Band Schedule

October 29, 2024 – Halloween Edition!
– Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am

You’ve already enjoyed Sean Krazit’s saxophone playing in numerous swing jazz bands, including Sam Rocha and his Cool Friends, Nirav Sanghani and the Pacific Six, and Evelyn and her Vintage Ties.  Tonight Sean brings his own band, the Juniper Jazz Band, as they play all of your favorite 1920s-40s traditional jazz and classic small-group swing!  Great music and tempos for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag!

Check out Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band here:

And then dance to them live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!

The After-Hours Jam Session is now a regular monthly feature at the Woodchopper’s Ball, happening on the last Tuesday of the month, 11:30pm-1:30am, immediately following our regular Live Music Dance Party.  Spread the word!

    • Held in the lounge, with the bar staying open extra late, until 1:30am, and with space for dancing!  Take a nap Tuesday, and plan to work from home on Wednesday–this jam party will swing until late!
    • Included with admission to the Live Music Dance Party,  $15 ($5 after 11:00pm)!  Must arrive before doors close at 12:00am midnight.
    • Musicians of all levels welcome!  If you play an instrument or sing, here’s your chance to jam with other musicians.

November 5, 2024 – Carl Sonny Leyland Trio

Carl Sonny Leyland Trio

Influenced by boogie woogie greats Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, and Meade “Lux” Lewis, piano virtuoso Carl Sonny Leyland’s repertoire also includes ragtime, early jazz, blues, rock’n’roll, and western swing styles.  While he possesses the necessary vocabulary to pay tribute to the greats of old, his playing displays an infectious spontaneity, allowing each performance to be an opportunity to say something new.  The Carl Sonny Leyland Trio is filled out by trad jazz bassist Marty Eggers and the inventive and hard-swingin’ Jeff Hamilton on drums.  Don’t miss this rare Bay Area appearance by one of today’s finest boogie woogie piano players!

November 12, 2024 – Benny Amon’s New Orleans Pearls Quartet

Benny Amón’s New Orleans Pearls Quartet

Benny Amón’s relatively young career in jazz has established him as a prominent early jazz drummer.  Currently splitting his time between his native Bay Area & his adopted long term home of New Orleans, Benny continues to pursue opportunities to perform, teach, and record with world class musicians.  Benny’s New Orleans Pearls Quartet will present New Orleans Dance Hall jazz reminiscent of the great Bunk Johnson and George Lewis Bands that revived New Orleans Jazz.

November 19, 2024 – Nirav Sanghani and the Pacific Six

Nirav Sanghani and the Pacific Six

Led by longtime musician and swing dancer Nirav Sanghani, the Pacific Six plays tight arrangements of early jazz and swing tunes for dancers and listeners.  For the Woodchopper’s Ball, the band’s repertoire will include a focus on the 1930s vocal recordings of Billie Holiday, Mildred Bailey, and more.  The band has been playing for live audiences since 2017 and released albums in 2019 and 2022 (both available on Bandcamp).