Zoltans

Bio:

The Zoltans are a Jump-jive band. They hail from Southend-on-sea (a seaside town 40 miles East of London with the longest pleasure pier in the world), Essex, England and are steeped in the repertoire of Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris and Rent Party. (Zoltan Rick was a founder member of Rent Party playing piano with the band for 2 years before they made it big in the early 1980s. This is the main reason he formed The Zoltans who play much of the early RENT PARTY repertoire plus more Louis Jordan numbers taking the band forward ) They specialise in performing live in front of an audience who are usually motivated towards the bar and then the dancefloor. The "sheer joy" of this music is evident on their faces whilst performing - a joy that is strangely infectious.

Member Since:

February 10, 2009

Members:

Zoltana Karen on trumpet & vocals, Special guest Sugar Ray Ford on lead vocals, Zoltan Bob on drums, Zoltan Clive on tenor sax, Zoltan Gerry on alto sax & Zoltan Andy on bass with Zoltan Ricardo on piano.

Influences:

Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vincent, Big Joe Turner, Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Louis Prima...& RENT PARTY

Sounds Like:

The band is having a good time - especially when the dance floor is crowded!