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| CRAZY RHYTHM HOT SOCIETY ORCHESTRA | Los Alamitos, California |
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This elegant 11-piece dance orchestra recreates the "hot" jazz nostalgic recordings of the great bands of the Jazz Age as well as the music and the novelty numbers of the period from 1920 to 1934. In addition to the several male vocalists and vocal trio within the band, the beautiful Ginger Pauley and handsome Jeff Gilbert, "The Last Crooner," deliver authentic renditions of Roaring Twenties' favorites. They're the Cat's Meow! Hotcha Razzmatazz! |
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Mike Henebry -alto saxophone, leader Jim Lathers -tenor saxophone Chris Diehl -alto saxophone Jostein Aarflot -trumpet Brian Allinson -trumpet Jerry Wheeler -trombone Jim Jones -banjo |
CJ Sams -tuba Paul Kosmala -piano Randy Woltz - drums Larry Kohorn -violin Ginger Pauley -vocals Jeff Gilbert -vocals |
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| NEVILLE DICKIE | London, England |
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From London, just for our festival, one of the world's foremost stride and boogie-woogie pianists, Neville Dickie returns to Orange County as a fan favorite again this year. This year, he and drummer Danny Coots have teamed to create their own new CD, which premiere's at the 2011 festival. |
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Neville Dickie -piano |
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| MIKE HENEBRY ORCHESTRA | Los Alamitos, California |
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THE Swing Era Big Band Southern California, this ensemble plays the music of the years 1935-1948, all from its incredible library of more than 1900 original charts of the major bands of the period: Goodman, Miller, Dorsey, Shaw, Ellington, James, Herman and more. With these top-caliber musicians behind the "actual" music, you'll hear sounds very nearly identical to the originals! |
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Mike Henebry -saxaphone & leader Jim Latmers -saxaphone Will Vargas -saxaphone Martin Matthews -saxaphone Chris Diehl -saxaphone Check Howe -trumpet Corey Gemme -trumpet Jostein Aarflot -trumpet |
Jerry Wheeler -trombone John Ward -trombone Paul Kosmala -piano Pat LaVerna -bass Randy Woltz -drums Ginger Pauley -vocals Jess Gilbert -vocals |
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| HIGH SIERRA JAZZ BAND | Three Rivers, California |
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Since its 1976 beginnings as the local band in the High Sierra foothill town of Three Rivers, California, the HSJB trademark has always been exciting, hard-driving 2-beat West Coast-style traditional jazz anchored by its bold rhythm section, powerful front line, extensive and varied repertoire, hearty vocals by Earl McKee and Howard Miyata, and enthusiastic presentation. Plus, the ever personable and musically diverse Pieter Meijers leads with humor, sass and charm. |
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Pieter Meijers -reeds, leader Charlie Castro -drums Bruce Huddleston -piano Stan Huddleston -banjo, guitar |
Earl McKee -sousaphone & vocals Howard Miyata -trombone & vocals Bryan Shaw -trumpet |
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| TOM HOOK & THE BLACK DOGS | New Orleans, Louisiana |
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Formed by Steve Yocum in 1988 from a group of Disney World staff musicians, the original Black Dogs infused traditional jazz with contemporary New Orleans rhythms, thereby creating a diverse new genre, "Swamp Jazz," which blends New Orleans trad, R&B, zydeco, swing, reggae, polka and more. Today, Black Dogs originals Tom Hook, Dave Gannett, Bob Leary, Davy Jones and Ed Metz Jr. continue the band's unique musical collaboration. |
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Tom Hook -piano, leader Mike Massessa -drums Davey Jones -trumpet |
Otis Mourning -clarinet Dave Gannett -bass Pat Gullotta -trombone |
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| IVORY & GOLD | Mystic, Connecticut |
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Making their 5th appearance at our festival, the husband and wife duo of Jeff and Anne Barnhart with percussionist and drummer Danny Coots always charm the audience with their elegant renditions of American jazz, Ragtime, Broadway and gospel favorites. Playing to packed houses around the world, Ivory & Gold continues to expand its repertoire to feature new interpretations of classical and jazz music. |
Anne Barnhart -flute Jeff Barnhart -piano Daniel Coots -drums |
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| JERRY KRAHN QUARTET | Nashville, Tennessee |
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In Jerry's own words, "There is 'a thing' the archtops (his guitar) were made to do that no other guitar quite can. The locking into a swinging drummer and acoustic bassist; comping rhythm behind a cornet or clarinet; the warm vibrations of the hand-carved wood vibrating in your arms and chest; the f-holes swirling lush tones around your head." Don't fail to look and listen for this experience when you hear the quartet. |
Jerry Krahn- banjo, guitar |
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| MIDIRI BROTHERS SEXTET | Mays Landing, New Jersey |
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In 2002, The Midiri Brothers Sextet made its West Coast debut at the Orange County Classic Jazz Festival and were immediately the hit of the weekend so much so that L.A. Jazz Scene's Scott Yanow wrote "Catch them whenever you can!...Their sextet is one of the most exciting small group swing units around today." This group never fails to entertain with its rich interpretations of great swing standards and original compositions. |
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Joe Midiri -clarinet & saxes Paul Midiri -vibes, trombone, drums Pat Medcuri -guitar |
Ed Wise -bass Jim Lawlor -drums Jeff Phillips -piano |
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| NIGHTBLOOMING JAZZMEN | Claremont, California |
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Don't be tricked! Behind the old jokes and down-home nuttiness, this 35-year old ensemble of trad jazz musicians combines talent, knowledge, musicianship, great vocals and genuine love for classic American jazz. Every set brims with good music, good times and good friends. |
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Chet Jaeger -cornet & leader Jim Richardson -reeds Dick Doner -trombone Les Deutsch -piano |
Don Richardson -bass Larry Kostka -drums Brad Roth -banjo |
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| ORIGINAL WILDCAT JASS BAND | Arizona |
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We are proud to introduce six of Arizona's top musicians playing traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz that is true in spirit and style to its musical roots, not to mention also wildly popular with audiences throughout the Southwest. These "doctors of jazz" have found the cure for the common blues and it's "red hot" jazz! |
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Rob Wright -banjo & vocals Kelland Thomas -soprano sax Rob Boone -trombone |
Jason Carder -trumpet Ray Templin - drums & piano Kelly Thomas - tuba |
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| PARIS WASHBOARD | Paris, France |
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Considering just four instruments - piano, clarinet, trombone & washboard - new audiences sometimes underestimate the band's remarkable originality and broad range. But that's only until they hear this fine group of superior musicians combine talent and music into exciting performances. Extra bonuses at the Classic are Louis Mazetier's extraordinary piano performances of standards, jazz classics and his own original compositions, plus washboard player Stephane Seva's charming vocals. |
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Daniel Barda -trombone & leader Louis Mazetier -piano |
Alain Marquest -clarinet Stephane Seva -drums, washboard |
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| ST. LOUIS STOMPERS | St. Louis, Missouri |
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Since 1981, the St. Louis Stompers have played a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Bix, Jelly Roll and King Oliver. Jazz fans throughout the nation laud this band as true interpreters of the early roots of American jazz. |
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Steve Lilley -trumpet Dave Majchzak -piano Mike Lilley -reeds |
Pat Arana -trombone David Zink -sousaphone Warren Sauer -drums |
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| TITAN HOT 7 | Nashville, Tennessee |
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Over the years, there have been several reincarnations of the Titans, none better than the current "Hot 7" led by pianist, vocalist and raconteur Jeff Barnhart. Today, the band's master musicians combine great talents, humor, wit and interest in a many forms of American jazz to deliver non-stop entertainment at every set, always guaranteeing that each show packs surprises for everyone, including the performers! |
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Jeff Barnhart -piano Jim Buchmann -clarinet Danny Coots -drums Jim Fryer -trombone |
Jerry Krahn -banjo, guitar Flip Oakes -cornet Ike Harris -bass |
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| TITANIC JAZZ BAND | Burbank, California |
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First organized in 1993 for performances at local pubs in the Greater Los Angeles area, today's Titanic JB blends veterans of South Frisco Jazz Band, Rosy McHargue ensembles, Yerba Buena Stompers and Turk Murphy JB, always delivering classic traditional jazz in its original styles. |
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Dan Comins -cornet & leader Mike Baird -clarinet, saxophone Keith Elliott -trombone Ray Cadd -tuba |
Robbie Rhodes -piano Vince Saunders -banjo Chris Tyle -drums, cornet Larry Wright -drums |
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| TOM RIGNEY & FLAMBEAU | San Francisco, California |
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The fiery, electrifying violinist/composer teams with some of the finest musicians in the San Francisco roots music scene to tear off the roof and raise everyone's spirits with fiery Cajun and zydeco two-steps, low-down blues, funky New Orleans grooves, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Mostly composed by Rigney, the band also plays classics from the Cajun/zydeco/New Orleans songbook. And if, along the way, you pick up a trace of Rigney's Irish roots, a little Swing or Rock and Roll, it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier. |
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Tom Rigney -violin Danny Caron -electric guitar Caroline Dahl -piano |
Brent Rampane -drums Steve Parks -electric bass |
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| WALLY'S WAREHOUSE WAIFS | Otisville, Michigan |
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Playing the music of the masters from the early days through the Swing and Big Band eras, the Waifs merge their magical mix of talents to create jazz in its truest form. It's all about genuine love for the music, admiration for each other, improvisation and making their music is special. One more interesting note is the fact that the Waifs are one of only a handful of Michigan bands playing traditional jazz. |
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Dave Tatow -trumpet Cody Henry -trombone Jim Sndyer -clarinet Brian Holland -piano |
Frank Steed -bass Paul Scavarda -banjo & guitar Dick Maley -drums |
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