Vintage Vocal Quartet
6-7-2026 (Ballroom)
The Vintage Vocal Quartet brings to life the sweet harmonies of the big band era. Their repertoire is inspired by groups like the Glenn Miller Orchestra's Modernaires, the Nat King Cole Trio, the Delta Rhythm Boys, the Andrews Sisters and the Tommy Dorsey band's Pied Pipers. Singers who came out of this hothouse of vocal talent include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme Connee Boswell, Jo Stafford and so many more.
Taylor O'Donnell (soprano voice/piano): Taylor is a contemporary vocalist who uses her deep roots in jazz, folk and R&B to perform and teach in an array of settings. From her own folk and jazz influenced original music to the beloved melodies of Joni Mitchell and contemporary standards. She is a vocal improviser who uses timbre and vocal effects to communicate her musical dialogue. She has appeared on Oprah, performed at Carnegie Hall & Lincoln Center, performed the National Anthem for the NFL Miami Dolphins and sung background vocals for Ben Folds.
David Thorne Scott (Alto voice/bass): David's jazz album "Shade" was chosen as a top 5 CD by the Jazz Education Journal, while Cadence Magazine says "he phrases like a saxophone player and is as slippery and hip as the young Mel Torme." He has performed as a soloist with the Boston Pops Swing Orchestra and the Four Freshmen. He plays piano and sings original music on his pop/jazz crossover album "Hopeful Romantic," produced by Gold- and Platinum-award winner Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Collective Soul).
Chris Humphrey plays drums and trombone, and sings the tenor part. A jazz/classical/pop performer from the Southern Maine/NH Seacoast area, Chris has been dubbed an "outstanding talent" (Sheila Jordan) and "quite a creative force" (Roberta Davis). He has performed at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Fukuoka, as well as jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad. A highly-regarded educator, Mr. Humphrey is in frequent demand as a clinician, performer, conductor, arranger, and composer. His current project is an album in tribute to the legendary trumpeter Clark Terry. All About Jazz says that Chris is “as nimble as an Olympic gymnast as he's singing the ‘vocalesed’ lyrics and Terry's note-for-note solos.”
Paul Pampinella (baritone voice/guitar): Paul is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, is a veteran vocalist, arranger/composer, and clinician with two Boston-based a cappella ensembles; Vox One and Five O'Clock Shadow. He has written, arranged, and produced songs on nine CDs between the two groups. As a clinician, he lectures on topics such as vocal technique, performance skills and arranging. Currently, Paul is on the faculty at Berklee College of Music, teaches voice, guitar, bass guitar, piano and theory/composition privately, and gives performances and workshops in the U.S. and Japan.
If you love vocal harmony and swing music, the Vintage Vocal Quartet has your number!
The Vintage Vocal Quartet brings to life the sweet harmonies of the big band era. Their repertoire is inspired by groups like the Glenn Miller Orchestra's Modernaires, the Nat King Cole Trio, the Delta Rhythm Boys, the Andrews Sisters and the Tommy Dorsey band's Pied Pipers. Singers who came out of this hothouse of vocal talent include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme Connee Boswell, Jo Stafford and so many more.
Taylor O'Donnell (soprano voice/piano): Taylor is a contemporary vocalist who uses her deep roots in jazz, folk and R&B to perform and teach in an array of settings. From her own folk and jazz influenced original music to the beloved melodies of Joni Mitchell and contemporary standards. She is a vocal improviser who uses timbre and vocal effects to communicate her musical dialogue. She has appeared on Oprah, performed at Carnegie Hall & Lincoln Center, performed the National Anthem for the NFL Miami Dolphins and sung background vocals for Ben Folds.
David Thorne Scott (Alto voice/bass): David's jazz album "Shade" was chosen as a top 5 CD by the Jazz Education Journal, while Cadence Magazine says "he phrases like a saxophone player and is as slippery and hip as the young Mel Torme." He has performed as a soloist with the Boston Pops Swing Orchestra and the Four Freshmen. He plays piano and sings original music on his pop/jazz crossover album "Hopeful Romantic," produced by Gold- and Platinum-award winner Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Collective Soul).
Chris Humphrey plays drums and trombone, and sings the tenor part. A jazz/classical/pop performer from the Southern Maine/NH Seacoast area, Chris has been dubbed an "outstanding talent" (Sheila Jordan) and "quite a creative force" (Roberta Davis). He has performed at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Fukuoka, as well as jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad. A highly-regarded educator, Mr. Humphrey is in frequent demand as a clinician, performer, conductor, arranger, and composer. His current project is an album in tribute to the legendary trumpeter Clark Terry. All About Jazz says that Chris is “as nimble as an Olympic gymnast as he's singing the ‘vocalesed’ lyrics and Terry's note-for-note solos.”
Paul Pampinella (baritone voice/guitar): Paul is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, is a veteran vocalist, arranger/composer, and clinician with two Boston-based a cappella ensembles; Vox One and Five O'Clock Shadow. He has written, arranged, and produced songs on nine CDs between the two groups. As a clinician, he lectures on topics such as vocal technique, performance skills and arranging. Currently, Paul is on the faculty at Berklee College of Music, teaches voice, guitar, bass guitar, piano and theory/composition privately, and gives performances and workshops in the U.S. and Japan.
If you love vocal harmony and swing music, the Vintage Vocal Quartet has your number!