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About The Band: Jake Bergevin has established himself as a premiere entertainer and Musician in the Northwest region. Since his first "wide-Audience" exposure in the successful vocal jazz group "The Dominant 7th" appearing with Manhattan Transfer in the Opera house at age 15, Jake has been featured on television and radio performances and has been heard all along the West Coast and in Europe. Sharpening his skills as Singer, Trumpeter and Arranger Jake went on to front several Bands including Otis Elevator & The Shafts before forming the power packed Javatown Swing Orchestra. Jake with his band, made up of the most swinging Hep Cat musicians on the Northwest scene, can be heard at finer venues and corporate events all over the area. They have become an integral part of the Northwest social scene with fans ranging from a strong following of teenage dancers to Seniors who love the music of the band with the panache and zing hand delivered by Jake and the band. This band is a seven piece act, a smaller version of a big band. . And with that big, BIG sound!

Instrumentation: The full compliment of the band includes Lead Singer and Trumpeter Jake Bergevin, backed by three horns, plus guitar, bass and drums. For smaller venues a four piece "mini" version of the band is available featuring trumpet & vocals, Bass, Drums and Guitar.

Sample Songs: In the Mood, Sing-Sing-Sing, Eager Beaver, Jump Jive & Wail, Choo-Choo-Cha Boogie, Let The Goodtimes Roll, Fly Me To The Moon, What A Wonderful World, Mack The Knife, Tequila, Tico-Tico, Blue Bossa, Twist & Shout, Stand By Me, I feel Good, Knock Me A Kiss, Route 66, Take The A Train, Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby, Perdido, Caravan, Jump In Line, Brick House, Johnny B. Goode, My Funny Valentine, Our Love Is Here To Stay, Hit That Jive Jack, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, String Of Pearls, Cherokee, Pennsylvania 6-5000, The Best Is Yet To Come- Music from The Cocktail Era to The Swing Of The Big Band, 50's Standards to 60's Rhythm & Blues!

Jake Bergevin joins the ranks of many successful hyphenates as a singer-trumpet player residing in the Seattle area. Like Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., or more specifically Chet Baker or Louis Prima, he has continued to refine his craft in both arenas and continues to play as headliner and sideman mostly in his native Seattle area.

The new CD, Holding Back the Dawn, features mysterious and moody ballads and bossa novas with a generous dose of vocalese and soaring solos from Jake as well as saxophonist Saul Cline. Fans of Chet Baker, Kurt Elling, Mark Murphy and Jon Hendrix will enjoy the fresh arrangements as well as a few original compositions.

Holding Back the Dawn is a very romantic, thoughtful and extremely musical performance. Every song is treated with the Tender Loving Care that it deserves by this wonderful group of musicians. Jake has a lovely voice aside from playing excellent trumpet — and cares about the 'art of story telling' through both instruments. His song choice is both lovingly familiar and refreshingly original — You will love this album — put it on and dance with the closest person around. —Karrin Allyson, Grammy nominated vocalist