is currently at work on a follow-up project.

Able to work with tracks, a trio or quartet, all the way up to a full big band and even acapella, FIFTH AVENUE will make a bold impression in a club, concert or most any setting. Using Rob Hyatt's stratospheric range and wildly inventive vocal arrangements, the vocal styling of Jerry Jones, Bryce Robinson and Jeff Celentano, the group's tight harmonies and high energy, with a bit of comedy as well, and it's easy to see why they are so busy performing and in such demand.

Gene Puerling, founding member of the Hi-Lo's put it best: "This group is a real treat. Don't miss them!" For information on booking FIFTH AVENUE:

Please contact Jerry Jones at (702) 612-0403
E-mail: fifthavejazz@yahoo.com

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. . .is the vocal arranger for Fifth Avenue. He was influenced at a young age by the work of Gene Puerling (The Hilo's, The Singers Unlimited) and has spent most of his adult life chasing that long shadow. After the initial run with The Ave, he formed a Las Vegas style show band and rose quickly to the top of the lounge circuit in Las Vegas, where Fifth Avenue currently makes their home base. Now he has built a recording studio in his home, where the guys recorded the vocals for their album, and where he and his songwriting partner Jerry Jones try out new ideas. Rob is, by his own admission, a god among men.

. . .was born at an early age. He began singing at the tender age of 9 and has not been able to be shut up since. In college, he sang with the internationally acclaimed vocal jazz group, Soundsation. From that group, he began his long association with Fifth Avenue. He has performed extensively at jazz festivals, conferences, conventions, workshops, clubs and on cruise ships. He is in demand as a studio singer, clinician, festival adjudicator and lyricist. He can sing the names of all the countries in the world in under three minutes, and by most accounts is an all-around nice guy.

. . .is the shy one of Fifth Ave. Mr. Robinson holds a degree in Music and Vocal Performance from Chapman University in Southern California and has over 20 years experience in the entertainment field specializing in musical and theatrical performance, production and education. His talent and personal charm has thrilled audiences across the country and abroad. He has performed on stage and in film/TV, on cruise ships, done voice-over work, been a vocal coach and music director, and provided singing workshops for national music outreach tours.

. . .started his musical career by playing keyboard in bar bands long before he was old enough to drink. Coming from a mostly rock and roll background, Jeff has had the honor of sharing the stage with some classic artists such as America, The Little River Band, and even toured in the backing band for legendary founding member of the Beach Boys, Al Jardine. Jeff can also be seen performing in the Beach Boys tribute band, Good Vibrations and is a founding member of the popular indie pop band Tripsitter with whom he's released two critically acclaimed albums. As the newest addition to "The Ave", Jeff is honored to share in the harmoniacal happenings that have become a trademark of the Fifth Avenue sound.