Ben Mauger – cornet, Bob Peruzzi – trombone, Bob Rawlins – clarinet/alto sax, soprano sax, Bob Kreitz – piano, Jason Roach – bass sax, Doug Kulp – drums
Ben Mauger’s Speakeasy Six Jazz Band from Pennsylvania is a real crowd pleaser, a New Orleans Dixieland/Traditional Jazz Band that plays music from the 1920’s-30’s.  “Music is therapeutic! It’s Jazz – we enjoy what we’re doing, and making it up as we go.”

Ain’t she sweet

Kansas City Man Blues

 

 

 

Drummer Doug Kulp keeps impeccable two-beat time.

 

 

 
Honeysuckle Rose, My Honey’s Loving Arms, the classic Margie. Very danceable repertoire.

Take Your Tomorrows – with a different take:

 

 

 

 

Bob Peruzzi had the trombone talking in Somebody Stole My Gal, and was featured on Whispering.

 

 

 

This was Ben’s fourth appearance at the Hot Steamed Jazz Fest, The Speakeasy Six were a hit with Ben’s fluent and articulate cornet, their precise timing, and unusual bass saxophone.

 

 

 

Jason Roach keeps everyone in time with the bass sax, and is featured on
Joe Avery’s Piece

Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me
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Bob Kreitz learned piano from playing old piano rolls; is always mindful of the melody.

Ben says that when he was in the 11th grade, somebody told him to go out for sports, football, something that was important, not the Band!  Yet here he is, 56 years old, still playing and loving it.  Music really is Therapeutic!

Ben has a band for every occasion, including a 10 piece “Roaring 20′s Hot Jazz Band”. Check him out at  www.benmaugersvintagejazzband.com

Rawlins takes out the soprano sax, and Kulp is let loose on drums.
Star Wars Cantina Band

Ben Mauger’s web site:    Ben Mauger’s Vintage Jazz Band – Pennsylvania