the chicago 7

plays jazz of the '20s & '30s!

marc smason - trombone/voice
ahamefule oluo - trumpet
brian kent - sax/clarinet
michael gotz - guitar
oleg ruvinov - tuba/bass
greg campbell - 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 several years and garnered quite a following! vocalist - supreme, joanne klein often joins in the fun.

repertoire ranges from louis armstrong to charles mingus and includes original material as well.
a very hot band!

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Smason's vocals...are at once dry and emotional, lending a fresh, believable quality.

Mike Dennis, Earshot

And you can hear Smason's Sinatra-like crooning...

Roberta Penn, The Rocket

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song samples

just a closer walk
big boss man
more than you know
o lady be good