The City Rhythm Orchestra has been entertaining audiences since 1985 with their sophisticated style and upbeat brand of music. They've been praised by critics in their hometown of Philadelphia and in cities across the country and abroad. Bandleaders Pete Spina and Nick Vallerio have consistently created exciting music with their key ingredients of fine horn players, a smokin' rhythm section, and innovative arrangements. The depth of their 1,000 tune play list is truly astounding. The musicians sound quite at home with all styles they approach, from jazz & swing to blues & rock. City Rhythm's vocalists add a special quality to the group with their dynamic range and versatility. The entire ensemble puts a personal stamp on their music, a distinct signature that has established that "City Rhythm sound".

Performance credits include an incredible list of venues and events. They have entertained at thousands of special occasions and have traveled the world presenting their music at notable concert venues, music festivals and nightclubs in Philadelphia (Kimmel Center, Mann Music Center, Penn's Landing, Art Museum, Zanzibar Blue, The Five Spot); Atlantic City (Trump Plaza, Taj Mahal, Hilton Casino); New York (Lincoln Center, Hudson River Festival, Swing 46, The Blue Note, The Metropolitan Room, The Supper Club); Boston (Faneuil Hall, North End Festival, Swing City); Washington, DC (Clarendon Ballroom, Glen Echo Ballroom); Tampa (Savoy South, Belleview Biltmore Resort, Heritage Village); San Francisco (Sweets Ballroom, Biscuits & Blues Club); and many other locations. The band has also played internationally and recently completed two successful tours of Italy.

CCity Rhythm has recorded several successful CDs, including "Goin' to Town" (1994), "Swinging Blue" (1997), "City Rhythm Strikes Again" (1999), "Sounds of Hope" (2001), "Vibrant Tones" (2005), and "Songs You Can Live By - Volumes 1 & 2" (2007). Extensive airplay for "Vibrant Tones" earned it a spot on the national jazz charts for 18 weeks and the disc landed in Jazzweek's List of the Top 50 CDs for 2005.

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