The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band was formed in 2003 to present the sounds of traditional jazz to Washington DC audiences. We play New Orleans style, Chicago style, small-group swing, and mainstream. We’re a 7-piece group (6 instrumentalists plus vocalist) made up of highly accomplished performers in the idiom. Our repertoire encompasses the music of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, Eddie Condon, Benny Goodman and other early jazz pioneers, in addition to the Great American Songbook of such composers as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Hoagy Carmichael. Conducting workshops and “informances” about America’s early jazz heritage is a part of our mis
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Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Professional-level performances of classic jazz for listening, dancing or background. Hot New Orleans sounds and authentic swing. Vocal pop songs, ballads and blues. We're great for concerts, weddings, parties etc. Our audiences love us!
The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band was formed in 2003 to present the sounds of traditional jazz to Washington DC audiences. We play New Orleans style, Chicago style, small-group swing, and mainstream. We’re a seven-piece group (six instrumentalists plus vocalist) made up of highly accomplished performers in the idiom. Our repertoire encompasses the music of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, Eddie Condon, Benny Goodman and other early jazz pioneers, in addition to the Great American Songbook of such composers as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Hoagy Carmichael.
Originally affiliated with a local music conservatory, the band now operates independently. The members of the Conservatory Classic Jazz Band have deep experience in jazz education, and conducting workshops and “informances” about America’s early jazz heritage remains a part of our mission.
We perform all over the DC area. Our “home base” is Alfio's La Trattoria Restaurant in Chevy Chase, MD, where we play one Sunday a month from 2:30-5PM. Sit-ins are welcome.
We're very flexible and have our own sound system.
| September 23, 2023 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party |
A sampling of our tunes: I Double Dare You, Melancholy Blues, A Good Man is Hard to Find, Blue Lou, I Cried For You, Whip Me With Plenty of Love, More Than You Know, Someday You'll Be Sorry, Muddy Water, Stevedore Stomp, Jazz Me Blues, After You've Gone, Rosetta, Caravan, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone, Runnin' Wild, Out of Nowhere, Ciribiribin, Aunt Hagar's Blues, Nuages, Texas Moaner Blues, Love is Just Around the Corner, You Do Something to Me, Jealous Hearted Blues, At the Jazz Band Ball, I Cover the Waterfront, and many more.
| Dave Robinson | Leader/trumpet/cornet/bass trumpet |
| Gary Gregg | Clarinet/soprano sax/tenor sax |
| Brian Priebe | Trombone |
| Jeff Reynolds | Guitar/banjo |
| Dan Hall | Bass |
| Anders Eliasson | Drums/washboard |
| Lena Seikaly | Vocals |
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