Performance History
Past performances of the Black Swan Classic Jazz Band are described here for historical purposes. Most recent performances are listed first. Information includes a description of the performance, location, date and time of the performance, and the names of the Musicians who played.
2003 Performances:
| DATE | PERFORMERS | OTHER INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| January
12 1:00pm to 5:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal |
Willamette Valley Jazz Society The WVJS session featured Black Swan, dancing and a host of fine jam musicians. The hosting venue was the Eagles Lodge in south Salem, Oregon. |
| February
8 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Hot and Cool Jazz Break This was a one-day event sponsored by Ed Zimbrick's Hot an Cool festivals, held at the Gateway ELKs Lodge in Portland, Oregon. |
| February
9 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal |
1st Presbyterian Church We performed a one-hour gospel concert at 10:30am and a two-hour Dixieland concert beginning at 2pm at the historic 1st Presbyterian Church in Corvallis, Oregon. |
| February 14-16 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet Jerry Heermans, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Aberdeen's Rain or Shine Dixieland Festival Black Swan performed eight sets at this annual Valentine's Day weekend event, including gospel performance on Sunday at the Aberdeen First United Methodist Church. All performance venues were located in Aberdeen and Hoquiam, Washington. |
| February 22 Various Times |
Ernie Carbajal, trumpet Lew Chapman, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Queen of the West The Black Swan quartet filled in for Pat O'Neal's Riverboat Jazz Band on the Queen of the West sternwheeler cruise ship near Portland, Oregon. The ensemble performed at the Jantzen beach Red Lion during embarkation and was the featured entertainment on board that evening. |
| February 26 6:00 to 9:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Glenn Griffith, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Heritage Dance Party (BridgePort Brewing Co.) This was a self-produced dance event sponsored by Black Swan and held upstairs at the BridgePort in northwest Portland, Oregon. |
| February 27 7 :00 to 10:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Glenn Griffith, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Kennedy School Mardi Gras Party (McMennamin's) This was a Mardi Gras party sponsored by McMennamin's Kennedy School in Portland, Oregon, held in the old, historic gymnasium. |
| March 2 1:00 to 5:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon Black Swan performed again to a record turnout at the monthly TJSO session held at the Eagles on the Green in Eugene, Oregon. |
| March 7-9 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Dixieland Monterey |
| March 14-16 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Southcoast Clambake |
| April 11-13 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Ragtime Rhodie Festival |
| May 3 5 :00 to 8:00pm |
Ernie Carbajal, trumpet Lew Chapman, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Davis Birthday Party The Black Swan Quartet performed on the Portland Rose Sternwheeler for this private event. |
| May 17 7 :30 to 10:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Rolling Hills United Methodist Church Black Swan performed for a fundraiser for the October Dixieland festival held at this wonderful venue in the hills near Palos Verdes, California. |
| May 18 2 :00 to 5:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Norris Pavilion This was a matinee concert for a four-program Dixieland Jazz series held at the Norris Pavilion in Palos Verdes, California. This concert was recorded and several of the tracks are included on Dance Hall Favorites. |
| May 23-26 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Sacramento Jubilee |
| May 30 - June 1 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Spokane Dixieland Festival |
| June 5 6:00 to 7:00pm |
Bert Barr, trumpet Laird Halling, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Rose Festival High School Festival of Bands |
| July 4-6 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Great America Dixieland Festival |
| July 11 8:00 to 11:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Sweet Oregon Grill |
| July 14 7:00 to 8:30pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Monteith Park Concert Series |
| July 17 6:00 to 9:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Waverley Country Club |
| July 26 12:00 to 2:00pm |
Dave McCrary, trumpet John Bennett, piano Laird Halling, clarinet Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Private Party: Subaru of Oregon |
| August 1 6:00 to 9:00pm |
Ernie Carbajal, trumpet Lew Chapman, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Private Party: Gedney Birthday Party |
| August 29-31 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal |
Portland Hot & Cool Jazz Festival |
| September 5 10:15 to 11:15am |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Pat O'Neal, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Prime of Life Convention |
| September 14 6:00 to 9:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet Devin Sanders, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Craig McKinley, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Private Party: Country Coach |
| October 10-12 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Medford Jazz Jubilee |
| October 24-26 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Lake of the Ozarks Jazz Festival |
| November 7-9 Various Times |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Lew Chapman, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Diggin' Dixie at the Beach Festival |
| December 28 1:00 to 5:00pm |
Marilyn Keller, vocal Ernie Carbajal, trumpet John Bennett, piano Steve Matthes, clarinet Ron Leach, drums Pat O'Neal, trombone Alan Phillips, banjo Kit Johnson, tuba |
Portland Dixieland Society |