Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have become renowned for their high-energy live shows, touring in over 40 countries. The band aims to spread cheer with their swinging music and classic vintage style, from crooning smooth ballads to blasting honking rhythm and blues to the infectious rhythm of rock 'n' roll's roots. Having […]

Early Set | Jazz Big Band 5:30 – 8:30: KEVIN BLANCQ BIG BAND Trumpeter/Educator brings his fabulous swingin' big band featuring tunes from the Great American songbook. A native of New Orleans, Kevin Blancq began musical studies with piano at age 9, trumpet at 10, and drums at 13. At the New Orleans Center for […]

Late Set | Jazz Band 9:00 – 12:00: Swingadelic Big Band. Swingadelic, hailed as "Hoboken's greatest little big band," is led by bassist Dave Post. This outfit plays a mix of Swing, Jump Blues, vintage rhythm & blues and much more. Swingadelic has performed at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing, NJPAC, and at many festivals, including […]

Late Set | Jazz Band 9:00 – 12:00: Stan Rubin Orchestra feat. Joe Politi Stan Rubin Orchestra feat. Joe Politi "Swing is a form of music that grew out of jazz," explained Stan Rubin. "The beauty of big-band swing is that it combines musical structure with improvisation, the hallmark of jazz, but swing doesn’t abandon […]