(Essex, CT) New Orleans style traditional jazz in Connecticut – The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival turned up the heat, during the weekend of June 20, 21 and 22 at the Essex Steam Train.
VIDEOS AND REVIEWS OF
2014 IN THE WORKS!
Proceeds from the festival benefit The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, CT, founded by the late Paul Newman.
More than 11 bands performed in the best New England Weather we’ve had yet. Great music, great jazz. Videos are in the works. Stay tuned.
THE BANDS
Bands scheduled to appear at the 2014 Hot Steamed Jazz Festival include:
– Connecticut’s own jazz pianist virtuoso, Jeff Barnhart
– Galvanized Jazz Band from Connecticut
– Dan Levinson’s New Millennium All Stars from New York
– Wolverine Jazz Band from Massachusetts
– Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band from Connecticut
– Ben Maugher’s Vintage Jazz Band from Pennsylvania
– Riverboat Ramblers led by local musician and entertainer John Banker
– A renowned ensemble of young musicians, Route 17 Stompers from Connecticut
– Festival All Stars
– Jazz Jesters from Massachusetts
– The Sunnyland Jazz Band with Bob Barta on banjo from Long Island