The Sonic Colossus Jazz Orchestra
was formed in 2005, with the original name of The Brad
Steinwehe Jazz Orchestra. As the Brad Steinwehe Jazz
Orchestra, the group performed concerts and clinics throughout
Southern California and released two recordings, Nutville in
2007 and Wgasa Jam in 2013. The group enjoyed a following of
jazz aficionados in North America and Europe as both albums
were well received by fans and critics alike. In 2020, the
group released it’s third recording, On
A Clear Day under a new name, The Sonic Colossus
Jazz Orchestra. The following video is the band
perfoming Compared To What from that recording session.
Collectively members of this group plays with (or has played
with) some of the biggest names and productions in the music
business! A partial listing includes:
Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Quincy Jones, Luis Miguel, Stan
Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Katy Perry, Aretha Franklin, Harry
James, Woody Herman, Frankie Avalon, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls,
The Temptations, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr,
Donna Summer, Michael Brecker, Stanley Clarke, Buddy Rich,
Mike Stern, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy
Davis Jr., Andy Williams, George Shearing, Mel Torme, Michael
Buble, Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Frankie Valle,
The Everly Brothers, Tom Jones, Paul Anka,
Television Shows: American Idol, The Voice, The Simpsons,
South Park, Dancing With The Stars, Law And Order Special
Victims Unit, and Better Call Saul.
