ED PALERMO BIG BAND CONCERTS

NEWSFLASH! AMERICAN FLAG ASSAULTED AGAIN.
When reached out for comment, the flag stated, "After the first incident I was in therapy for 6 months, but this time I may never recover." Join the Ed Palermo Big Band for a historic event called, "American Patriotism: THE LAST REFUGE OF SCOUNDRELS." Featuring the Music of Frank Zappa, Simon & Garfunkel and more.
Three performances in June.

June 1, 2026: The Iridium, New York, NY
Time: 8:30 PM

June 13, 2026: The Falcon, Marlboro, NY
Shows: The band will perform two sets: a Matinee Show at 3:30 PM and a Dinner Show at 8:00 PM.

AN ED PALERMO UPDATE - - - THE JUNE CONCERTS

UPCOMING ED PALERMO BIG BAND CONCERTS

 A message from Ed Palermo

This theme's so nice we're going to do it thrice.

June 1, 2026 The Iridium 8:30 PM
www.ticketweb.com/event/ed-palermo-big-band-iridium-tickets/14072974

June 13, 2026 The Falcon (2 Shows)

Matinee (3:30 PM):
www.liveatthefalcon.com/shows/the-ed-palermo-big-band-matinee-show-12

Dinner Show (8 PM):
www.liveatthefalcon.com/shows/the-ed-palermo-big-band-22

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND WILL BE PLAYING AT THE FALCON NEXT WEEK

Next week Eddy & Co. head up to Marlboro Country! Live at The Falcon in scenic Marlboro, NY It's going to be a smokin' good time. :) liveatthefalcon.com

AN ED PALERMO BIG BAND UPDATE

a message from the Ed Palermo Big Band

Our "inclement weather" break is officially over. Time to get out and have some fun. So, join us next week when we hit the stage at The Iridium on Broadway. Tuesday, February 3rd at 8:30 pm. Don't be a square, see you there!

 

JOHN TABACCO - THE FIX IS IN

John Tabacco's latest release, "The Fix Is In" is dedicated to Ed Palermo.

John added:
This “Big Band” CD is dedicated to Ed Palermo, a phenomenal arranger of Frank Zappa’s music—among countless others. I had the pleasure of working with him many years ago, and his influence continues to resonate. Thank you for the enduring inspiration, Mr. Palermo. 

ED PALERMO'S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

 

NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK & THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND

 A message from Ed Palermo:

Big band, little band. Take your pick! Two chances to catch some unbelievable music with special guest Napoleon Murphy Brock (Frank Zappa, George Duke). See you there!

AN UPDATE FROM ED PALERMO

An update from Ed Palermo:

You are looking at Ed Serling and Ted Beethoven. I even dyed my hair black for the role. We mashed up four Twilight Zone episodes with the tragic life of Ludwig Van Beethoven. Not an easy feat. Of course, I played fast and loose with the facts concerning his life but hey, it’s my style.

The set list:
The Falcon, Marlboro, NY
OCTOBER 25, 2025-TWILIGHT ZONE #2

TWILIGHT ZONE THEME
MIRACULOUS MANDERIN (Bartok)
FUR ELISE (Beethoven)
DOG BREATH/ANDY (Zappa)
MINUET IN G (Beethoven)
BIG EYED BEANS FROM VENUS (Captain Beefheart)
BEETHOVEN’S 7th (Beethoven)
ALLEGRO BARBARO (Bartok)
BLACK SABBATH (Black Sabbath)
ALLEGRO BARBARO/THE BARBARIAN reprise (Bartok/Emerson, Lake and Palmer)
BLACK SABBATH reprise (Black Sabbath)

CLOSE TO YOU (The Carpenters)
SOFA (Zappa)

DAYBREAK EXPRESS/THE TRAIN KEPT A ROLLIN (Duke Ellington/Yardbirds)
BODDHISATVA (Steely Dan)
TAKE THE LAST A TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE (Monkees/Duke Ellington)
DAYDREAM BELIEVER (Monkees)
MUNSTERS THEME (sitcom theme)

HOLD YOUR HEAD UP (Argent)
WAKA JAWAKA (Zappa)
HOLD YOUR HEAD UP reprise (Argent)
WAKA JAWAKA reprise (Zappa)

(encore)
WHITER SHADE OF DESPERADO (Procol Harum/Eagles)
BLOODY WELL RIGHT (Supertramp)
MIRACULOUS MANDERIN reprise (Bartok)

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND - PROG VS FUSION - A WAR OF THE AGES

• Ed Palermo Big Band: Prog vs Fusion – A War Of The Ages
      (2025, cd, USA, sky cat records)

The Ed Palermo Big Band with

• Ed Palermo (arranger, bandleader)
• Cliff Lyons (alto sax)
• Phil Chester (alto sax, soprano sax)
• Bill Straub (tenor sax)
• Ben Kono (tenor sax)
• Barbara Cifelli (baritone sax)
• Ronnie Buttacavoli (lead trumpet)
• John Bailey (trumpet)
• Augie Haas (trumpet)
• Bobby Spellman (trumpet)
• Charley Gordon (lead trombone)
• Mike Boschen (trombone)
• Matt Ingman (bass trombone, tuba)
• Bruce McDaniel (arranger, vocals, guitar)
• Katie Jacoby (violin)
• Bob Quaranta (piano)
• Ted Kooshian (keyboards)
• Paul Adamy (bass)
• Ray Marchica (drums)
  and special guest
• Mike Keneally (guitar, backing vocals)

with CD art & design by Hugh Brennan.

And they tell the tale of the continuing battle of progressive rock music versus fusion jazz.

Released earlier this year, and it had been too long since I listened to this magnificent album.

It's like browsing through a music encyclopedia, including sound samples, and with a bit of 'G-Spot Tornado' as a returning theme to spice things up a bit.

Beautiful.
On bandcamp, but also out on CD !!

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND WILL PERFORM AT THE IRIDIUM IN NYC ON SEPT 29

Next stop, the Iridium on Broadway! SEPT 29 at 8:30PM. 

Last time it was STRANGE BEDFELLOWS.
This time it's STRANGER BEDFELLOWS aka, BAT SHIT CRAZY.
Featuring the music of OZZY, CARPENTER, ZAPPA, BEETHOVEN, BEEFHEART and more.

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND - - - AUGUST 16 AT THE FALCON

ED PALERMO BIG BAND TO PERFORM AT THE IRIDIUM ON JULY 28

Ed Palermo:
When you think you hooked up with the lead guitarist but wake up with the tuba player. 😞 Watch it all unfold at New York City’s landmark jazz club the Iridium on Broadway. 

tickets: theiridium.com

ED PALERMO BIG BAND AT THE FALCON 2025 06 14 (PARTIAL )VIDEO RECORDING

In a recent message, Ed Palermo said:
Our friend Glenn filmed some of our recent show at The Falcon. Check it out:

Ed Palermo Big Band "Live" @The Falcon, Marlboro NY. June 14, 2025
Celebrating Ed's 71st birthday.

• GOD ONLY KNOWS (Brian Wilson) WALTZ No. 2 (Shostakovich)
• THOSE WERE THE DAYS (Mary Hopkins)
• BLACK HOLE SUN/BODHISATTVA intro (Soundgarden, Steely Dan)
• LARK’S TONGUE IN ASPIC/RITE OF SPRING (King Crimson, Stravinsky)
• 1999/POUND FOR A BROWN ON THE BUS (Prince, Zappa)
• I WOULD DIE 4 U/G SPOT TORNADO (Prince, Zappa)
• FRAME BY FRAME (King Crimson)
• DANCE OF YOUTHS AND MAIDEN from Rite Of Spring
• 1999/POUND FOR A BROWN ON THE BUS reprise (Prince, Zappa)
• SOME SKUNK FUNK (Brecker Brothers)
• DANCE OF THE MAYA (Mahavishnu)

ED PALERMO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

a message from Ed Palermo, who celebrated his birthday with a concert at The Falcon:

SOMEONE LEFT MY CAKE OUT IN THE RAIN! You would cry, too, if it happened to you. On my birthday, no less! Thank you, Nina Hennessey for consoling me in front of two sold out shows at the Falcon or as I now call it, "The Church of Tony Falco".

The set list:

June 14, 2025-BIRTHDAY PARADE

• GOD ONLY KNOWS (Brian Wilson)
• WALTZ No. 2 (Shostakovich)
• THOSE WERE THE DAYS (Mary Hopkins)
• BLACK HOLE SUN/BODHISATTVA intro (Soundgarden, Steely Dan)
• LARK’S TONGUE IN ASPIC/RITE OF SPRING (King Crimson, Stravinsky)
• 1999/POUND FOR A BROWN ON THE BUS (Prince, Zappa)
• I WOULD DIE 4 U/G SPOT TORNADO (Prince, Zappa)
• FRAME BY FRAME (King Crimson)
• DANCE OF YOUTHS AND MAIDEN from Rite Of Spring
• 1999/POUND FOR A BROWN ON THE BUS reprise (Prince, Zappa)
• SOME SKUNK FUNK (Brecker Brothers)
• DANCE OF THE MAYA (Mahavishnu)
• FRED (Alan Holdsworth)
• RAMBLE ON (Led Zeppelin)
• WAKA JAWAKA (Zappa)
• 16 CANDLES (The Crests)
• 76 TROMBONES (Music Man)
• 99 LUFTBALLOONS (Nena)
• WHAT’S NEW IN BALTIMORE (Zappa)
• LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND (Yes)
• NOBODY’S FAULT BUT MINE (Led Zeppelin)
• OH NO/MOGGIO (Zappa)
• ORANGE COUNTY LUMBER TRUCK (Zappa)
• WAKA JAWAJA reprise (Zappa)
• THOSE WERE THE DAYS reprise (Mary Hopkins)
  
  (encore)
• EVE OF DESTRUCTION/AIN’T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD (Dean Martin, Barry Maguire)
• McARTHUR PARK snippet (Jimmy Webb)
• 99 TEARS (? and the Mysterians)
• WE ARE NOT ALONE (Zappa)

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND IN CONCERT AT THE FALCON IN JUNE

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND - PROG VS FUSION

• The Ed Palermo Big Band: Prog vs Fusion - A War Of The Ages
      (2025, cd, USA, sky cat)

A-Ma-Zing.
From the first notes, I got teleported into Ed Palermo's world.
A world where melodies intertwine, where déjà-vus provoke a smile, only to be encountered by raised eyebrows of amazement.
The term mash up doesn't do it right. These are superb arrangements of classic prog and fusion tunes.

Love it !! And Frank Zappa's 'G-Spot Tornado' makes guest appearances in several of the pieces.

Out on CD and available through Bandcamp.
Don't hesitate.
Highly recommended !!

ED PALERMO BIG BAND ALBUM DROP GIG

At the Iridium, in New York City, on May 19, 2025:

 

TRACKLIST FOR THE NEW ED PALERMO BIG BAND ALBUM

How about this tracklist for the upcoming Ed Palermo Big Band album?

1. RESOLUTION (John McLaughlin)
2. BLACK HOLE SUN intro/BODHISATTVA (Chris Cornell/Walter Becker, Donald Fagen)
3. THERE COMES A TIME (Tony Williams)
4. TARKUS (Keith Emerson, Greg Lake)
5. VROOOM (Adrian Belew, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto)
6. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND (Jon Anderson) 05:34
7. SNAKE OIL (Tony Newton)
8. G-SPOT TORNADO/RESOLUTION/JINGO (F. Zappa/J. McLaughlin/Babatunde Olatunji)
9. VROOOM VROOOM (Belew, Bruford, Fripp, Gunn, Levin, Mastelotto)
10. THERE’S NO MYSTERY ABOUT MY G-SPOT (Chick Corea/Frank Zappa)
11. SPANISH G-SPOT TORNADO (Chick Corea/Frank Zappa)
12. MYSTIC KNIGHTS OF THE SEA (Tony Williams)
13. ON THE MILKY WAY EXPRESS (Wayne Shorter) 05:11
14. TAKE A PEBBLE (Greg Lake)
15. ONE WORD (John McLaughlin)
16. THE FISH (Chris Squire)
17. FRED (Allan Holdsworth)
18. BLACK HOLE SUN (Chris Cornell)
19. PICTURES OF A CITY (Robert Fripp, Peter Sinfield)

 

FROM THE UPCOMING ED PALERMO BIG BAND ALBUM

From the album "PROG vs. FUSION: A WAR OF THE AGES" Sky Cat Records 2025 Available at https://palermobigband.bandcamp.com/music on April 18, 2025