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Meet The Band
10 o'clock Curfew
The
Story
It was February of 2005 when Kenneth and Anthony, two members of the Ayala Jazz
Ensemble, wanted to start a jazz band of their own.
The recruiting began with Andrew, commonly known as "Fir-B", as he was a skilled trumpet
player as well as he was also a member of the Ayala Jazz Ensemble. Next were Brandon on
guitar and Shayne on bass, both members of the Ayala Jazz Ensemble. Brandon suggested Nick
on drum set and B.D. on piano as they had played in other bands together. It was at that point,
that seven cool cats came together to form 10 o'clock Curfew.
After a few rehearsals and numerous failed band name attempts, Anthony was struck with pure
gold with the name 10 o'clock Curfew. Anthony, also known as "Kneehow", was inspired at a
rehearsal when the band had to stop playing at ten o'clock by law.
Ensemble, wanted to start a jazz band of their own.
The recruiting began with Andrew, commonly known as "Fir-B", as he was a skilled trumpet
player as well as he was also a member of the Ayala Jazz Ensemble. Next were Brandon on
guitar and Shayne on bass, both members of the Ayala Jazz Ensemble. Brandon suggested Nick
on drum set and B.D. on piano as they had played in other bands together. It was at that point,
that seven cool cats came together to form 10 o'clock Curfew.
After a few rehearsals and numerous failed band name attempts, Anthony was struck with pure
gold with the name 10 o'clock Curfew. Anthony, also known as "Kneehow", was inspired at a
rehearsal when the band had to stop playing at ten o'clock by law.
The band started out playing jazz songs from The Real Book, such as "Blue Bossa" by Kenny Dorham and "Red
Clay" by Freddie Hubbard. They then went on to playing well known funk songs as well as some of their own
originals.
After weekly rehearsals and after building up their musical repertoire, 10 o'clock Curfew had their first real gig at a
Western Barbecue Dinner locally in Chino Hills. The gig was a success and it sparked a new interest with this local
jazz band. 10 o'clock Curfew went on to play numerous gigs in the Chino Hills area including the Ayala High School
Football Tailgate Festival, the Ayala High School Back to School Night, and the St. Paul Havest Festival. 10 o'clock
Curfew has also played at a number of private parties. The ensemble continues to practice and add new charts to
their set weekly. With their passion for music, 10 o'clock Curfew continues to play and perform before 10 o'clock.
Clay" by Freddie Hubbard. They then went on to playing well known funk songs as well as some of their own
originals.
After weekly rehearsals and after building up their musical repertoire, 10 o'clock Curfew had their first real gig at a
Western Barbecue Dinner locally in Chino Hills. The gig was a success and it sparked a new interest with this local
jazz band. 10 o'clock Curfew went on to play numerous gigs in the Chino Hills area including the Ayala High School
Football Tailgate Festival, the Ayala High School Back to School Night, and the St. Paul Havest Festival. 10 o'clock
Curfew has also played at a number of private parties. The ensemble continues to practice and add new charts to
their set weekly. With their passion for music, 10 o'clock Curfew continues to play and perform before 10 o'clock.
