James Danderfer Sextet

James Danderfer, clarinet
Bill Coon, guitar
TBA, piano
Atley King, vibraphone
Jodi Proznick, bass
Joe Poole, drums

One of the most popular and intriguing big band leaders of the Swing era, Artie Shaw took jazz clarinet to a new level of artistry and celebrity. On occasion, Shaw would tour with a smaller group, his “Gramercy Five,” which became one of the fixtures of small group swing. Come and enjoy a rare performance of this melodic and jubilant music featuring James Danderfer, clarinet; Bill Coon, guitar; Atley King, vibraphone; Jodi Proznick, bass; and Joe Poole, drums.