Bio Page
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Founding Members: Jerry Zigmont - trombone, drums, vocals; Ron Fraser - banjo, John Russell - drums, harmonica, vocals; Tom Sharp - clarient, alto sax, vocals; Bill Sinclair - piano; Steve Bulmer - acoustic bass, tuba, vocals
Hey!!! 
look at this!
Some people may not think 1917 was a very significant year. Woodrow Wilson was in the middle of his second term, World War I would rage another year and cars were funny looking. Yet jazz musicians should perk up at the mention of the year 1917 for it was the first time a jazz recording was ever made. Of more
esoteric interest, it was also the year the U.S. Navy would shut down the "red light" district in New Orleans, causing the migration of the traditional jazz sounds from there across the country. Thus the 1917 Jazz Band takes their name from the year that meant so much.
The 1917 Band produces some of the most exciting traditional jazz and blues anywhere today. Audiences of all ages are drawn in by the group's enthusiastic approach to the music and its compelling rhythmic drive. Their exuberant music can clearly be traced to its early jazz roots, while simultaneously establishing
itself as a vital part of today's current jazz scene.
The 1917 Jazz Band year 2002 lineup:
Tom Sharp - Clarinet, Sax, Vocals; Band Leader
Bill Sinclair - Piano, Vocals
Tom Palinko - Drums
Charlie Weyant - Clarinet, Sax, Vocals
(Charlie LOVES to play 'River, Stay Away From My Door'!)
Bobo Lavorgna - Bass, Vocals
Traditional New Orleans Jazz (that's 'Nawlins, ya'll!)
For bookings and information:
Email: 1917@puddingbench.com
or Phone: (203)467-7802
Appearing Every Saturday Night at 7:30 PM at:
548 Boston Post Road
(Route 1 - at the Singing Bridge)
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-7224
SPECIAL NOTE: Due to a special St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Bill's Seafood featuring 'Save The Train-Crazy Music!', The 1917 Jazz Band will not be performing at Bill's Seafood March 16th. Please keep your hands and feet inside the performance until the Restaurant has come to a complete stop
1917 Jazz Band Bill's Seafood Page
1917 Jazz Band Recordings Page