The Swamp Dog Jazz Band is dedicated to performing the highest quality jazz in a swinging and entertaining manner. The wide range of musical experiences of the members comes together in tight ensemble work and hot solos. The group philosophy is not to recreate the music of the early jazz masters, but to pay homage to the great small group jazz popularized in the 1920's 1940's. Fewjazz bands maintain the energy and humor of the Swamp Dog Jazz Band!

J.B. Scott, on Trumpet and vocals came to Jacksonville by way of Orlando, Miami, and New Orleans. His three years as leader of the Dukes of Dixieland brought him international travels, TV exposure and a number of CD's and videos. His vears in Miami brought him to the Latin music traditions while his time in Orlando brought him the diverse music of the theme parks. J.B.'s trumpet virtuosity and flexibility has brought him recognition throughout the USA, Japan, South America and Europe, including the famed Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. J.B. is a YAMAHA trumpet artist/clinician.

Bill Prince, on clarinet and saxl, originally from Detroit, Michigan can be heard on the recordings Buddy Rich, Billy Maxted and the Norad Band, and Duffy Jackson. He has also performed with hundreds of well-known jazz musicians from all eras. He has performed concerts and clinics in all fifty states, Russia, Africa, Central and South America and Asia. Bill is proficient on many instruments including trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, piano, flute and bass. He also composes and arranges music for various ensembles. Bill is a clinician for Boosey & Hawkes Musical Instrument Company.

Marc Dickman, on trombone and euphonium, is from Valdosta, Georgia. Marc twice toured Latin America with the River Citv Rhythm Kings. He is lead trombone with River City Swing Orchestra and has performed with Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, Dizzy Gillespie, Diane Schuur, and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. He is also recognized as one of the counm's finest classical and jazz euphonium players. Marc is a YAMAHA perfonuing artist.

Ken Calhoun, on banjo,, guitar, and vocals, is a native of Philadelphia. During a 25 year professional career he has performed with the likes of Pavarotti, Howard Keel, The Riverboat Jazz Kings, the Beal St. Bandwagon, and many others.

Ricky Ravelo, on bass, teaches applied bass and sight singing at the University of North Florida. He earned Bachelors of Music from UNF and a master's degree from Florida State University. He can be heard on the latest Marcus Printup recording on the famous Blue Note label. Ravelo frequently plays clubs and concerts in NYC.

Eric Mason, on drums, is from Jacksonville. He is a graduate of the Jamaica School of Music and the University of North Florida's acclaimed jazz studies program. Eric is a founding member of the award winning River City Rhythm Kings. He plays music of all styles, including reggae, rock and jazz, and has made several festival and television appearances. Believe it or not, Eric is also a physical therapist.

Lisa Kelly, vocalist, has performed with the Larry Elgart Orchestra and is the featured vocalist with the St. John's River City Band, Florida's official state band. She appeared twice on the "BET on Jazz/Discovery" program, after a well-received performance at the 1998 Clearwater Jazz Holiday Festival with The Lisa Kelly - J.B. Scott Jazz Stet. In 1997, Lisa Kelly debuted her solo project, "By Request," at the Montreux Jazz-Festival in Switzerland. As a student at the University of North Florida, Ms. Kelly has performed and recorded with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 1, and is a four time Downbeat-"Jazz Vocal Soloist" award winner.