Chicago Cellar Boys

The Chicago Cellar Boys have been electrifying audiences in Chicago and beyond since 2017 with raw, invigorating "hot" jazz of the 1920s -- think King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Teschemacher, Clarence Williams, and Jimmie Noone. The GOOD stuff. The sextet includes seasoned professionals who have toured and recorded with Leon Redbone and Vince Giordano and been featured in the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire. The band prides itself on its authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s. The Cellar Boys are adept at fitting any atmosphere; The band is equally at home in concert, in a bar, at a party, or while guests dine. Andy Schumm (cornet, clarinet, saxophone, arranger), John Otto (clarinet, saxophone), Natalie Scharf (clarinet, saxophone), Paul Asaro (piano, vocals), Jim Barrett (banjo, guitar), Dave Bock (tuba, string bass)

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