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Other Jazz Festivals

• 51^st Eight Jazz Band
• Bob Schulz' Frisco Jazz Band
• Bryan Shaw's Hot Shots
• Grand Dominion Jazz Band
• High Sierra Jazz Band
• Holotradband

• Louisiana Joymakers Jazz Band
• New Black Eagle Jazz Band
• Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band
• Wolverine Jazz Band
• Jim Buckmann - special guest

This band is young, hot, and as entertaining as they get. They started as high school friends and musicians. They are now mature beyond their years.

Members: Bria Skonberg, trumpet, vocals, leader; Evan Arntzen, saxophones, vocals; Colin Farquhar, clarinet, vocals; Luke Matheson, trombone; Georgia Korba, string bass; Vashti Gray, piano; Jeremy Roberts, drums; Josh Roberts, banjo, guitar.  

This is their eighth year in a row – and everyone is happy for it. There is nobody that represents this fine New Orleans style jazz better than the Buck Creek JB. Their standard for musicianship is unfailing. They play it right. They have fun and they are fun to be around.  What more can you say.

Members include: Jim Ritter, cornet/leader; John Skillman, clarinet; Frank Mesich, trombone; Bill Richards, piano; Jerry Addicott, banjo; Tom Holtz, tuba; John Gill, drums.

Bob and the gang are one of everyone’s favorite bands. It is San Francisco style played as well as it can be played. The band is blessed with several great voices; their vocals are terrific. You might see a couple of guests sitting in with this band. It is great to have Bob back.  

Members include: Bob Schulz, trumpet, vocals, leader; Kim Cusak, clarinet; Doug Finke, trombone; Jim Maihack, tuba, vocals; Ray Skjelbred, piano; Scott Anthony, banjo, vocals; Hal Smith, drums.

Last year, Bryan Shaw joined us as a guest artist after being away from his music for a while. Bryan had fun and our attendees had a ball. Every set Bryan sat in with was raised to another level. So, we asked Bryan to “come back with a band”. And, he is. Just the list of musicians will tell you what to expect. It is going to be “hot” and tight – played the way you like it. This will be fun. 

Members include:  Bryan Shaw, trumpet, leader; Evan Arntzen, reeds, vocals; ___________, trombone; Katie Cavera, string bass, vocals; Brad Roth, banjo; Clint Baker, drums; Ray Templin, piano.

This is one of everyone’s favorite bands and here for the ninth year in a row. The Grand Dominion sound has a “British flavor”; it is a REALLY hot band. This band is a favorite on the jazz cruises and at other festivals. We are proud to have them in Port Angeles. Don't Miss their "Jazz Gospel" set on Sunday morning.

Members include: Bob Pelland, piano/leader; Bob JAckson, trumpet/vocals; Jim Armstrong, trombone/vocals; Gerry Green, reeds; Jim Marsh, banjo/vocals; Jeff Hamilton, drums; Mike Fay, bass.

Everyone is a High Sierra follower. It is a fun group to follow. They are a high-energy bunch with great ensemble work and magnificent solos. Pieter Meijers always brings a few smiles between tunes. This is their ninth year in a row here. They are always welcome. Watch for their “Reeds A Plenty” set on Saturday.

Members include: Pieter Meijers, reeds/leader; Corry Gemme, trumpet; Howard Miyata, trombone/vocals; Bruce Huddleston, piano; Stan Huddleston, banjo; Earl McKee, tuba/vocals; Charlie Castro, drums.

This band plays basically here in the Seattle area.  You do not find them “on the circuit” so to speak.  But, for our attendees who have seen this band in the last two years, the band is one of their favorites and is back by request. This is a “no nonsense” band that plays the music right and hot. We are proud to have the Holotradband back. 

Members include: Dave Holo, cornet, vocals, leader; David Loomis, trombone, vocals; Bruce Hall, clarinet, soprano sax; Mike Daugherty, drums, vocals; Alex Guilbert, piano; Matt Weiner, bass; Lance Haslund, guitar, vocals.

This is a New Orleans style band with British Columbia roots. They are back for the third time and they bring a hot and solid musical presentation. Dancers love them and their vocals are great.  This band is scheduled on Saturday and Sunday. 

Members include: Leigh Smith, cornet, trumpet, vocals; Bob Storms, clarinet, vocals; Ron Minshall, trombone, vocals; Doug Balfour, piano, vocals; Don Ogilvie, guitar, banjo; Dave Brown, bass, vocals. Benji Bohannon, drums.

There are few really great pleasures in life but having the New Black Eagles back will be one of them. This band does not play on the West coast very often. But, this festival is blessed; they like to come here and we are privileged to have them. Few bands play OKOM with the authenticity, style and flair that they do. Enjoy the New Black Eagles. They will also play in the Afterglow. 

Members include:  Tony Pringle, cornet vocals, leader;  Billy Novick, reeds; Stan Vincent, trombone; Bob Pilsbury, piano, vocals; Stan Vincent, banjo; Pam Pameijer, drums; Barry Bockus, bass.

Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band (Bellevue, WA)

Bert Barr’s group is a trad lovers dream.  They never confuse or play with the music.  Their book is broad, they play it right and they play it tight.  This is their ninth year in a row here -- back by popular demand.  And, what a fine group of musicians it is.   Keep an eye on those two bass saxophones up front – they will amaze you.  It is our pleasure to have them here.

Members include: Bert Barr, cornet/leader; John Goodrich, reeds/vocals; Paul Woltz, reeds/vocals; trombone Tom Jacobus, Rose Marie Barr, piano; Al Latourette, banjo; Art Horgen, tuba.

This band is twelve years young. They typically frequent the musical hot spots of Boston and New England. But, this year we will be privileged to have theme here. You will hear mostly trad but may find a little “swing” thrown in.  They are musically wonderful and will fit in with all the other fine musicians here. This is a hot band and you will like them. 

Members include: Jeff Hughes, cornet, flugelhorn; John Clark, reeds, leader; Tom Boates, trombone, vocals; Ross Petot, piano; Jimmy Mazzy, banjo, vocals; Rick MacWilliams, tuba; Dave Didrikson, drums.

Everybody knows “Gentleman Jim” Buchmann. What a reed player; what a musician. When Jim joins a band on stage, everyone’s energy rises. Whatever the tune or the style of play, Jim plays within the band and adds a dimension of excitement. This will be a treat for everyone. See the program for particular sets in which Jim will appear.