Exactly Who Are We?

The Franklin and Alison orchestra has been performing for over 12 years at various functions throughout the Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York regions. We are a high-energy band consisting of three horns and 6 vocalists*** enabling us to play any style of music with authenticity, and have the ability to keep the dance floor packed at all times!

We have performed at The Rainbow Room in New York, The Supper Club in New York, Sardi's, The Philadelphia Ritz Carlton, The Four Seasons and The Rittenhouse Hotels, The Warwick, The Philadelphia Marriott & The Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia, in addition to many Main Line and Princeton country clubs. Please check our references and clients for more information.

Some of our clients include The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Eden Foundation Gala, The University of Pennsylvania, The Hun School of Princeton Annual Gala, The Serv Foundation, The Philadelphia Bar Association, The Academy of Music Ball at the Belleville, Rita's Water Ice annual Convention, Merrill lynch, The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Foundation Gala, and Bristol Meyers Squibb, in addition to many other prestigious affairs.

Our musicians hail from various places in the tri-state area. Atlantic City, Philadelphia, New York, Princeton and in between. Many have performed with major acts in Atlantic City as well as other cities, including the islands and Europe.

The group is led by Keith Franklin (piano and vocals) and Laraine Alison (vocals and party planning). Additional vocals are provided by the dynamic Kim Garner. Also available on vocals are the extremely talented Carla Benson and Leanora Logan. The rhythm section consists of Tom Cottone (drums), Matt Curren (percussion), Rutherford Gay (guitar and vocals), and Michael Maiorano (bass guitar and piano). Our horn section, Bernhard Ullrich (saxophone), Michael Dotterer (trombone, web designer and all around nice guy), Paul Brandenburg (trumpet and vocals), Tony Gairo (saxophone, clarinet, flute and vocals), and Rob Henke (trumpet). Last but not least, Barry Cary, our sound engineer.

This combination makes up one of the most exciting bands around.

The main goal of this band is to make you get out of your seats and dance. And you will!!!

We can expand or subtract as needed for the party requirements.

We are not an agency, only one band.

***Larger and smaller ensembles of our orchestra are available, according to the size and budget of the party.