Home of the Soft Note Combo
A Southern Jazz Band Since 1996,
For your upcoming wedding reception, next corporate dinner party, private festival, or special event, consider having the Soft Note Combo add the extra zest that always makes any social complete. As the band enters 2013 we look forward to another wonderful year full of lifelong memories in sharing our heartfelt musical services and talents with our clients.
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The band currently features professor Bob Valentine on guitar or Marlene Brown on keyboard, Jesus Galvan on drums and backup vocals, Luis Trevino on trumpet & vocals, and Maurice Brown Maurice Brown on Acoustic Upright Bass
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Hire Jazz Bands 2013 Scheduled Events
Huntsville Realtors Association Event (3 Amigos), Huntsville AL, January 10
American Heritage Girls Father/Daughter Dance, Coosada AL, February 16
Lawless Orthodontics, Bowling Green KY, April 18
Alabama A&M University, Normal AL, April 19
Mod Salon - Coffee Grand Opening Event (one man band), Madison AL, April 21
Private Fiesta, Our Lady of The Valley Military Chapel, Redstone Arsenal AL, April 24
The Pub Club, Jackson Center - Chamber of Commerce Event Huntsville AL, May 2
City of Brownsville Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Brownsville TN, May 3
Pre-Cinco De Mayo Private Family Fiesta, Adairsville GA, May 4
Cinco De Mayo - El Charrito Bar & Grill Huntsville AL, May 5
Music Moves Me 10K Run Event Huntsville AL, May 11
Autumm Surprise Birthday Party Huntsville AL, May 11
Huntsville Home Builder's Association Huntsville AL, May 16
Wyndham Entertainment Event, Port-of-Madison Madison AL, May 23
Salsa Showdown, Birmingham AL, May 25
James & Soumya Wedding Reception, Von Braun Center, Huntsville AL, June 1
Private Luncheon, Redstone Arsenal Huntsville AL, June 12
Father's Day Supper, Private Church Calera AL, June 13
100th Birthday Celebration Trinity AL, June 15
Aids Action Coalition, Fundraiser Dance, Huntsville AL, June 29
Private Event, Wyndham Entertainment, Huntsville AL, August 23
J Wedding Reception (Tentative), Huntsville AL, October 5
Kendy Wedding Ceremony, Fort Payne, AL, December 14
2012 Scheduled Events
Lawless Orthodontics Fiesta, April 26, Bowling Green, KY
Cinco De Mayo Draper Fiesta, April 28, Iris Estates - Honeycomb, AL
Panoply Art & Music Festival, World Groove Stage (3 Amigos), April 29, Huntsville, AL
Chamber of Commerce Fiesta Event (2 Amigos), May 3, Huntsville, AL
Cinco De Mayo Event at El Charrito Bar & Grill, May 4, Huntsville, AL
Cinco De Mayo at El Charrito Bar & Grill, May 5, Huntsville, AL
Assisted Living Event (one man band) Cinco De Mayo Event, May 8, Birmingham, AL
Music Moves Me 10K Run, May 12, Huntsville, AL
Wedding Taco Truck Fiesta, May 18, Birmingham, AL
Tynes Wedding Reception, May 19, Birmingham, AL
Salsa Showdown, May 26, Birmingham, AL
White Linen Event, Art-n-Soul Society(Luis & Friends), June 9, Normal AL
Rotary Club Riverboat Cruise Night of Salsa, June 15, Huntsville AL
Rotary Club Riverboat Cruise Night of Salsa, June 16, Huntsville AL
Huntsville Country Club Poolside Party, June 23, Huntsville AL
Victory Solutions Company Party (1 man band), June 30, Guntersville AL
Casa Trevino, Backyard BBQ Musicians Jamm!, July 7, Grant AL
Simmonds - Hanh Wedding July 14, Birmingham, AL
Love Fest, Art-n-Soul Society, Flying Monkey, (Luis & Friends), July 15, Huntsville AL
Madison Mayor, Don Palmer Campaign Event (3 Amigos), July 16, Madison AL
Private Fiesta for 60th Birthday, (2 Amigos), August 4, Gardendale AL
Taqueria Mexican Restaurant, Grand Opening, (3 Amigos), August 17, Hamilton AL
International Festival, University of Alabama Huntsville, Sept 28
Brittany Taylor Wedding Reception, J's Special Occasion, September 28, Normal AL
Oakwood College, Hispanic Heritage Performance in the Student Center, Oct 3
Westlawn Middle School Event (one man band), Huntsville AL Oct 12
Alabama A&M University, Hispanic Heritage Month Performance, Normal AL Oct 19
Spotlight on Simmons Festival (Middle School Arts Event), Hoover AL Oct 26
Debutante Event: Huntville Historic Homes, Adams Street, Oct 26
Double Tree Hotel Grand Opening, Huntsville AL Nov 15
Davis Wedding Reception, November 17, Athens AL
Aviagen International Dinner Event, Botanical Gardens, Huntsville AL November 28
St. Mary's on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church Event (3 Amigos), Birmingham AL Dec 12
Surprise for Joel Navarro Girlfriend (3 Amigos), December 16, Fort Payne AL
Lauren Pepper Wedding Reception (solo trumpet), Mont Sano Lodge, Huntsville, AL Dec 28
Katie Kuberg Wedding Reception (Organ Duet), December 29, Grant AL
2011 Events
Athens Hispanic Festival, Oct. 22, Athens, AL
Wyndham Entertainment: Propst Private Home Party, Oct. 21, Madison, AL
Oakwood College Hispanic Festival, Oct. 12, Huntsville, AL
Alabama A&M Hispanic Festival, Oct. 11, Normal, Al.
Wine Tasting Event, Burritt Museum, Sept. 16, Monte Sano - Huntsville Al.
Grand Opening Spring Hill Suites, Marriott Courtyart (Tentative), Sept. 14, Huntsville Al.
Grand Opening, The Mexican Grill [One Man Band], Sept. 3, Evansville, In.
Pre-Wedding Honeymoon Fiesta (Ethan & Sherry) [One Man Band], August 27, Lucedale, MS
The Way: Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser [Luis & Bob Dynamic Duo], August 25, Huntsville Al.
Northrop Grumman Fiesta Night, Defense Week [The Three Amigos], Aug.16, Von Braun Center,Huntsville Al.
Propst Private Party, Wyndham Entertainment Event: Von Braun Civic Center, East Hall, July 29, Huntsville Al.
Old Town Community Picnic [One Man Band], June 11, Huntsville Al.
Post Wedding Family Fiesta [Luis & Bob Dynamic Duo], June 05, Anniston, Al.
Salsa Showdown Foodtasting Festival, May 28, Birmingham, Al.
10K Run Music Moves Me Event [One Man Band], May 14, Downtown Huntsville, Al.
Galleria Brookdale Community Event [One Man Band], May 11, Birmingham-Hoover, Al.
Burritt Museum Mother's Day, May 8, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
Post Cinco De Mayo, Grant Community - Iris Estates, May 6, Grant, Al.
Cinco De Mayo, Charritos Mexican Bar & Grill [Luis & Bob Dynamic Duo], May 5, Huntsville, Al.
Panoply - Global Village, Huntsville Arts Council, 1PM, May 1, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Addy Awards, Merrimack Hall, February 26, Huntsville, Al.
Burritt Museum Valentine's Dinner & Dance [One Man Band], February 14, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
2010 Engagements
The Nook, New Years & after party, January 1, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Realty Association, Westin Hotel, January 10, Huntsville, Al.
Redstone Village, February 11, Huntsville, Al.
Crestwood Hospital Event, February 12, Huntsville, Al.
Valentine's Event, Private Party, February 14, Huntsville, Al.
Mardi Gras Event at the Village, February 16, Huntsville, Al.
Angel's Island Coffee, 3rd Anniversary Celebration, February 26, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Advertisement Awards, ADDY Awards, SciQuest, February 27, Huntsville, Al.
Mariachi Event: The Three Amigos, Holiday Inn, February 23, Huntsville, Al.
Tentative Cinco De Mayo Event, May 5, Huntsville, Al.
Time in a Bottle Event, St. Joseph Church Fundraiser, May 8, Huntsville, Al.
Music Moves Me 10K Run Event, May 8, Huntsville, Al.
Old Town Summer Picnic, June 19, Huntsville, Al.
Iris Estates Block Party - Panama Reunion, June 26, Grant - Honeycomb Area, Al.
Burritt Museum Wine Tasting Event, Oct 7, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
Westlawn Event, October 15, Huntsville, Al.
Paul & Angie Reception Party , November 5, Old Towne Community, Huntsville, Al.
University of Alabama - Hotel Capstone Event, November 9, Tuscaloosa, Al.
Salvador Family Birthday, November 30, Huntsville, Al.
Old Towne Holiday Party, December 2, Huntsville, Al.
Grant-Honeycomb Community Holiday Party, December 3, Grant, Al.
Private Party, Draper, December 4, Huntsville, Al.
Prior Notable Engagements 2006-2010
Huntsville Museum Silent Auction, 801 Franklin, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Landtrust, Huntsville, Al.
Leukemia Foundation Fundraiser, Huntsville, Al.
The Nook Tavern, Huntsville, Al.
Crestwood Hospital, The Marriott, Huntsville, Al.
Redstone Village,Huntsville, Al.
Marriott Valentine's Event, Huntsville, Al.
The Ledges Dinner Event, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Country Club, Christmas Party for Ladies Group, Huntsville, Al.
Chamber of Commerce Event, Huntsville, Al.
Good Shepard Catholic Festival, Huntsville, Al.
St. John's Catholic Church "An Evening in Spain" Dance, VBC , Huntsville, Al.
Other Engagements From Prior Years
References From Past Engagements
Photo Album
Lawless Orthodontics Fiesta, April 26, Bowling Green, KY
Cinco De Mayo Draper Fiesta, April 28, Iris Estates - Honeycomb, AL
Panoply Art & Music Festival, World Groove Stage (3 Amigos), April 29, Huntsville, AL
Chamber of Commerce Fiesta Event (2 Amigos), May 3, Huntsville, AL
Cinco De Mayo Event at El Charrito Bar & Grill, May 4, Huntsville, AL
Cinco De Mayo at El Charrito Bar & Grill, May 5, Huntsville, AL
Assisted Living Event (one man band) Cinco De Mayo Event, May 8, Birmingham, AL
Music Moves Me 10K Run, May 12, Huntsville, AL
Wedding Taco Truck Fiesta, May 18, Birmingham, AL
Tynes Wedding Reception, May 19, Birmingham, AL
Salsa Showdown, May 26, Birmingham, AL
White Linen Event, Art-n-Soul Society(Luis & Friends), June 9, Normal AL
Rotary Club Riverboat Cruise Night of Salsa, June 15, Huntsville AL
Rotary Club Riverboat Cruise Night of Salsa, June 16, Huntsville AL
Huntsville Country Club Poolside Party, June 23, Huntsville AL
Victory Solutions Company Party (1 man band), June 30, Guntersville AL
Casa Trevino, Backyard BBQ Musicians Jamm!, July 7, Grant AL
Simmonds - Hanh Wedding July 14, Birmingham, AL
Love Fest, Art-n-Soul Society, Flying Monkey, (Luis & Friends), July 15, Huntsville AL
Madison Mayor, Don Palmer Campaign Event (3 Amigos), July 16, Madison AL
Private Fiesta for 60th Birthday, (2 Amigos), August 4, Gardendale AL
Taqueria Mexican Restaurant, Grand Opening, (3 Amigos), August 17, Hamilton AL
International Festival, University of Alabama Huntsville, Sept 28
Brittany Taylor Wedding Reception, J's Special Occasion, September 28, Normal AL
Oakwood College, Hispanic Heritage Performance in the Student Center, Oct 3
Westlawn Middle School Event (one man band), Huntsville AL Oct 12
Alabama A&M University, Hispanic Heritage Month Performance, Normal AL Oct 19
Spotlight on Simmons Festival (Middle School Arts Event), Hoover AL Oct 26
Debutante Event: Huntville Historic Homes, Adams Street, Oct 26
Double Tree Hotel Grand Opening, Huntsville AL Nov 15
Davis Wedding Reception, November 17, Athens AL
Aviagen International Dinner Event, Botanical Gardens, Huntsville AL November 28
St. Mary's on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church Event (3 Amigos), Birmingham AL Dec 12
Surprise for Joel Navarro Girlfriend (3 Amigos), December 16, Fort Payne AL
Lauren Pepper Wedding Reception (solo trumpet), Mont Sano Lodge, Huntsville, AL Dec 28
Katie Kuberg Wedding Reception (Organ Duet), December 29, Grant AL
2011 Events
Athens Hispanic Festival, Oct. 22, Athens, AL
Wyndham Entertainment: Propst Private Home Party, Oct. 21, Madison, AL
Oakwood College Hispanic Festival, Oct. 12, Huntsville, AL
Alabama A&M Hispanic Festival, Oct. 11, Normal, Al.
Wine Tasting Event, Burritt Museum, Sept. 16, Monte Sano - Huntsville Al.
Grand Opening Spring Hill Suites, Marriott Courtyart (Tentative), Sept. 14, Huntsville Al.
Grand Opening, The Mexican Grill [One Man Band], Sept. 3, Evansville, In.
Pre-Wedding Honeymoon Fiesta (Ethan & Sherry) [One Man Band], August 27, Lucedale, MS
The Way: Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser [Luis & Bob Dynamic Duo], August 25, Huntsville Al.
Northrop Grumman Fiesta Night, Defense Week [The Three Amigos], Aug.16, Von Braun Center,Huntsville Al.
Propst Private Party, Wyndham Entertainment Event: Von Braun Civic Center, East Hall, July 29, Huntsville Al.
Old Town Community Picnic [One Man Band], June 11, Huntsville Al.
Post Wedding Family Fiesta [Luis & Bob Dynamic Duo], June 05, Anniston, Al.
Salsa Showdown Foodtasting Festival, May 28, Birmingham, Al.
10K Run Music Moves Me Event [One Man Band], May 14, Downtown Huntsville, Al.
Galleria Brookdale Community Event [One Man Band], May 11, Birmingham-Hoover, Al.
Burritt Museum Mother's Day, May 8, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
Post Cinco De Mayo, Grant Community - Iris Estates, May 6, Grant, Al.
Cinco De Mayo, Charritos Mexican Bar & Grill [Luis & Bob Dynamic Duo], May 5, Huntsville, Al.
Panoply - Global Village, Huntsville Arts Council, 1PM, May 1, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Addy Awards, Merrimack Hall, February 26, Huntsville, Al.
Burritt Museum Valentine's Dinner & Dance [One Man Band], February 14, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
2010 Engagements
The Nook, New Years & after party, January 1, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Realty Association, Westin Hotel, January 10, Huntsville, Al.
Redstone Village, February 11, Huntsville, Al.
Crestwood Hospital Event, February 12, Huntsville, Al.
Valentine's Event, Private Party, February 14, Huntsville, Al.
Mardi Gras Event at the Village, February 16, Huntsville, Al.
Angel's Island Coffee, 3rd Anniversary Celebration, February 26, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Advertisement Awards, ADDY Awards, SciQuest, February 27, Huntsville, Al.
Mariachi Event: The Three Amigos, Holiday Inn, February 23, Huntsville, Al.
Tentative Cinco De Mayo Event, May 5, Huntsville, Al.
Time in a Bottle Event, St. Joseph Church Fundraiser, May 8, Huntsville, Al.
Music Moves Me 10K Run Event, May 8, Huntsville, Al.
Old Town Summer Picnic, June 19, Huntsville, Al.
Iris Estates Block Party - Panama Reunion, June 26, Grant - Honeycomb Area, Al.
Burritt Museum Wine Tasting Event, Oct 7, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
Westlawn Event, October 15, Huntsville, Al.
Paul & Angie Reception Party , November 5, Old Towne Community, Huntsville, Al.
University of Alabama - Hotel Capstone Event, November 9, Tuscaloosa, Al.
Salvador Family Birthday, November 30, Huntsville, Al.
Old Towne Holiday Party, December 2, Huntsville, Al.
Grant-Honeycomb Community Holiday Party, December 3, Grant, Al.
Private Party, Draper, December 4, Huntsville, Al.
Prior Notable Engagements 2006-2010
Huntsville Museum Silent Auction, 801 Franklin, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Landtrust, Huntsville, Al.
Leukemia Foundation Fundraiser, Huntsville, Al.
The Nook Tavern, Huntsville, Al.
Crestwood Hospital, The Marriott, Huntsville, Al.
Redstone Village,Huntsville, Al.
Marriott Valentine's Event, Huntsville, Al.
The Ledges Dinner Event, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Country Club, Christmas Party for Ladies Group, Huntsville, Al.
Chamber of Commerce Event, Huntsville, Al.
Good Shepard Catholic Festival, Huntsville, Al.
St. John's Catholic Church "An Evening in Spain" Dance, VBC , Huntsville, Al.
Other Engagements From Prior Years
References From Past Engagements
Photo Album
The Nook, New Years & after party, January 1, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Realty Association, Westin Hotel, January 10, Huntsville, Al.
Redstone Village, February 11, Huntsville, Al.
Crestwood Hospital Event, February 12, Huntsville, Al.
Valentine's Event, Private Party, February 14, Huntsville, Al.
Mardi Gras Event at the Village, February 16, Huntsville, Al.
Angel's Island Coffee, 3rd Anniversary Celebration, February 26, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Advertisement Awards, ADDY Awards, SciQuest, February 27, Huntsville, Al.
Mariachi Event: The Three Amigos, Holiday Inn, February 23, Huntsville, Al.
Tentative Cinco De Mayo Event, May 5, Huntsville, Al.
Time in a Bottle Event, St. Joseph Church Fundraiser, May 8, Huntsville, Al.
Music Moves Me 10K Run Event, May 8, Huntsville, Al.
Old Town Summer Picnic, June 19, Huntsville, Al.
Iris Estates Block Party - Panama Reunion, June 26, Grant - Honeycomb Area, Al.
Burritt Museum Wine Tasting Event, Oct 7, Mount Sano, Huntsville, Al.
Westlawn Event, October 15, Huntsville, Al.
Paul & Angie Reception Party , November 5, Old Towne Community, Huntsville, Al.
University of Alabama - Hotel Capstone Event, November 9, Tuscaloosa, Al.
Salvador Family Birthday, November 30, Huntsville, Al.
Old Towne Holiday Party, December 2, Huntsville, Al.
Grant-Honeycomb Community Holiday Party, December 3, Grant, Al.
Private Party, Draper, December 4, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Museum Silent Auction, 801 Franklin, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Landtrust, Huntsville, Al.
Leukemia Foundation Fundraiser, Huntsville, Al.
The Nook Tavern, Huntsville, Al.
Crestwood Hospital, The Marriott, Huntsville, Al.
Redstone Village,Huntsville, Al.
Marriott Valentine's Event, Huntsville, Al.
The Ledges Dinner Event, Huntsville, Al.
Huntsville Country Club, Christmas Party for Ladies Group, Huntsville, Al.
Chamber of Commerce Event, Huntsville, Al.
Good Shepard Catholic Festival, Huntsville, Al.
St. John's Catholic Church "An Evening in Spain" Dance, VBC , Huntsville, Al.
Other Engagements From Prior Years
References From Past Engagements
Photo Album
Sample Set List
Click on Link to Hear Full Sample of Studio Recording (hit escape key to turn off background sound)
TUNE
TYPE
San Marta
Smooth Latin Pop
This Guy's In Love With You
Herb Alpert Tune In Bolero Style
Guantanamera
Guajira (Cuban)
Oye Como Va
Latin Rock/Pop (by Santana)
All of Me
Swing
Lambada
Traditional Latin Music (Puerto Rican Folk)
Girl From Ipanema
Bossa Nova (by Carlos Jobim - Brazilian)
Viva La Noche Buena
Smooth Latin Pop (Original by Luis Trevino)
Mambo Inn
Latin Jazz (by Mario Bauza - Cuban)
Days of Wine and Roses
Gershwin - Swing or Bolero
Summertime
Latin Standard Pop (Salsa Style)
No Tengo Miedo
Smooth Latin Pop (Original by Luis Trevino)
Funky Jazz
Background
The Soft Note Combo, founded in September 1996 by trumpeter Luis Trevino,
has been entertaining audiences throughout the Tennessee Valley in music festivals,
restaurants, wedding receptions, and private corporate parties. Since their debut at
Cesars Italian Cafe in Madison Alabama, the band has evolved from playing jazz to a
variety of music, including vocals and Latin percussion. The styles of jazz, pop,
boleros, bossa novas (Brazilian jazz), guajira, and soft rock are predominantly performed
in their performances. Including some originals, cover tunes performed by the Soft Note
Combo include those by Herb Alpert, Santana, Duke Ellington, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Soft Note Combo, Cesars Italian Cafe, Madison AL
June, 1996
Wes Clark (Bass), George West (Guitar), Luis Trevino (Trumpet), Bryan Barley (Percussion)
Instrumentation
The band performs as a quartet or a trio, and recently as a duo including occasionally
as a one man band, just me. The instrumentation is composed of vocals, trumpet, melodica, electric bass, keyboard or guitar, drum kit, congas, and an assortment of Latin percussion: maracas, clave, Cuban guiro, and shakers. Although the band
members are now based in the Tennessee Valley, they bring their wealth of culture
and musical experiences from abroad. Coupled with the jazz roots of
the other musicians, the overall presentation of the band is indeed unique.
References
1. Arely Jaimes-Gomez, Huntsville Area Assoc. of Realtors, 256-536-3334 (ext 33), arely@hbrmls.com
2. Raymond King, Director of Student Activities, Oakwood University, 256-726-7384, rsking@oakwood.edu
3. Jamie Jones, MCWP, Sales & Catering Mgr, Huntsville Marriott, 256-429-1993, marriottjamie@bellsouth.net
4. Joan Morehead, Burritt Museum, 256-512-0146, Joan.Morehead@huntsvilleal.gov
5. Cyndi Row, Northrop Grumman Corp (Herndon VA), 703.561.3215, cyndi.rowe@ngc.com
6. Dan McKitrick, Old Town Historic District Assoc. Daniel-McKitrick@us.army.mil
7. Carman Atchison, Hotel Capstone, Tuscaloosa AL, 205.343.1136, carman.atchison@hotelcapstone.com
8. Libby Oneal, Galleria Woods Community, Birmingham AL, 205-985-7537, x270, eoneal@brookdaleliving.comI
9. Jennifer Sullivan, Lawless Orthodontics, 895 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling green KY 4210, 859 492 3570, jensullidmd@gmail.com
Contact:
Luis Trevino: 256-509-0196
e-mail: lrhythms@aol.com
| TUNE | TYPE |
| San Marta | Smooth Latin Pop |
| This Guy's In Love With You | Herb Alpert Tune In Bolero Style |
| Guantanamera | Guajira (Cuban) |
| Oye Como Va | Latin Rock/Pop (by Santana) |
| All of Me | Swing |
| Lambada | Traditional Latin Music (Puerto Rican Folk) |
| Girl From Ipanema | Bossa Nova (by Carlos Jobim - Brazilian) |
| Viva La Noche Buena | Smooth Latin Pop (Original by Luis Trevino) |
| Mambo Inn | Latin Jazz (by Mario Bauza - Cuban) |
| Days of Wine and Roses | Gershwin - Swing or Bolero |
| Summertime | Latin Standard Pop (Salsa Style) |
| No Tengo Miedo | Smooth Latin Pop (Original by Luis Trevino) |
Funky Jazz |
e-mail: lrhythms@aol.com