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After Midnight
Denver
www.aftermidnightjazzband.com
Now well into their third decade, this incredible group continues to deliver its spot-on sound of the Benny Goodman Sextet along with equally authentic renditions of Artie Shaw, Woody Herman and other greats of the Swing Era. They’ve been thrilling Evergreen audiences ever since their initial appearance in 2006, and it is always a pleasure to welcome them back.
Special Sets
Roger Campbell – Clarinet/Leader,
Rick Weingarten – Vibraphone/Vocals, Mike McCullough – Guitar/Vocals,
Andy Weyl – Piano,
Dwight Thompson – Bass,
Jim Moore – Drums
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The Carl Sonny Leyland Trio
Southern California
www.carlsonnyleyland.com
One of the most popular groups to ever perform at the Festival, this trio always has audiences cheering with its range of boogie-woogie, blues and barrelhouse.
Their repertoire goes from familiar to original to total improvisation (“Let’s just do something in G”) and frequently includes very entertaining lyrics. But how can just three musicians generate so much energy?
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Special Sets
Carl Sonny Leyland - Piano/vocals
Marty Eggers - Bassist
Josh Collazo - Drums
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The EARRegulars
New York, New York
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Just Across the Holland Tunnel and around the corner of Greenwich and Spring, sits the EAR Inn since 1817. Jon- Erik Kellso, Matt Munisteri and "TBA badasses" carry on as the regular band. They've agreed to save us the trip and bring their band to Evergreen. Expect the same performances filled with the joy of riffing and improvisation of traditional jazz the the big city folks have enjoyed for many years.
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Special Sets
Jon- Erik Kellso- Horn
Matt Munisteri- Guitar
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Floyd Domino's Western Swing All Stars
Austin, TX
floyddomino.com
It's hard to grasp the depth of skill some jazz artist contain. Fortunately, some of them have bios and awards that prove the marks. Thanks to the history of the west coast, we have Great Talent meets the Modern Masters of Western Swing. Floyd Joined Asleep at the Wheel at 17 and has played on many Grammy winning tunes. He's assembled a troupe in the spirit of the great legend, Bob Wills.
Sponsor them to make sure their coach arrives on time.
Special Sets
The Queen City Jazz Band with Wende Harston
Denver
www.queencityjazzband.com
This local treasure has been thrilling audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for well over 60 years. Their big New Orleans sound was born in a smoky Lakewood roadhouse in 1958, and the band has grown to become one of the premier groups anywhere. Wende Harston is regarded as one of today’s standout jazz vocalists, reminding many of a modern-day Bessie Smith. Their Sunday gospel service is not to be missed. For those that can't wait, check them out at The second Sunday of the month at The Pearl Cafe, 2199 California St, Denver, CO.
Sponsor them now on the support page to bring on the band.
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Kevin Bollinger - trumpet
Jeremy Wendelin - clarinet/saxophone
Eric Staffeldt - trombone
Hank Troy - piano
Bill Clark - tuba
Wende Harston - vocals
Rory Thomas - banjo
Tony Pantelis - drums
Special Sets
Double 88's
Carl Sonny Leyland, TBA
In addition to the great bands appearing this year, the Festival will present several sets of dueling pianos featuring the three mega-talents listed above. Each will play at least once with each of the other two in what will likely be some of the most memorable sets of the entire weekend. Three superb musicians and two grand pianos in the acoustically marvelous Center Stage. This is going to be special!
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Evergreen Jazz Festival Footwarmers
Friday's special set is the annual collection of gamin we affectionately refer to as The Footwarmers.
The completely unrehearsed display of skill and daring of true musicianship
will delight the senses.
Curated by our own Music Director, Ed Danielson, from among the stellar talents performing at this years Festival.
Embodying the ephemeral spirit of jazz it will happen once in this lifetime.
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