THE Storyville Jassband, founded in 1959, will be performing at Calstock Arts on Tuesday, September 27.

The Dutch band has a distinct affiliation with the sound of jazz and will be continuing playing this style of music with great enthusiasm and a touch of humour.

The Storyville Jassband have played with numerous guests such as Sheila Collier, Lillian Boutté. The band celebrated their 50 anniversary with a Jubilee Concert where Chris Barber played as a special guest.

The Storyville Jassband has made 11 CD’s of which eight of them were on the Timeless label.

The team behind the band:

During his career Michael played as a freelance trumpet player, Nowadays he plays lead trumpet as a regular member of The Storyville Jassband.

As a child prodigy Eugène played at a very early age with all the famous Jazz players in Holland and even abroad. He writes beautiful musical arrangements for The Storyville Jassband.

Superb Trad-trombone player and scat-vocalist Vincent, is a winner of vocalist prize during the International Jazz Festival Breda.

Professional double bass player Jules has a musical heart in the right place. Young and passionate, he and the other members of the rhythm section put the orchestra on track.

Stef played most of his career as a professional classical musician in Symphony Orchestra’s. His love for Jazz is profound and is a super Jazz drummer.

One of the most important professional banjo players in Europe, Tom’s main instrument is the plectrum banjo.

Tom has played all continents except Antartica either as a regular member or as a special guest with numerous bands.

To book tickets, visit: calstockarts.org/event/27-september-the-storyville-jass-band/