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Jacksonville,
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Click to sample and purchase J.B. Scott's Swingin' Allstars. |
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Jacksonville,
Florida USA |
Click to sample and purchase J.B. Scott's Swingin' Allstars. |
"Well here they are, a very hot and select group", wrote the world-renowned trombonist, Bill Allred in his liner notes to Home, the first CD released by the Swamp Dog Jazz Band (SDJB), followed by the second CD, Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now. Formed in 1997, the group soon earned the attention of jazz music lovers and major festivals around the country. The group has kept their signature sound but has headed in a new direction with a new name and two new personnel to fit their style, JB SCOTT'S SWINGIN' ALLSTARS! Still led by flamboyant, virtuoso trumpeter JB Scott (former Dukes of Dixieland group leader), these high-level pros are dedicated to playing Traditional jazz in an entertaining, energetic, high-spirited fashion. The featured vocalist is Lisa Kelly, well known for her pleasingly rich smooth tone, impeccable pitch, and swinging delivery of lyric Also key to the group is the unique story telling vocal style of versatile banjo/guitarist Ken Calhoun. Rounding out the group are respected musicians, the legendary trombonist Dave Steinmeyer (of Air Men of Note fame), virtuoso clarinetist Jim Snyder (formally with the Dukes of Dixieland), bassist Rick Ravelo (swings as hard as they come), and drummer Eric Mason (a grooving, swinging, tasty player). This ‘Allstar’ group has broadened its musical versatility to include well-penned arrangements of the classics from the 1920's to present, as well as original material; from the style of Louis' Hot 7, Trad Jazz, Dixieswing, and a bit of Big Band. If you like Louis Armstrong, Clark Terry, Ruby Braff, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Diana Krall, Boots Randolph, Kenny Davern, Harold Cooper and more-if you like a highly musical group packed with personality, to listen to, to dance to, you'll really like JB SCOTT'S SWINGIN' ALLSTARS!
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Click here for our calendar which includes the Kelly/Scott Quintet |
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Lisa Kelly: Wilmington, NC – Has been a featured vocalist with the Larry Elgart Orchestra, the St. Johns River City Band the UNF JE I big band and others, earning her BM degree in Jazz Studies at UNF. She was a 5-time DownBeat Magazine Award winner and the vocalist with the 2000 IAJE Sisters In Jazz Combo. Her performances have included numerous concert venues and festivals in Europe and the U.S, the Kennedy Center, tv and radio. Lisa has released a solo CD, By Request, co-released two CDs, Memories of Tomorrow and Live at Simons, with JB Scott. She has taught voice & music theory courses at LaVilla SOTA, Douglas Anderson, UNF, First Coast Community Music School, and is a frequent guest artist, clinician and adjudicator. |
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Rick Ravelo: Dominican Republic - A much in demand bassist, Rick has been featured on numerous bandstands and recordings, including a Marcus Printup CD on the Blue Note label. Earning his BM degree in Jazz Studies at UNF and his MS in Music Ed at FSU, he has taught bass and other music related courses at the secondary to collegiate levels and privately |
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 Jim Snyder : Muncie, IN - A former member of the Dukes of Dixieland, Jim has performed with Al Hirt, the Bellamy Bros, the Mickey Fin Show, Conrad Jones, and others. He has played throughout the U.S., Japan, Europe and Canada and for major venues including Rosie O’Gradys, Woody Riley’s Warehouse, and at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Jim has been featured on numerous recordings and is a much sought after clarinetist for his musicianship and very entertaining stage presence. Jim is a YAMAHA artist/clinician. http://clarinetguy.com |
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Contact: J.
B.
Scott
E-Mail: jb@kellyscottmusic.com
