The Queen City Jazz Band will be featured on the Sunday, February 19th Denver Jazz Club Mardi Gras Session at Westminster Elks Club (3850 Elk Drive). This band has been playing Mardi Gras music for nearly 60 years! Leader Bill Clark plays tuba, with Kevin Bollinger, trumpet; John Bredenberg, reeds; Eric Staffeldt, trombone; Hank Troy, piano; Rory Thomas, banjo; Tony Pantelis, drums; and singer Wende Harston. Don’t miss this very special event!
Guest artist Clint Baker is an extremely versatile musician. He performs on trumpet/cornet, trombone, clarinet, guitar, banjo, tuba, string bass and drums!!
There will be complimentary Louisiana-style gumbo, and the club will even supply the beads! Performances will take place from 1:30 until 5pm, with the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars and the UC Denver Claim Jumpers alternating on abbreviated sets during the breaks of the Queen City Jazz Band.