Dixieland, early jazz styles, ragtime and old-time gospel music
Black Swan is a fun, artistic group that specializes in Dixieland, early jazz styles, ragtime and old-time gospel. The band loves the hot jazz music of the 1920s and features the sizzling talents of vocalist Marilyn Keller.
The ensemble also sports top-notch trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, piano, banjo and drum instrumentalists. Take a few moments and get to know us through our home on the Internet, or email the band members from their individual bios.
We'll look forward to meeting you soon at your favorite "happy jazz" event!
- Information About the Band includes band and artist bios, recent newsletters and our performance history.
- Our next public performance is at the Rialto Poolroom Bar & Cafe for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd in Portland, and at the Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon in Eugene on May 3rd. Check out all of our upcoming events on the Black Swan Schedule.
- Free, full-length sample songs from our latest two recordings are available right here:
Battle Hymn of the Republic (4:17 minutes; MP3) from Feel the Spirit (2007)
Dude Ranch Blues (3:35 minutes; MP3) from This Joint is Jumpin' (2005) - A description of our Feature shows, including Fats Waller Favorites, Hoagy Carmichael, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit Gospel Concert, and Ragtime Revelry.
- Do you want to join the band? Pick up our sporty new Black Swan Polo? Or check out the complete listing of our Recordings and Arrangements, for some great gift ideas. You can order online in moments or print out a mail-in order form to slow the process down to a more reasonable pace.
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- Great ideas about How We Can Help you make your special occasion a day to remember! Festivals, concerts, dances, weddings, anniversaries, parties, Mardi Gras celebrations. We do them and you'll enjoy the experience!
- Learn how to book Black Swan Classic Jazz Band for your event.
- Other Interesting Stuff like web site links and action pictures of past performances.