Jeff's Jazz Jesters at Primavera Ristorante

Jeff Hughes’ Jazz Jesters rip through a wide variety of tunes well remembered from the 20’s and 30’s as well as some relatively unknown. Their execution is terrific, melodic and enjoyable.

Jeff displays great ability leading the group, backing up soloists and still exhibiting his prowess on trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn.

The two reed players on the front line work well together. Craig Ball executes excellent solos on both clarinet and tenor sax and John Clark does the same on clarinet, alto and baritone sax. They augment each other soloing and backing up others.
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Jeff Hughes’ Jazz Jesters rip through a wide variety of tunes well remembered from the 20’s and 30’s as well as some relatively unknown. Their execution is terrific, melodic and enjoyable.

Jeff displays great ability leading the group, backing up soloists and still exhibiting his prowess on trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn.

The two reed players on the front line work well together. Craig Ball executes excellent solos on both clarinet and tenor sax and John Clark does the same on clarinet, alto and baritone sax. They augment each other soloing and backing up others.

Hunter Burgamy on banjo (from New Orleans) adds even more dimension to the rhythm section; he brings out the band’s depth. Herb Gardner is a joy on keyboard. He drips with experience and innovation. Al Bernard is a wonder on tuba. He controls the instrument completely. Steve Taddeo sets a steady beat on drums. He doesn’t overpower the rest of the players, but he sets the pace very well.

Jeff sometimes mixes and matches other fine New England musicians in the Jesters. Come see what surprises he may come up with tonight at Primavera!

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