Fellow Jazzers, I’m really happy that this band is coming to play for us. I’ve seen all the musicians play at one time or another, and they are good!
Phil Stiers and his wife, Jan, used to live in Eugene, Oregon, while playing with Emerald City Jazz - later moved to Phoenix, playing with Desert City Six. In California, Phil has played for Black Diamond JB and That’s Jazz JB Most people will remember Jan, who played piano for Professor Plum’s band for 10 years!

Bill Jeffries, trombone, (played with Quail Ridge JB, Black Diamond JB, Jazz, Etc.J.B.) has a distinctive style which combines trad “tailgate” of New Orleans with later influences of San Francisco’s famed jazz bands.

Candy Sealy, a registered nurse, is classically trained, playing tuba with the Santa Rosa Symphony. She now embraces Trad Jazz, which is a Godsend to GCJB.

Allen Grissette, drums, - is also remembered as drummer for Devil Mountain JB. He’s considered one of the best “trad jazz time-keepers” in the area; he’s played in most of the major festivals in the U.S. plus Japan, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.

Jeff Green, banjo, Sonoma. He plays jazz there and in Santa Rosa, Napa areas - anywhere he can find Trad Jazz.. He began banjo lessons at age 10 - loved it - and he’ll show us Sunday !

Zane Woodworth - trumpet/ flugel horn. He began trumpet at age 9; at age 16, he began his professional career. He’s played with Woody Herman & Ernie Heckscher’s bands at the Fairmont. FELLOW JAZZERS - LET’S GIVE THIS BAND A “FIRST TIME TO REDDING “ BIG, HAPPY WELCOME. You’ll love them !