The Jive Aces
The Jive Aces, infectious rhythm, screaming horns and slapping bass all add up to beign the favourite band of dancers
across the globe. The Jive Aces unique sound comes from their own original tunes in true swing style as well as fresh
arrangements of songs from the swing era. Classics made famous by such greats as Louis Prima (Just a Gigolo), Louis
Jordan (Five Guys Named Mo), Cab Calloway (Minnie the Moocher), Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong)
The Jive Aces are:
- Ian Clarkson - Lead Vocal and Trumpet
- Ken Smith - Double Bass
- John Fordham - Tenor & Baritone Sax and Clarinet
- Peter Howell - Drums
- Vince Hurley - Piano
- Alex Douglas - Trombone
The Jive Aces have performed with many of the top dancers and dance troupes around including; The Jiving Lindy
Hoppers (UK), DC Swing Dance Society (USA), Norma Miller (USA), Frankie Manning (USA), Hop, Swing and a Jump (USA),
The Rhthym Hotshots (Sweden), Zoots and Spangles (UK) and Christian Perry (USA).