Photo Credit – Gee Wong
‘The JitterBugs’ is a swing jazz, jump and jive style combo based in London, Ontario that has been enjoying success since they first formed around the year 2000. Since then, they’ve been a popular favourite in many clubs and festivals with members who are all busy and active pros in a variety of musical styles. The JitterBugs approach jazz by featuring music from the times when jazz and the dance floor were one. Call it vintage jazz, call it jump’n jive, put whatever label on it you must, it all boils down to the same thing ……jazz that entertains and excites.
Paul Mitchell – trumpet
Larry Smith – guitar/vocals
Peter Hysen – trombone, tuba
Aaron Macdonald – Saxophone
Brian McHugh – drums
Doug Balfoura – piano