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| CRAZY RHYTHM HOT SOCIETY ORCHESTRA | Los Alamitos, California |
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Dixieland this isn't, but it is hot! Mike Henebry has spent countless hours both collecting original sheet music and meticulously transcribing arrangements off recordings from the '20s. One word sums it up - authentic. |
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Mike Henebry -alto saxophone, leader Jim Lathers -tenor saxophone Chris Diehl -alto saxophone Jostein Aarflot -trumpet Brian Allinson -trumpet Rick Acosta -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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A fantastic pianist, a top contender for No. 1 in Europe. It is a thrill to see him face off with the festival's other "bests," of whom there are many. At some sets, he'll be paired with drummer, Danny Coots. They have a ball. |
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Neville Dickie -piano |
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| FIRECRACKER JAZZ BAND | Asheville, North Carolina |
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Theirs is an appropriate name. They are truely explosive, full of the fire of youth. But youth is a comparitive word; each member has more than a decade of experience. They spice up their traditional repertoire with originals of their own. |
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Earl Sachais -trombone, leader Jerome Widenhouse -trumpet Meredith Reese Gray -piano Henry Westmoreland -sousaphone |
Michael Gray -drums Jason Krekel -guitar, banjo Kelland Thomas -saxaphone |
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| FRYER/BARNHART INTERNATIONAL JAZZ BAND | Connecticut and London |
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Three Yanks, four Brits - a combination that has proved popular every year at festivals overseas and was a smash when they were here two years ago. Half of the fun is watching their bassist as she plucks away enthusiastically on her fiddle. |
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Jeff Barnhart -piano, co-leader Jim Fryer -trombone, co-leader Gordon Whitworth -trumpet George Huxley -reeds |
Genevieve Rose -bass Nick Ward -drums Brian Mellor -banjo, guitar |
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| MIKE HENEBRY ORCHESTRA | Los Alamitos, California |
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This is Mike's '50s-style outfit. He has built up a collection of authentic arrangements from the big-band era. Some he has transcribed from recordings, others are original sheet music, including those he got from the leader himself. |
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Mike Henebry -saxaphone & leader Jim Latmers -saxaphone Alden Waldo -saxaphone Martin Matthews -saxaphone Chris Diehl -saxaphone Bill Barrett -trumpet Corey Gemme -trumpet Jostein Aarflot -trumpet |
Rick Acosta -trumpet 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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Hot doesn't necessarily mean fast and energetic. It can mean emotionally intense. This band is hot in both ways. Pay attention to the rhythm section. They have been together more than a quarter century and are one of the reasons for the band's enduring popularity. |
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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 AND THE BLACK DOGS | New Orleans, Louisiana |
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The Black Dogs infuse their classic jazz with a modicum of modern New Orleans rhythms, giving them a unique sound. Of Tom Hook, the concensus is that, when challenged, he takes no prisoners. |
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Tom Hook -piano, leader Mike Massessa -drums Davey Jones -trumpet |
David Poe -clarinet Dave Gannett -bass Pat Gullotta -trombone |
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| IVORY & GOLD | Mystic, Connecticut |
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Anne Barnhart gets better every year, not just on the flute but as a performer. She is a delight to watch as well as to listen to. Who would have guessed that a flutist would become a prime attraction at a jazz festival? |
Anne Barnhart -flute Jeff Barnhart -piano Daniel Coots -drums |
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| JERRY KRAHN QUARTET | Nashville, Tennessee |
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There are two reasons to hear Jerry Krahn, his masterful technique and the instrument he plays, the archtop guitar. Most accoustic guitars are flat with oval holes. The archtop is slightly rounded with f-holes like violins. They have more oomph. |
Jerry Krahn- banjo, guitar |
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| LE JAZZ HOT | San Francisco, California |
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This group is modeled after those who played for the Hot Club of France in the '20s. It features violin and guitar, a la Django Reinhardt and Staphane Grappelly. Their music is generally labeled as gypsy jazz. |
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Paul Mehling -solo guitar Julian Smedley -violin |
Clint Baker -bass Jeff Magidson -rhythm guitar |
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| MIDIRI BROTHERS SEXTET | Mays Landing, New Jersey |
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One brother is a clarinet whiz. The other is no slouch on trombone and vibes. Back east, where they hail from, they also head a full-sized dance band. At the Classic, their jazz band is one of the most popular on the bill. |
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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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No other band here has as long a history on the festival circuit. Only Chet Jaeger is left of the original band, but he has replaced them personnel with some great entertainers. They are known best for Sunday hymn sings, which they originated. |
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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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| PARIS WASHBOARD | Paris, France |
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The three horns in the front line are among the best in Europe, although the washboard, mounted horizontally on a stand European-style, gets the most attention. If you think you don't care for washboards, this quartet will change your mind. |
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Daniel Barda -trombone & leader Louis Mazetier -piano |
Alain Marquest -clarinet Stephane Seva -drums, washboard |
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| TOM RIGNEY AND FLAMBEAU | San Francisco, California |
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Zydeco, blues, classic jazz - you may hear them all coming from Tom Rigney's electric violin. Rigney offers a change of pace from the usual fare at the Classic. Give him a listen and expand your horizons. |
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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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| TITAN HOT 7 | Nashville, Tennessee |
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Not only do they produce great music, but also some of the wildest comedy of any band at the festival. How could it be otherwise with Jeff Barnhart and Danny Coots in the lineup? This is one not to miss. |
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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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They are solidly in the classic mold. Hidden behind that big tuba is Ray Cadd, often overlooked but worth your attention. On piano is Robbie Rhodes, who is sure to include at least one ragtime special at every set. |
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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 |
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| WALLY'S WAREHOUSE WAIFS | Otisville, Michigan |
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Dave Tatrow, the leader/trumper, is one of the cleverest front men on the festival circuit and his band is one of the hottest. Its newest member, Jim ("the Clarinet Guy") Snyder, fits the mold perfectly. |
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Dave Tatow -trumpet Keith DeWitt -trombone Jim Sndyer -clarinet Randy Morris -piano |
Frank Steed -bass Paul Scavarda -banjo & guitar Dick Maley -drums |
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| YERBA BUENA STOMPERS | New York, New York |
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The most classic of classic jazz at the Orange County Classic, Yerba Buena features the two-horn front line made famous by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band and the Lu Watters band. |
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John Gill -banjo & leader Duke Heitger -trumpet Leon Oakley -trumpet Tom Barlett -trombone |
Orange Kellin -clarinet Marty Eggers -piano Kevin Dorn -drums Clint Baker -tuba |
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| AFTER GLOW PARTY | Hilton Hotel Catalina Ballroom |
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A final evening of wonderful music! Sunday nite AfterGlow buffet and concert featuring Fryer/Barnhart International Jazz Band & Stephane Seva of Paris Washboard Dinner at 6:30 pm; music at 7:00 pm. $40 per person. |
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