MuZette

Tom Reese, flute & Laurie Haines Reese, cello

~ Folk Fusion:  Classical, Jazz, Celtic & Folk music ~

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Since 1990, the husband & wife team of Tom & Laurie Reese have fused their diverse backgrounds into a unique style.  Their eclectic style combines elements of classical, jazz, celtic & folk music, and creates a new sound, dubbed "Folk Fusion." A high level of musicianship combines with a strong creative urge, and MuZette takes flight into musical fantasy.  This combination of an award-winning composer & a classically trained cellist engages audiences of all ages.  Their repertoire includes standards in jazz, classical, celtic & folk music in addition to originals. They have produced several award-winning CD’s, including a 2004 recording of their duo work, titled An Early Snow.

Improvisation is key to their performances. Tom's background is in jazz; Laurie has a master's degree in classical cello performance. Combining their different musical backgrounds has led to a wide circle of performance opportunities. Traditional Irish & celtic tunes proved to be the initial meeting ground between Tom's jazz experience and Laurie's classical training. Not wanting to abandon their individual musical roots, however, Tom & Laurie each pursued their own voices, leading them to create several more ensembles. Each ensemble is unique, performing standards as well as originals. They collaborate with an exciting group of musicians, including The Reese Project (jazz), Susquehanna (classical) & Wyndfall (folk & folk rock music). 

In the widget below, click on the Song tab to hear more songs, or the Shows tab to see where we're playing, etc.

They were Rostered Artists (with Wyndfall) in the PA Council on the Arts from 2002-2005. The Arts Council placed them into schools for residencies of up to ten days that included teaching music & composition, building instruments, and giving concerts & assemblies. They have developed several educational programs that have received outstanding marks on evaluations.    

Tom & Laurie perform for young & old alike, at festivals, art galleries, wineries, retirement centers, libraries & more. They also provide background music for company receptions, anniversary parties, holiday gatherings or other events. A lecture/demo can be added to any concert or performance. They have played throughout Pennsylvania & in Maryland, upstate New York, New York City, Canada, Kansas City, Tulsa, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Florida & more.

MuZette is a very popular choice for weddings, providing prelude material, music during the ceremony, and reception music. As acoustic musicians, they can set up just about anywhere and can move to a separate location with ease. Their instruments were designed to project without amplification – their sound is gorgeous in churches as well as outdoors.

     "...we were entertained by a most charming duo, MuZette. They played beautiful music, shared a lot of background on their education, their music, their meeting and marriage and their life of making beautiful music together. Both of them were so gracious and entertaining in their discussions and sharing with the Senior Citizens. If you were not present, you missed an excellent program."                                  -- Derry Street United Methodist Church

Special Events

• Live Musical Scores to Silent Movies.  Currently playing at the Laserdome, Manheim, PA.  Features a jazz musical score performed live by The Reese Project: Tom Reese, flute; Laurie Haines Reese, cello; Bobby Brewer, guitar & Aaron Walker, drums. This series includes Metropolis, Nosferatu, Phantom of the Opera, The General, The Lost World, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Check our performance calendar for dates.   
• The Reese Project at Alois Martini Bar -- Jazz & Martinis in Mt. Joy, Saturdays from 10 pm to 1 am
  Featuring Grammy nominated quartet THE REESE PROJECT every 1st & 3rd Saturdays. PLUS Major Jazz Acts & the best local jazz musicians other Saturdays. Alois Martini Bar at Bube's Brewery Complex, 102 N Market St, Mt. Joy, PA 17552.  (717) 653-2056. Complete Alois schedule at http://www.bubesbrewery.com/.
• Monthly concerts at Moon Dancer Winery, Wrightsville, PA.
• Folk Fusion in the Atrium at the Four Points by Sheraton, Harrisburg, PA
• Weddings & Wedding Receptions
• Corporate Events & other Private Functions  
• Retirement Centers
• Educational Activities

Recent Performances

• Accomac Inn (Wrightsville, PA)
• Alois Martini Bar (Mt. Joy, PA)
• Belmont Race Track (Queens, NYC)
• Bier Garten at Bube's Brewery (Mt. Joy, PA)
• Bridge of Hope (Lancaster, PA)
• Country Meadows Retirement Center (Mechanicsburg, PA)
• Dormann Public Library (Bath, NY)
• Downtown Lounge (Lebanon, PA)
• Ecumenical Retirement Community (Harrisburg, PA)
• Elizaabethtown Fair (Elizabethtown, PA)
• Farmer's Hope Inn (Manheim, PA)
• Four Points by Sheraton (Harrisburg, PA)
• Fulton Opera House (Lancaster, PA) 
• Governor's Mansion (Harrisburg, PA)
• Harrisburg Artsfest (Harrisburg, PA)
• Heritage Hills Golf Resort (York, PA)
• Hershey Gardens (Hershey, PA)
• Hunter's Valley Winery (Liverpool, PA) 
• Lancaster Countdown 2001
• Lebanon Arts Council (Lebanon, PA)
• Long's Park (Lancaster, PA) 
• Lynden Art Gallery (Elizabethtown, PA)
• McCleary's Pub (Marietta, PA)
• Moon Dancer Winery (Wrightsville, PA)
• Mt. Gretna Outdoor Show (Mt. Gretna, PA)
• New Directions Cello Festival (Lawrence, WI) 
• North Museum Planetarium Concerts (Lancaster, PA) 
• Laserdome (Manheim, PA)
• Long's Park (Lancaster, PA)
• Oak Leaf Manor (Millersville, PA)
• Reading Public Museum (Reading, PA)  
• Riverdale Manor(Lancaster, PA)
• St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Mt. Joy, PA)
• State Capitol Building (Harrisburg, PA)
• T Brendan O'Reilly's Pub (Harrisburg, PA) 
• The Railroad House (Marietta, PA)
• Warm Hearts Cafe (Mechanicsburg, PA)
• WGCB-TV's "Morning Magazine" (Red Lion)
• Whitaker Center for the Performing Arts (Harrisburg, PA)
• Zoetropolis (Lancaster (PA)