Bix Jazz Festival

Bix Jazz is BACK! Stellar lineup of nationally acclaimed top talent jazz bands. It’s a 3-day party you won’t want to miss!

2024 Bands:
Bix Youth Jazz Band
Chicago Cellar Boys
The Dooley Band
El Dorado Jazz Band
Graystone Monarchs
Matt Tolentino's lowans (Celebration Belle - Friday only)
Mike Davis' New Wonders
Paul Asaro and his Rhythm
T.J. Muller's Jazz-O-Maniacs

Schedule:

Celebration Belle Riverboat 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jazz-O-Maniacs, Upper Deck (T.J. Muller, banjo/leader; Dave Kosmyna, cornet; Jeff Barnhart, piano; Josh Duffee, drums)
Iowans, Main deck: (Matt Tolentino, reeds/leader; Colin Hancock, cornet; Brandon Au, trombone; Jim Barrett, banjo; Steve Pikal, bass)

Rhythm City Casino (60-minute sets)

12:30pm - 1:30pm: Bix Beiderbecke Youth Jazz Band
1:45pm – 2:45pm: Paul Asaro and his Rhythm
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Mike Davis’ New Wonders
4:15pm – 5:15pm: T.J. Muller’s Jazz-O-Maniacs
= BREAK = 5:15pm – 6:45pm
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Chicago Cellar Boys
8:15pm – 8:25pm: Bix Lives Award Announced.
8:30pm – 9:30pm: El Dorado Jazz Band
10:00pm – 11:00pm: Graystone Monarchs (1930s Big Band set)

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