5th and York has emerged as one of the premier smooth jazz bands to come out of the South east. With influences ranging from the Yellow Jackets and Fourplay to the great funk bands of the 70s and 80s, 5th and York looks to offer its audience a valuable experience they won’t soon forget.
The band has opened for national recording artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Anthony Hamilton and Gerald Levert. When asked what makes this band different from other bands, Saxophonist D. Friday replied “We understand what workings professionals want to hear because we are ourselves working professionals.†Their love for music has forged a musical experience with a high IQ and tons of energy that can be enjoyed by the smooth jazz listener as well as those who enjoy classic R&B.
With a set list that covers the music of artist Grover Washington Jr, Kirt Whalem, Stevie Wonder and Norman Brown 5th and York promises to offer every audience member something they will enjoy.
The members of 5th and York are George Mason on Keyboards, Derwin Friday on Saxophone, Dewarren Tate on Bass, Johnny Gilliard on Drums and Derrick Friday on Lead guitar. Individually these musicians have traveled the country to share their talents with music lovers everywhere and now they come together to form the distinctive sound of 5th and York.
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
Hello Reid yes we had a great time and the band was superb! Very professional 😊 Carlos S. Stennis ...
- Carlos Stennis
(Jul 10, 2021)
Hi Michelle, Bravo!!! Thank you so much for your follow up. The performance last evening was so terrific - a huge hit with the guests. You and the live musicians sounded absolutely amazing last evening, I would have no problem recommending you t...
- Tracey M.
(Jun 01, 2019)
Michelle and her team were FABULOUS!!! From start to finish the entire process was flawless and easy! The combination of her stellar DJ skills and her collaboration with live artists (bongo player, violinist, singer) takes the entire experience to a...
- Ashley H. Director of Special Events
(May 18, 2019)
Bravo!!! I had the pleasure of attending the MPI Philadelphia Chapter Awards Reception last evening at the National Constitution Center, where DJ Shelly and her band performed. The performance last evening was so terrific. They were a huge hit wi...
- Tracey M.
(May 11, 2019)
Excellent. DJ Shelly was extremely professional to deal with and an excellent communicator. She read the audience well and I received countless compliments from the event. ...
- Ana B.
(Feb 09, 2019)
Thanks so much for everything at our wedding. It was an amazing time and we were so thankful for how smooth and unique the entire night was. Our guests are still raving about you all! I attached a photo someone got of when i had the wings on. Thoug...
- Kelly & Derek
(Nov 21, 2018)
DJ SHELLEY MADE OUR WEDDING WEEKEND!! My husband is from Bogota Colombia, and I am from Richmond, Virginia our families were coming together for the first time and making sure we had music from both cultures was a big stressor. We used Shelly for ou...
- Eugenie C.
(Sep 08, 2018)
Everything was great! Since there were 5 hosts, there were 5 opinions and Shelley handled all of them gracefully! ...
- Taylor R.
(May 19, 2018)
The party was amazing! Shelly and Rod were amazing. EVERYONE had a blast and just loved the music. We couldn’t get people to stop dancing. It was a pleasure to work with you guys!...
- Christine B.
(Jan 06, 2018)
Our client’s CEO said DeeJay Shelly and her DJ & Instruments band were the BEST PART of the entire event! -Dara -Event Source Professionals....
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(Sep 14, 2017)
"Is this a dance? Or a costume party? Or have I wandered onto the set of some 1930's musical? Doc's band knows and plays just about everything, but focuses on the works of such giants as Cab Calloway, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin."— Larry ...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
"You really made the wedding for us (so much so that we put you in our wedding announcement!)."-Diana Culp Bork (wife to the son of the Honorable Robert H. Bork)...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
Hi John,Doc and his band were absolutely amazing!!! Everyone really enjoyed the party because of them! You have been great to work with and provided one heck of a recommendation for our party! THANK YOU!Jessica V. (December 6th, 2013)Corporate Holida...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
"You and your band were show-stopping wonderful. Now you have a new legion of folks to spread the word, not least of them including Al and Tipper."- Hodding Carter, III (Mainstreet Television Production Company)...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
"Your fantastic music helped to make this The Host Chapter Party of the decade."- Susan A. Retz, AIA & Sharon F. Washburn, AIA(Washington Chapter American Institute of Architects)...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
"The performance by you and your Imperial Palms surpassed all the publicity we had read about you. It certainly was the highlight of one of the most memorable events we've held in Washington."- Michael R. Pinter, Senior Executive Vice President, Kemp...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
"The zest with (which) your orchestra played, the homefront announcements from the stage, and your lovely ladies in WW II (period dress)...were all master strokes which showed the preparation you and your group had put into lending an air of authenti...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
I was at Jingle Jam and I LOVED the DJ & DRUMS combo; so DIFFERENT and FULL OF ENERGY. I’ve been working for the PHILLIES a lottttttttttttttttttttttttttttt of years, LOL, and I’ve never seen anything so UPBEAT and FUN!”...
- Harold Palmer
(Jan 01, 1970)
“When I walked into the room to hear your DJ & DRUMS and Electric Violin – WOW is all I could say! It sounded AMAZING!...
- Erin Crofchick
(Jan 01, 1970)
