April 1,
2009
The Crown Island Jazz Band focuses on traditional
jazz commonly known as “Dixieland” style jazz. We do allow
ourselves to “color outside the line” once in a while
and play an occasional polka or a waltz. Even then, however, the songs
will probably have a slight Dixieland flavor. Crown Island Jazz Band
originated in 2002 and used the name Crown Island because the two
founding members were from the “Crown City” of Coronado.
We will play at any event where there is a desire to transform an
ordinary atmosphere into a lively and exuberant occasion.
Over the
next few weeks we will be resurrect our group (and this site) after
the tragic losses of David Green and Dale Swisher.
Joining
us will be Alan LaMotte on trombone and Tom Conti on reeds
and vocal. Although we can never replace David or Dale we
will march onward like the saints in the grand tradition of New
Orleans jazz.
New
photos and biographies will be added and our upcoming events will be
listed.
As we
move forward we will keep David and Dale in our hearts and dedicate
our reborn band to their memory as we know they would want us to.
