| 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). Performs regularly with Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, and Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band.
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| click to hear a sample from the "Robert E. Lee" |
| 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.
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| click to hear a sample from "Oh! Play Dat Ting" |
| 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.
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| click to hear a sample from "Oh! Play Dat Ting" |
| 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.
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| click to hear a sample from "Riverside Blues" |
| 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.
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| click to hear a sample from "Dr. Jazz" |
| Marty Eggers
(piano)
Marty's music career began in Sacramento California in the early 1980's.His piano style is grounded in the ragtime based playing of early jazz masters like Jelly Roll Morton, Jimmy Blythe, and Lil Hardin. He also carries on the west coast traditions of Wally Rose and Paul Lingle. He is very active as a piano soloist, and is also a well known bass player.
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| click to hear a sample from "Bedelia" |
| 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.
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| click to hear a sample from "Canal Street" |
| 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.
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| click to hear a sample from "Big Bear Stomp" |
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