Black Swan Classic Jazz Band

Black Swan Classic Jazz Band formed in 1989 as a hot dance band dedicated to the preservation and performance of Dixieland, old-time gospel, early jazz and ragtime music. The band has toured numerous festivals and community events in the U.S. and British Columbia. When not on the road, the band's members call Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley home. Black Swan's regular musicians: Kit Johnson - Tuba & leader, arranger/composer; Marilyn Keller - Vocalist; Ron Leach - Drums; Alan Phillips - Banjo & Vocals; Andy Hall - Piano; Steve Matthes - Clarinet, arranger/composer; Don Stone - Trombone; Rick Holzgrafe - Cornet. There are numerous other members of the Black Swan band.