Dawn Lambeth And The Usonia Jazz Band Jazz Band from Paso Robles, CA

Dawn Lambeth and the Usonia Jazz Band - elegant, effervescent entertainment for your event! We specialize in early jazz and swing, the joyous and romantic melodies of the 'Great American Songbook' of the twenties, thirties and forties. We can add just the right atmosphere to your event, from elegant dinners and cocktail parties to swing dances to Mardi Gras parades. Whether you are planning a casual afternoon party or a formal ballroom affair, your guests will be delighted by the effervescent and polished sounds of our group. Our musicians are recognized as some of the finest in this genre; our collective experience includes performances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Smithsonian, tours of Europe and Japan, and work on cruise ships and at jazz festivals and clubs throughout the US. Danceable music is our specialty; our musicians have played in some legendary swing clubs, including the Club Deluxe and the Great American Music Hall. Jazz vocalist and pianist Dawn Lambeth has captivated audiences across America with her effervescent renditions of jazz classics. Her swinging singing has thrilled radio listeners in 23 states, as well as Australia and Puerto Rico. Her grace and confidence evoke the queens of jazz, eliciting comparisons from jazz aficionados to “the wonderful music of Lee Wiley, Maxine Sullivan, Billie Holiday, Ivie Anderson, and an early Ella Fitzgerald.”