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