If you could close your eyes and picture yourself standing in the streets of late-19th-century New Orleans, you’d hear the lively beginnings of jazz music. Commonly known as the Birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans’ colorful streets witnessed a milieu of cultures, emotions, and histories.
The jubilant rhythms of New Orleans Traditional Jazz weren’t enjoyed by people sitting on the sidelines, they were embodied by the people dancing to the upbeat tunes.
Swing Jazz and New Orleans Traditional Jazz have long been a symbol of expression and freedom to people all over the United States. Its rich century-old legacy is carried on by talented Swing and New Orleans Traditional Jazz bands like Razzmajazz Dixieland Band.
Their high-energy performances all over North Texas and the Metroplex Areas have entertained guests at weddings, corporate events, intimate dinners, and grand openings.
One characteristic feature of lively jazz performances is that your guests are guaranteed to be on their feet, dancing to the high-energy music and enjoying an unforgettable evening.
Some of the popular dances that have been performed to New Orleans Traditional Jazz throughout the ages are:
The Charleston
The fluid movements, paired with upbeat jazz music, led to the birth of the Charleston dance. Although it gained widespread popularity in the 1920s, its quick-paced, rhythmic movements originated from the enthusiastic moves of jazz music lovers in New Orleans.
It’s the perfect embodiment of free-spirited New Orleans Traditional Jazz, often done in large groups of people for truly maximize your enjoyment.
New Orleans Traditional Jazz is the perfect background music for dance lovers who want to let loose—simply get up, start swinging your arms, and kick your legs to the lively music!
The Lindy Hop
This swing dance ushered in a new era of jazz dances. The Lindy Hop is a joyful, high-energy performance done in pairs to maximize the enjoyment at any event.
Considered the dance that defined the Jazz Age, the Lindy Hop dance craze was characterized by improvisation, variations, and energetic fun. If you’re looking for a dance to enjoy with your special someone, the Lindy Hop is the best way to embrace the rich history of this musical genre.
Get transported to the iconic golden age of Swing and New Orleans Traditional Jazz through the power of dance and expression. Embrace the rich history of the genre and its embodiment of freedom at your wedding, corporate dinner, family gathering, or grand openings.
Razzmajazz Dixieland Band has been performing Swing and New Orleans Traditional Jazz all over North Texas and the Metroplex Areas since 1984. Hire this Swing jazz band of talented musicians who share the same passion for jazz that you do.
Their upbeat music and engaging performances, coupled with their impressive repertoire of lively songs from jazz’s golden era, make them perfect for any event!
Contact them for booking information today or buy their CDs to get a taste of what they have to offer.
Some notable performances
North Texas residents and businesses have hired Razzmajazz Dixieland Band for various events for these three decades. Some of the notable hosts of their events have been:
- Fort Worth Boat Club
- Park Suites Hotel
- Six Flags Over Texas
- Law Offices of Windle Turley
- Plano Firefighters Assoc.
- IBM
- Dallas Mavericks
- Case Power and Equipment
- Mira Vista Country Club
- Ft. Worth Cattle Drive Rest.
- National Semiconductor
- Richland Pointe Mall
- Aerospace Optics
- Albertson's Food Stores
- Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
- Pecan Street Arts Festival - Arlington
- St Alban's Parish - Anglican
- Mesquite Exchange Club
- Texas Rangers
- Main Street Arts Festival - Fort Worth
- Anheuser-Busch
- Globe Life Park
- Junior League of Arlington
- Children's Medical Center
- Brinker International
- Fielder Road Baptist Church
- Walnut Creek Country Club
- Anatole Hotel
- North American Society of First Responders
- Dallas Museum of Art
