The Knights of Jazz String Band is a unique ensemble introducing young string musicians to the diverse musical streams which fed The Jazz Age: New Orleans marches, ragtime, blues, early popular songs, and klezmer.
Founded in 2019, the ensemble welcomes auditions from young string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) with at least one year of playing experience on their instrument.
KJSB Repertoire:
Jazz Manouche/Django: Minor Swing
Blues: Sweet Home Chicago
Ragtime: Honeysuckle Rag
Early Jazz/New Orleans: Jericho, The Saints
Klezmer: Hava Nagila
Ellington: Take The A Train, Satin Doll