the chicago 7
plays jazz of the '20s & '30s!
marc smason - trombone/voice
jeremy shaskus - sax/clarinet
jim parfitt - guitar
gus derhard - tuba
luca cartner - drums
organized by trombonist, marc smason, the band is a salute to, and extension of, the polyphonic early hot jazz styles of new orleans, chicago and new york. the chicago 7 has played concerts and clubs around the pacific n.w. for many years and garnered quite a following!
repertoire ranges from louis armstrong to charles mingus and includes original material as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgu0wpmurm8&feature=youtu.be
a very hot band!
Smason's vocals...are at once dry and emotional, lending a fresh, believable quality.
Mike Dennis, EarshotAnd you can hear Smason's Sinatra-like crooning...
Roberta Penn, The Rocket
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