Maple Leaf Seven

Maple Leaf Seven: traditional jazz and classic swing for listening, dancing and just plain fun - ALSO - Spirituals, gospel and jazz settings for worship.

Swing North Big Band: full-steam-ahead swing in the Basie tradition for dancing or concerts.

The Maple Leaf Seven, Vermont’s own traditional jazz band, provides traditional "dixieland" and classic swing throughout the northeast for jazz lovers and dancers. Maple Leaf Seven features traditional and contemporary interpretations of jazz standards on clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drums.
Maple Leaf Seven was founded in 1978 by jazz lovers in St. Johnsbury, VT. In the succeeding 40 years the band has played numerous concerts, weddings, parties and anniversary celebrations. During the summer months Maple Leaf is a highlight of many northern Vermont and New Hampshire town fairs and bandstands, including Danville, Irasburg, Bradford and Fairlee, VT. Fall brings Foliage and OktoberFest celebrations and Winter engagements include annual appearances at First Night - St. Johnsbury and Mardi Gras celebrations in addition to concerts, dances and private parties. We are available for weddings and parties throughout the year.
Maple Leaf's CD,s include: “Sweet Jesus” released in 2010 featuring spirituals, hymns and gospel numbers performed in the band's inimitable swinging style. Led by church musician Phil Brown, Maple Leaf Seven is also known for their series of “Dixieland” worship services. These services are held annually in Peacham and St. Johnsbury, VT and have been offered in churches throughout the northeast. Maple Leaf also provided traditional New Orleans style music for funerals and memorial services.
Maple Leaf Seven's earlier CD, "Tappin’ Time" is also available and includes traditional jazz tunes along with swing numbers. Sample tracks can be heard on the band’s web site at (link hidden). Maple Leaf Seven is represented by St. J. Jazz which also provides representation for Swing North - a "Basie style" big band and the St. J. Jazz Trio/Quartet/Quintet. A calendar of performances and contact information for bookings is available at the St. J. Jazz web site.

We provide our own professional sound system and stand lights. We require one 120v, 12 gauge minimum power line run to the performance area. Set up for Maple Leaf Seven requires 8'd by 12'w. Set up for Swing North Big Band requires 12'd by 24'w.

Outside performances require overhead protection from sun and/or rain. An 8' by 8' hard surface must be provided for drums and piano. Alternate performance spaces are recommended in the event of inclement weather. Cancelation fees apply.