Most of the Rowdies are North Texas music educators, and all are really good musicians.  They are spearheaded by three mainstays of past All-Star concerts: Bob Krenkel on reeds, Brian Standridge on trumpet and Gene LeBeaux on trombone.  Banjoist Scott Whitfield is nationally-known, and tubist Carl Kleinsteuber is highly accomplished as a jazz and classical musician.  Kent Ellingson is a fine pianist, and Ron Fink holds the group together on drums.

The Rowdies favor the professional-level written arrangements.  They have the classical training to read these intricate charts, and the innate jazz sense to make them swing.  It’s a great combination, and one which is difficult to bring off.  Austin Traditional Jazz Society strives to bring in festival-level groups if possible, and the Rowdies have shown they are just that in their two previous concerts for the Society.  This should be a notable Austin jazz event.

Cap City Comedy Club features:  Full Bar | Great Menu | Family Friendly/ 2 dance floors

Admission: Free for ATJS members

$10.00 – General Admission

$5.00 – Austin Swing Syndicate Members

$5.00 – Austin Jazz Society Members

$5.00 – Students with ID

Doors open at 12:45 pm.  Concert is 1:00 to 3:45 pm.