Scott Philbrick cornet, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Lee Prager trombone, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums

Yes, “There’s Been Some Changes Made” by the Seacoast Stompers.  For the first time ever, they did not begin with "At the Jazz Band Ball".  Lee Prager, trombone, has joined the group. 

“Love is Just Around the Corner” featured Jimmy on vocal and Lee on trombone.  A mournful ballad, “New Orleans”, followed with Steve Taddeo using brushes.  Frank Stadler announced that at Bob McHenry’s request, they would "play Basin Street", without delay. 

Next was an upbeat “The Preacher” with Jimmy scatting, “A Closer Walk With Thee” and “Sweet Georgia Brown”.

Jimmy sang a moving “America the Beautiful” softly accompanied by all the band in memory of September 11 events.

After “I Found a New Baby”, Carrie sang “One of These Days”. “Little Darlin” came next with a unique solo by Steve Taddeo using brushes and cymbals.  Frank commented he had never heard Steve play so quietly.

“Indiana”, with solos by Bob and Craig Ball, a slow “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” for dancing and a rambunctious “Swing that Music” wrapped up the set.

A medley that included “When the Saints Go Marching In” was followed by “How Come You Do Me Like You Do”, Dorsey’s theme, “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You”, “Momma’s Gone – Good Bye” and “Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans”.

Scotty Philbrick sang a playful “T’aint No Sin To Take Off Your Skin and Dance Around In Your Bones”.  Jimmy followed, singing what Frank called a “hybrid”  “Up A Lazy River”.  The great afternoon ended with “Aint Gonna Give Nobody None of My Jelly Roll”.

The Seacoast Stompers will be back at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA on Saturday, October 2nd..