Imagine!
A New Orleans marching band infused with modern harmonies and skittering bebop lines,
all over a danceable second line beat and you'll have an idea of what
Jeff Newell's New-Trad Octet
is all about!
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What have people said about us?
  • A fantastic mixture of influences...rooted equally in jazz past and present - Chicago Tribune
  • An innovative band thoroughly steeped in tradition - Jazzgram
  • Certainly doesn't lack for fun! - Chicago Reader
  • Most ingenious! - New York Sun
  • Them boys is alright!! - Huey Long


  • You can also learn about these exciting projects!!

    "Sousa in the Parks"

    "Hymn Pan Alley"


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