Dixieland Ramblers

Dixieland Ramblers: On Campus

by Jim Santella
October 12, 2004

Dixieland never went out of style. Neither has college football. 'Tis the season to enjoy what you've always liked. With their fourth release on Summit Records, the Dixieland Ramblers swing with the kind of spirit that motivates college teams and gives us listeners a feel good attitude.

Notre Dame's fight song has never swung so hard. Whether the school's theme comes from the football field's marching band or from the back of a flatbed truck, it's a poignant ...

The Dixieland Ramblers: Live And Lighting It Up In New Orleans

by Jim Santella
April 2, 2003

Five of the six traditional jazz artists heard here have paid their dues with The Dukes Of Dixieland. While it was a relaxed night out on the town for this group of veterans, recorded in action at the Old Point Bar across the river in Algiers, the session emphasizes superb virtuosity from each of the six artists. Clarinetist Michael Bennett and trumpeter Kevin Clark carry the load in time-honored roles. Both are on fire this night, and never seem to ...