Originally formed in 1990 at the request of Bob Erdos of Stomp Off Records to record a tribute to Ken Colyer, the Albion Jazz Band is together again and available for jazz festivals and tours. The band features the original lineup of Mike Cox on banjo; Tony Pringle on cornet; Gerry Green on clarinet and alto sax; Mike McCombe on drums; Bob Pelland on piano; Jim Klippert on trombone and Mike Fay on string bass. The band has issued several CDs, and a new one, recorded at the Bude Jazz Festival this past July, is planned for release in December 2004. Full details are available on their website.

Billy Novick, who joined us at Thanksgiving 1986, playing Clarinet and Alto Sax in the band, is also extremely busy playing other gigs. He is also actively involved in a duo with guitarist Guy Van Duser. For information on Billy's other activities, recordings, etc., please visit Billy's website.

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) brings the excitement of the arts into the MetroWest community by providing a vibrant concert venue and community center featuring live music, dance, theater and visual art.

TCAN provides a cultural focus where established artists and talented newcomers present performances, literary events and art exhibitions in a cultural environment that brings together individuals and families, children and seniors. All are welcome, and all who enter benefit from exposure to the arts in this creative and interactive environment.

An active, adventuresome program of live performance emerges as the artistic core of TCAN.

Over 350 performances are staged each year, presented in Natick's own historic Central Fire Station originally constructed in 1875 and newly restored as an intimate concert venue featuring 290 seats, new state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, automated ticketing system, teaching facilities, art gallery and indoor cafe.

In October 1975 the present band was founded by Paul Zelders who also stood at the base of a CSJB in 1958 in Geleen-NL which existed up till 1970. The band plays so-called traditional jazz, a music form raised in the 20th century by a vast crowd of musicians, now spread around the whole globe. Of course we find our first inspiration in the glorious examples of the Twenties to name but a few like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton but we are also very much inspired by fellow bands like the New Black Eagle JB (Boston, USA) and bands in the "Frisco" style (originated by Lu Watters and Turk Murphy). We also are fans of good New Orleans revival jazz music as played by George Lewis and his many followers. We hope to take a modest part in the survival of this fine music in this 21st century!

Dixieland (Traditional Jazz is the name preferred by musicians) is still alive today. This site is here for you to explore the music of my father Doc Evans, learn about the characters who play trad jazz and give jazz fans an opportunity to listen to the hot jazz of the '20s, the '40s and today. (Allan Evans - Doc's son)

Some of you may be aware of the "Jazz Discography", published by Tom Lord. This discography has information on over 400,000 Jazz releases on 78s, 45s, LPs and CDs. It is available in both Book and CD-ROM formats.

Fred Burnett maintains a page on his website with links for many of the traditional jazz bands that play regularly in the north of England. In addition, he publishes band calendars with details of who's playing where and when, and details of upcoming jazz festivals.

If you are planning a trip to the UK, or simply have a desire to see what's happening "over the pond", this site might be worth a visit.

John and Una Hanlon, who ran the former "Coffee, Tea, and Melody" coffeeshop and pub in Stow MA, opened their new restaurant/pub - "J.P. O'Hanlon's" - in Ayer Ma, in 1999. In June 2005, the pub was sold to it's new owners - Rod Jennette, Roisin Kane, and Liam Kane - who vow to maintain it's established reputation for good food and good beer. For information on their food menu; music schedule; and other goodies, please visit their website.

Formed back in the 60’s, in the UK, by Max Collie, the band has had fewer personnel changes than most other professional bands in existence today. A string of highly successful record albums and countless radio and TV appearances all over the world, testify to the fact that they are undoubtedly one of the leading traditional jazz bands in the world today. Please visit the official website of the band, where you will find info on tour dates; photo galleries; CDs and DVDs; and much more.

Every year for the past 23 years, the Black Eagles have played at the Mount Gretna Playhouse near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This venue has produced some of the most exciting and commercially viable recordings for us, and many of these are available on our own label and on the Stomp Off label.

The venue is in a beautiful and quiet location as can be seen from the accompanying photo.

If you purchase books from Amazon.com you can help support their music program by doing so through the Mount Gretna Playhouse site - they receive a small commission for every book purchase made via their site.

This is a Video made by a 10-year old New Orleans native. Nothing substitutes for actually being in NO during Mardi Gras, but this video presents a pretty good look at the famed event. The video contains some interesting background music, and also includes some comments on the recovery from Katrina.

Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival "the crown jewel of jazz festivals." The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, in San Diego. The SDTDJF is a favorite of festival-goers from around the globe. All venues are conveniently located in the Town & Country Convention Center. There are large concert rooms with double dance floors and small, intimate "listening" rooms. All are non-smoking. The festival bands represent a wide variety of traditional jazz, dixieland and swing styles. The festival offers something for every taste in classic jazz.

The Traditional Jazz Library at the University of New Hampshire is now offering a new jazz CD entitled "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?". The recording focuses on music related to New Orleans and its musicians and songwriters. The UNH Library is underwriting all production costs so that all proceeds directly support hurricane relief through two charities: "MusiCares: Hurricane Relief 2005" and "American Library Association: Katrina Relief Fund". Among the tracks featured on the CD is a previously unreleased version of "Mahogany Hall Stomp" by "The New Black Eagle Jazz Band".