Mighty Aphrodite Jazz Band - Vancouver BC

One of the hottest new bands to hit the jazz circuit. These seven dynamic females, hailing from the west coast of Canada to California, have become regulars on the festival circuit and together or individually, have performed all over the world including Europe and Japan. Smart and sassy jazz at its best!

We3 - Nashville, Tennessee

A trio in the Benny Goodman style featuring clarinet, piano and drums.  Bob Draga's soaring melodies, inspired improvisations and rich tone are supported by the sensitive yet powerful piano work of Jeff Barnhart. Both are backed by Danny Coots' endlessly intricate and inventive rhythms and artistry.  In performance, We3 covers over 60 years of music, ranging from ragtime to stride, ballads to bounces, and a surprise or two thrown in!  Experience the delightful work and simpatico of a trio featuring gifted, emotional players that are above and beyond, true friends.

Gator Beat - Sonoma, California

The Gator Beat has been playing dances and festivals on the West Coast for 20 years. We specialize in our own brand of South Louisiana music - it combines traditional Cajun and Zydeco with a wonderful mixture of original songs. The flavor is always spicy, like a good gumbo, and bound to please. Be it a concert, a dance, or a down home crawfish feed, we have been there, and everyone has had a good time.

South Medford Suitz - Medford, Oregon
 
South Medford Suitz is a small jazz ensemble in the swing band style. The Suitz perform at a variety of venues, including concerts, festivals, competitions weddings, receptions, and parties. Students earn membership into the Suitz through auditions held every spring. This past May the Suitz made their second appearance at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee and have been invited to return for a third straight appearance in 2008. The Suitz appeared at the Medford Jubilee last year in a limited role and are back this year "in force" with appearances at the Golf Tournament Awards Banquet, the Sponsor's Reception and at various venues throughout the weekend.

Oregon Coast Lab Band - North Bend, Oregon

This group of young performers has a way of captivating our growing audience. The Lab Band Program Association was created in 1992 to give young musicians on Oregon's south coast an opportunity to expand their musical skills through education and performance. They specialize in jazz, the "Big Band" sound including vocalists, with satellite specialty bands performing Dixieland and soft rock. This is a group of young talented performers you will not want to miss.

Sponsored by: Leon & Edith Sherman and Rogue Disposal & Recycling, Inc.

Blue Street Jazz Band - Fresno, California

The Blue Street Jazz Band has been a major force on the jazz circuit for a number of years. This band has been one of the most innovative groups in traditional jazz. Original songs, creative arrangements and individual musical expertise is the hallmark of the band. Although traditional jazz is the cornerstone,  the band earned the reputation as "The Bad Boys of Dixieland" for their eclectic tastes in music.

Stompy Jones - Berkeley, California

Stompy Jones is a San Francisco based sextet, renowned for their jumpin' rhythm, wailing improvisations, hip charm and explosive stage show. Whether appearing at a posh supper club, concert hall, festival or down the road a piece, the solid sounds of these journeymen of jump are delivered in the romping, joyous, overwhelming style of jazz that came to be known as Rock and Roll! 

Titan Hot Seven - Nashville, Tennessee

The Titan Hot Seven is being hailed by fans, musicians and critics alike as possessing a powerful ensemble capable of going from a whisper to a roar in the space of one tune. The musicians' rapport with their audience and each other combines with their hot playing and between tune shenanigans, flooding the Titan Hot Seven with requests to return to virtually every festival and club they have played. So get there early if you want a seat.

Sponsored by: KOGAP Enterprises Inc. & Jerry & Donnis Laussman

Wally's Warehouse Waifs - Otisville, Michigan

They have a lot stored up for you. They put their hearts and souls together to share their favorite tunes, leaving their fans wanting more of their extraordinary technical prowess and improvisation. What a sensation!

Sponsored by: Rogue Federal Credit Union

Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums - Emeryville, California

Called "Instant Crowd Favorites" by the San Francisco Blues Festival and "Consummate musicians and entertainers" by New York City's Lincoln Center, Lucky and Getit really shine before a live audience, bringing an intense energy and sheer personal magnetism to the stage, exercising wit in a continuous battle of the sexes. They've earned a reputation as captivating entertainers with "superior musicianship" (Downbeat), engaging audiences at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece, the San Francisco Blues Festival, as the house band at the Derby in Hollywood, and hundreds of nightclubs, festivals, and performing arts centers around the world.

Tom Rigney and Flambeau - Berkeley, California

After fifteen years as the leader and electrifying violinist of The Sundogs, fiddler/composer Tom Rigney steps out on his own with a hot new band, Flambeau. The repertoire is original, eclectic, passionate, and filled with a musical and emotional intensity that will come as no surprise to followers of Rigneys career.

Sponsored by: Maentz Agency

High Sierra Jazz Band - Three Rivers, California

The High Sierra Jazz Band was formed in 1976 in the small town of Three Rivers, located in Central California at the entrance to the Sequoia National Park. The band has seen only a few changes in its long history. Of the original six members, four: Charlie Castro, Bruce and Stan Huddleston and Earl McKee, are still active members. From the beginning the band has enjoyed enormous popularity; it enjoys the support of a large group of jazz fans. An American Rag readers poll recently pronounced the High Sierra Jazz Band the second most popular traditional jazz band ever, just behind the Turk Murphy band, ahead of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Cornet Chop Suey - St. Louis, MO

With a high-energy front-line and a powerful rhythm section they have at least a century of songs in their repertoire, from the rags and Dixie of the early 1900's to contemporary jump, jazz, and swing. They guarantee that an hour later you'll be hungry for more.

Sponsored by: ComNet Marketing Group

Club 7 - Eugene, Oregon

Club 7 is a fresh new group of young musicians straight out of Eugene, Oregon. This enthusiastic quartet will make you laugh, cry and dance to your hearts delight. Michael Almich, Clarinetist and band-leader has been making appearances at the Medford Jazz Jubilee with Oregon Coast Lab Band since 1998. Be prepared this year to get your socks knocked off once again by this dynamic group.

Queen City Jazz Band - Littleton, Colorado

The Queen City Jazz Band brings to life the music of Louis Armstong, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Kid Ory, Bix Beiderbecke and Ma Rainey. To date the band has made 20 recordings and has been seen at festivals across North America and Europe. Of note: Queen City appeared at the very first Medford Jubilee in 1989.

Blue Renditions - Frenso, California
 
A spin-off from Blue Street Jazz Band, Blue Renditions is made up of the Blue Street's younger members and a "Professor". (Well, Jason Wanner is also a regular member of Blue Street when he's not teaching at the Mammoth Jazz Camp.) It's a pretty hot ensemble. They're not only fun to watch but great to listen to. Leader is Sherri Colby, vocalist. Other members are Jason Wanner, piano; Jason Jurcak, bass; Nate Ketner, reeds and Rick Canfield, drums.

Spotlight on Mel Tormé - Southern Oregon

"Spotlight on Mel Tormé - A Little Biography and a Lot of Music." Camelot Theatre's 2008 production starring Joe Diamond as Mel Tormé. Joe brings Mel Tormé to life with an evening of humor, vocal brilliance, and great music. Songs include "Take the 'A' Train," "Stardust," "Blue Moon," "Lulu's Back in Town," "Too Close for Comfort," Just in Time," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more. Joe is joined by Musical Director and Arranger, Robin Lawson on keyboards and he is backed with an eight-piece jazz band. Two complete performances, Friday and Saturday at the Craterian Theater. Admission by Jubilee Badge or to the public $15 at the door.

Sponsored by: George Mattos and Garner Financial Services

 Beth Baker and A Little Good News with Chorus - Southern Oregon

Beth Baker fell in love with black gospel music while living in New York City. She was the featured soloist with the East Village Gospel Choir under the direction of Ronald Metcalf. Sunday's performance at the Craterian is guaranteed to be a hand-clappin', roof-raisin' celebration covering old favorites such as "Amazing Grace", a jazzy version of "Blessed Assurance" and many more!

"This is a voice you don't dare miss; a glorious natural sound, a kind of life force that can give authentic chills." --SF Chronicle.

Admission by Jubilee Badge or to the public $5 at the door.