![]() The "CJs" performed across Europe and have been featured at many jazz festivals in the country. A retired Professor of Music at the University of Colorado, Denver, Bill's passionate endeavors while teaching included his college band, the UC Denver Claim Jumpers, one of the Nation's finest college Dixieland bands of the time. When not practicing, playing or teaching, Tony likes to cook, travel and watch movies with his wife Karen.īill Clark, tubist, started with the Queen City Jazz Band in 1976 and became the leader in 1985. ![]() Other highlights include appearances with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, The Denver Symphony Orchestra and performances at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Tony played with the Delta Sonics, winners of 20 "Best of Denver "awards from Westword Magazine. Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado, Denver. ![]() Our fabulous drummer, Tony Pantelis, who joined QCJB in 2010 started drumming at the age of 7 as a result of his mother playing a 78 recording of Gene Krupa with Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall. Rory is a retired graphic artist and now devotes his talents dedicated to the style of music he heard so many years ago. He has also played with Karla West's Goodtyme Jazz Band and still plays with the Poudre River Irregulars when available. He comes to the Queen City Jazz Band with a great deal of professional experience including playing with all of Denver's best traditional jazz bands. Rory Thomas, our virturoso banjo player first heard the QCJB in 1969 at the Mon Vue Village, and decided right then and there that he wanted to become a member of this great band. Another passion is her extensive vintage doll collection. With a love for animals, Wende now shares her home with a number of exotic pets, and states that she is currently owned by a parrot. In addition, the multi talented Wende is authoring a mystery novel. She not only sings but writes songs for the Queen City Jazz Band. She can also be seen in local theater productions. She has appeared in many feature film, in addition she performed in a made-for-TV film series. The Queen City Jazz Band's amazing vocalist, Wende Harston, is the complete package as she sings, dances and acts. As leader of the Queen City Ragtime Ensemble, Hank promotes Ragtime Jazz, the great American music that was the precursor to the traditional jazz that the band performs today. He is a nationally recognized expert as a pianist for silent movies and has traveled the country doing the same. ![]() In this capacity Hank helps with the behind-the-scenes activities of the band, such as helping to produce the band's annual concert. In addition to being a spectacular player, he is the secretary/treasurer for the Queen City Jazz Foundation. Hank Troy has been the pianist with the QCJB since 19 81. Eric is a freelance musician as well as a regular performing member of several Denver area ensembles, ranging in style from classical to salsa to jazz. Professor Staffeldt is the current director of the University of Colorado Denver Claim Jumpers. He also writes and arranges music for the Queen City Jazz Band in addition for a number of local groups. Eric has worked for many years in the design industry, providing custom finishes for furniture and cabinetry for some of Denvers' finest homes. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Denver. He also tinkers with a 1967 BelAir and a 1950 Chevy Suburban on the side.Įric Staffeldt is the QCJB’s wonderful trombonist and became a member of the band in 1996. John is crazy about old American cars and is still using his first car as a daily driver, a 1965 Chevelle which he purchased in 1972. John is also a master electrician, and has recently retired from the Federal Center located west of Denver. After the Navy, he attended the University of Northern Colorado as a clarinet major. John served our country in the US Navy and circled the world on the USS America in1970. He hit the ground running with years of experience playing traditional jazz on clarinet, saxophone and banjo. Reedman, John Bredenberg, joined the Queen City Jazz Band in 2005. In his spare time, he works as a Systems Administrator for a local government agency. Kevin is a much sought after free-lance trumpet player in both jazz and classical idioms. Later, he studied with Bill Clark and was in the UC Denver Traditional Jazz band, Red Beans and Rice, directed by Bill. Like his father, he attended the Eastman School of Music and even studied under the same trumpet professor. He grew up listening to his father's 78 records of Harry James and Rafael Mendez and first played the trumpet at the age of 6.
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