The Jazz Vegas Orchestra Finds its Rhythm with Two New Members, John Abraham and Dale Rampton!
- Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited to announce our two newest members of the Jazz Vegas Orchestra! Seen with the band for the past few months, John Abraham and Dale Rampton are iconic names in their own rite and bring the heat of their percussion and drum virtuosity to the JVO!
About John Abraham:
John Abraham is a drummer, vibraphonist, and percussionist, and a graduate of West Virginia University. John is a veteran musician, who has many years of professional experience backing up major stars and playing shows in Las Vegas. John was a performer on the nationally syndicated radio broadcasts of “Monday Night Jazz at the Four Queens” backing up numerous jazz artists such as Carl Fontana, Bill Watrous, Pete Christlieb, Marvin Stamm, Joe Williams, Marlena Shaw, Kenny Burrel and many others. As a prominent member of the Las Vegas jazz community, he has worked backing artists such as Cedar Walton, Alan Broadbent, Don Menza, Ricky Woodard and Carl Saunders. He has spent the last 25 year playing the Las Vegas showrooms as both drummer and percussionist. John has spent the last 10 years working as drummer for the Cirque du Soleil productions of “Mystère” and “O,” John also is the drum set instructor in the Jazz Studies department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
About Dale Rampton:
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Percussionist Dale Rampton has been on the Las Vegas music scene for almost 50 years and started playing in Vegas show bands at the age of 16. Being the son of legendary local percussionist/drummer, Roger Rampton, and the brother of world-renowned trumpeter Kenny Rampton (JOI’s co-founder, Artistic Director) has set a very high bar for Dale. He has been a member of many of the Las Vegas Strip Orchestras and has been in the backing bands for countless celebrities and big productions including Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones, Andy Williams, Cher, The Osmonds, Tina Turner, The Lennon Sisters, Roger Williams, Shirley MacLaine, Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Vinton, Bernadette Peters, Glen Campbell, Neil Sedaka, The Lettermen, Englebert Humperdinck, Mac Davis, Rich Little, Roy Clark, Barbara Fairchild, Tony Bennett, Jerry Vale, Jerry Lewis, Vic Damone, Abbe Lane, Jim Bailey, Al Martino, Deep Purple, Art VanDamme, Petula Clark, Michael Feinstein, "Family Guy" TV Taping, Michel Legrand, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, The Las Vegas Symphony, Aaron Copeland, and many Vegas ‘production’ shows : Dazzle Dazzle, Folies Bergere, Casino De Paris and Hallelujah Hollywood. In addition, Dale also performed on Cruise ships and Riverboats for many years and played in several other jazz groups.
We're excited to continue growing your Jazz Vegas Orchestra experience with several upcoming dates including residencies at both Notoriety and Vic's, themed concerts at Myron's at The Smith Center, our annual Holiday Concert at Starbright Theater, and more. Watch your email for an exciting announcement for a free May performance coming soon! As always, check our calendar for concerts and events!
Want to learn more about the other Jazz Vegas Orchestra band members? Click HERE!
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