Conservatory Classic Jazz Band

Centreville, VA

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

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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Booking information

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Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

What to expect

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!

About

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.

Additional booking notes

We're very flexible and have our own sound system.

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2023

23

Saturday

Holiday Party

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Clifton, VA

Team

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

Set list

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.

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