JD Benjamin - cornet
Chris Cortier - trombone
Joe Keady - tuba
Chris Johnson - banjo/piano
Curt Garey - drums
Janelle Reichman - clarinet
with thanks to Marshall Wilson, Chris Bannon, Alice Bierhorst, and Paul "Fess" Fisher for their friendship, musicianship and support
Influences
Louis Armstrong, New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Bunk Johnson, King Oliver, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, George Lewis, Jimmie Noone, Bix, Billy Banks' Orchestra, Don Redman, Venuti & Lang, Django, Jelly Roll, Papa Celestin's Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Muggsy Spanier, Jabbo Smith, ODJB, Freddy Keppard's various groups, Cab Calloway & the Missourians, the Chicagoans, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Joplin and other ragtimers, and the rich heritage of African-American spirituals and blues can not possibly be understated or summarized here.
We're also inspired and influenced by all the brass and non-electric DIY bands in every form keeping music and communities alive in the world today.
The Red Hook Ramblers were formed in 2005 in Brooklyn, NY, by a group of friends who share a passion for classic jazz, blues, spirituals, ragtime, and more. Dedicated to keeping alive America's rich early music, the Ramblers encourage you to seek out original recordings by the legendary performers and come out to hear how we do it live.
We play regularly in and around New York City and are available to hire for funerals, weddings, parties, fundraisers, or just general calamity.
Each new jazz "friend" is important to us so, we appreciate your add very much.
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Hello Brooklyn!...my trio is playing in Brooklyn this Sunday night @ The Jalopy Theater (315 Columbia St, Red Hook, Brooklyn). Show starts at 8, we play at 9:30. Come by if you can.
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