Mardi Gras at Mike’s Tavern!
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Hot Club of Reading Quartet
Josh, Josiah, and Chris play their renditions of Gypsy Jazz & New Orleans Jazz
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Trio
An afternoon of traditional jazz with Chris Heslop, Ben Mauger, and Bob Kreitz.
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Trio
Chris is joined by Ben Mauger on trumpet/cornet and Bob Kreitz on piano for an afternoon of early jazz.
Hot Club of Reading Trio
Josh, Si, and Chris play Django- and Bechet- influenced early jazz and more. This winery is a beautiful place to hang out to drink in nature and delicious wine.
In Nature’s Studio
Chris will perform duet music on bass clarinet with bassist Bennie Sims.
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Duo
Chris Heslop & Bob Kreitz Traditional Jazz
Chris Heslop is a saxophonist and composer with a varied musical background. As a saxophonist, Chris is often seen playing with big bands, jazz combos, salsa, and polka bands. A composer, he has written for big bands, orchestras, movies, theatrical productions, and several operas. An early jazz enthusiast, he incorporates the styles of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and other early greats into both his playing and composing.
Bob Kreitz has played piano in the Reading area professionally for over forty years. He presently performs regularly with his dance band, By Request, and the Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band throughout Central Pennsylvania. Bob also works with other groups focusing on traditional jazz as well as doing solo engagements.
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Duo
Chris Heslop & Bob Kreitz Traditional Jazz
Chris Heslop is a saxophonist and composer with a varied musical background. As a saxophonist, Chris is often seen playing with big bands, jazz combos, salsa, and polka bands. A composer, he has written for big bands, orchestras, movies, theatrical productions, and several operas. An early jazz enthusiast, he incorporates the styles of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and other early greats into both his playing and composing.
Bob Kreitz has played piano in the Reading area professionally for over forty years. He presently performs regularly with his dance band, By Request, and the Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band throughout Central Pennsylvania. Bob also works with other groups focusing on traditional jazz as well as doing solo engagements.
AFM Union Jazz Jam
Our 5th annual jazz jam feature the area’s best jazz players.
Berks Jazz Fest – Hot Club of Reading with special guest Danny Tobias
Hot Club of Reading returns to WCR for Berks Jazz Fest. This year we have special guest Danny Tobias, a New York-based extraordinary traditional jazz player on cornet, trumpet, and vocals.