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 Jeff's father and mother, Frank and Virginia.
Live Music Makes a Party
JEFF'S AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS as a solo pianist and in a duo, trio, quartet or full-band setting. At clubs, hotels, festivals and even private parties, indoor, outdoor and at sea. Jeff is also available as an accompanist and for rehearsals. You're listening to Jeff playing "C Jam Blues." Be sure to scroll down to learn more about Jeff's showbiz family.
Email: jefforchardjazz@gmail.com
Telephone: 415.412.0865
 Frank Orchard's sandwich board outside the Nut Club, 1940s Greenwich Village
Headlining in the Village
The Nut Club in Greenwich Village was where Jeff's father, valve trombonist Frank Orchard, played and met Jeff's mother, chanteuse Virginia Reinhard, while she worked the door. Virginia sang in one of Frank's bands, Frank Orchard's Hot Four With Ginger Added.(Virginia has red hair), but her stage name was Peggy Lane.
 Frank Orchard, left, with Bobby Hackett
Two Faces of Frank
JEFF'S FATHER, FRANK ORCHARD, and the great cornetist Bobby Hackett played together like brothers and they even looked like brothers. Jeff's mother would get pictures of Bobby sent to her from Frank's relatives. Bobby's wife would get pictures of Frank sent to her from Bobby's relatives. Both Bobby and Frank played guitar, as well as horn.
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