We sincerely thank you for your interest in Doc Scantlin And His Imperial Palms Orchestra. Over the years we have received such enormous response to our unique little show. We are certainly flattered and humbled to be called in print “the world’s best band” and “the best band in America”. We are more than grateful as we continue to entertain at some of the world’s most prestigious events. We love what we do and feel we have a precious something we offer our clients with integrity and love.

We are proud of the talented musicians we have trained and inspired over the years. Some have even gone on to form their own bands.
We wish them much success and happiness. Our inspiration comes not from trying to market the latest “hip” sound but rather to create an evening of unsurpassed sophistication, excitement, elegance and fun. This invariably turns out to be the “hippest” choice of all. From royalty to retro dancers, corporations to cotillions, young rockers to world leaders, we continue to charm and excite them all; even those who claim never to have liked “big band” music.

How do we do it? By following our own unique madness as entertainers while constantly pursuing musical perfection. Over the years we have had the opportunity to pursue the path to fame and fortune. We don’t want it! We are happy to lead our giddy and precious private lives while pouring our talents and creativity into having fun with you and we will do everything in our power to make sure you and your guests have fun with us. It’s not a vain pursuit. It’s not a chosen occupation. It’s our life’s mission. And in that lies magic. We wish you success with your plans and offer our services proudly.

As we are,
Doc and Chou Chou

SOME INTERESTING EVENTS AT WHICH WE'VE PERFORMED:
— The Costume Institute Ball at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York. This is a yearly event known as the biggest event of the social season.

— Cartier’s celebrity packed 125th Anniversary Ball at the Museum Of Modern Art, New York. Natalie Cole was a featured guest/performer singing 3 songs with the orchestra. Lisa Minnelli rushed the stage blowing kisses at our rendition of “Over The Rainbow”. Suzanne Summers raved over our girl’s costumes. We returned at a later date to perform for another one of Cartier’s corporate celebrations.

— The Rainbow Room’s Grand re-opening in the spring of 2000. Five weekends of celebrating the re-opening of the world famous Rainbow Room high atop Rockefeller Center. Also performing for many private events held at the Rainbow room.

— The Christopher Reeves Foundation Fundraiser, Waldorf-Astoria, New York. We were the entertainment for 2 years at this wonderful event. Lots of compliments from Robin Williams, Glen Close, Joanne Woodward and Chou Chou even got kissed by Paul Newman.

— Parish Art Museum fundraiser in Southampton, New York. For 2 years we performed for the young and wild dancers at this most prestigious social event. Doc even got a full-page photograph of himself in “W” magazine.

— The Centennial Celebration Gala For The New York Public Library

— Culinary Olympics, Frankfurt, Germany

— Robert Isabell - We are often associated with internationally renowned party planner, Robert Isabell. Although located in New York, Robert Isabell, Inc. produces some of the most lavish parties throughout the world. We have worked with Robert Isabell on many New York galas as well as in Hong Kong, London, Palm Beach and many other American cities.

— We have been fortunate to share the stage with such performers as James Brown, Milton Berle, George Burns, Joan Rivers, Michael Feinstein, Little Stevie Wonder, Tommy Tune, Gloria Gaynor, Chic, Sha Na Na, Roberta Peters and others…

— Seventh Annual UNICEF Ball with Audrey Hepburn

— President Ronald Reagan’s 80th Birthday Party