The Nova Scotia Jazz Band is firmly in the tradition of the swinging Dixieland groups led by Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier, and Alex Welsh. Featuring the world class trumpet of Lorne Cowieson, the banjo wizardry of Duncan Findlay, the elegantly swinging string bass of Andy Sharkey and the clarinet and saxophones of John Burgess this sweet and hot quartet are a fresh take on the classic jazz style. ... more