Yerba Buena Stompers |
www.yerbabuenastompers.com
John Gill | Banjo - Leader
John has been playing the banjo since 1964. He developed his love of
traditional jazz by listening to the records of Lu Watters, and Turk Murphy.
From 1977 to 1986 John was privileged to be a member of Turk Murphy's Jazz
Band. John is also a drummer, and guitarist. He has appeared in films ("The
Aviator", "Wild Man Blues"), on television ("The Tonight Show", "Late Night
with Conan O'Brien") and on stage (Carnegie Hall). He
performs throughout the world with Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band.
Duke Heitger | Trumpet
Duke is a rising star among a growing number of young musicians who
specialize in traditional jazz. He is based in New Orleans and is in great
demand as a leader and sideman. He is a regular guest on the nationally
syndicated radio program "A Prairie Home Companion" and he tours regularly
with Butch Thompson. He can also be seen and heard at major jazz festivals
all over the world.
Leon Oakley - Trumpet
Last but by no means least, Leon is one of America's greatest hot trumpet
players. Originally from New York state, Leon moved to San Francisco in the
1960's to play with Turk Murphy's Jazz Band. A master of the hot blues based
playing of King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, and Red Allen, his playing has
livened up many a band including the great South Frisco Jazz Band.
Tom Bartlett | Trombone
Tom is an expert in the style of jazz legend Turk Murphy. Tom hails from
Chicago where since the 1950's has performed with. The Original Salty Dogs,
and many other traditional jazz groups. He has been in The Peace Corps, the
Army, and is a bilingual teacher. Also handy with a vocal
chorus.
Orange Kellin | Clarinet
Originally from Sweden, Orange has been living in New Orleans since 1966.
Over the years he has worked with many jazz legends including Louis
Armstrong, Kid Ory, Zutty Singleton, Jabbo Smith and Jim Robinson just to
name a few. Appears on the festival circuit with his own New Orleans Blues
Serenaders, and "The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra. These days when he isn't
touring in Europe, he splits his time between New York City and New Orleans.
Conal Fowkes | Piano
Conal is a pianist, double-bassist, vocalist, composer, arranger and
teacher. His skills and expertise cover diverse fields of music from
traditional jazz to swing and post-bop, from traditional Cuban Son to Salsa
and Latin jazz, from classical to popular. He is at home as a soloist, in
trios, small groups, big bands and as a vocal accompanist.
Kevin Dorn | Drums
Born in New York City, Kevin took up drumming at the age of 14. Since then,
he has become one of the busiest drummers in traditional jazz. Kevin was the
drummer for the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, the nation’s foremost traditional jazz
group, appearing on their weekly public radio show, Riverwalk: Live from
The Landing.
Clint Baker | Tuba
Clint was originally the bands drummer, but has made the switch to the tuba
chair. Clint is a masterful multi instrumentalist at home on drums, tuba,
trombone, banjo, guitar, cornet, and clarinet. His expertise in the
intricacy and secrets of authentic New Orleans jazz make him an important
part of any band.
Wolverine Jazz Band |
www.wolverinejazzband.com
The Wolverine Jazz Band has been performing in the
Boston area since 1996, specializing in the “Traditional Jazz” – New Orleans
– style music of the 1920’s and 1930’s. The band is comprised of
musicians known throughout New England as established masters of the style,
who are also noted for communicating the sheer joy of the music.
Typical fare during an evening with the Wolverines is a mix of tunes
composed or made famous by Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, George
Gershwin and Duke Ellington, as well as a variety of lesser-known composers.
We also take pride in featuring a wide selection of obscure gems from the
Jazz Era.
In addition to playing Dixieland jazz, the Wolverines are adept to dance
music and are much in demand for private functions, as well as for concerts
and at jazz clubs.
John Clark - Leader, Reeds | Jeff Hughs - Cornet | Tom Boates - Trombone |
Ross Petot - Piano | Jimmy Mazzy - Banjo, Vocals | Rick MacWilliams -
Tuba | Dave Didriksen - Drums.
