Bob Ashman

The newly formed Cape May Traditional Jazz Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to develop, educate, promote and enjoy Traditional Jazz in south Jersey. We hope to keep this great music alive and affordably available in this area.

Traditional Jazz is Dixieland, Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans Style music. This jazz is truly one of the truly original American art forms. It all started in the late 19th century in the Black and Creole communities and later adopted by white bands. The first jazz recording was made by The Original Dixieland Jass Band on January 30, 1917. The roaring twenties brought Dixieland into its heyday. It was a polyphonic improvisation of seven instruments – coronet, clarinet, trombone, piano, drums, banjo and tuba- in a unique style.

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The newly formed Cape May Traditional Jazz Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to develop, educate, promote and enjoy Traditional Jazz in south Jersey. We hope to keep this great music alive and affordably available in this area.

Traditional Jazz is Dixieland, Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans Style music. This jazz is truly one of the truly original American art forms. It all started in the late 19th century in the Black and Creole communities and later adopted by white bands. The first jazz recording was made by The Original Dixieland Jass Band on January 30, 1917. The roaring twenties brought Dixieland into its heyday. It was a polyphonic improvisation of seven instruments – coronet, clarinet, trombone, piano, drums, banjo and tuba- in a unique style.

Today this original Traditional Jazz – Dixieland, Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans Style - is somewhat difficult to find. This is why Ray Petit, Bob Ashman and Charlie Logeman have formed the Cape May Traditional Jazz Society. “Our goal is to keep this music alive and affordably available in south Jersey. We plan to have professional musicians play this great jazz on a monthly basis in this area starting in July 2008”.

All those interested in enjoying and supporting this “the worlds best sounds” type of music should contact Bob Ashman, President, at [email protected], Charlie Logeman Vice President at [email protected] . Check out their informative new website www.capemaytraditionaljazzsociety.com for membership info and more details.

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