Artist description Emperors of Jazz, led by Jack Smasal, has a 7 piece ensemble that plays on riverboats. They play upbeat high-powered dixieland and sing fun songs.

Music Style Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Musical Influences Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain

Similar Artists Dukes of Dixieland, Jim Cullum, Rosie O'Grady's

Artist History After opening Valley Fair Amusement Park in 1976, the founding members got hooked into playing Dixieland music. For the last 18 years their home has been on the Andiamo Riverboat in Stillwater, MN.

Group Members Trumpet - Scott Snyder Clarinet - Fred Richardson Trombone - Dave Naylor Also Sax - Merlin Brunkow Tuba - Nathan Earp Banjo - Rich Neuwirth Drums - Jack Smasal

Instruments clarinet, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone, banjo, tuba, drums, washboard

Albums Floatin' Down With The Emperors Of Jazz

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota - USA

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