Bringing back classic songs from the last century. Honoring the musical past while creatively exploring making each song our own.
Bringing back classic songs from the last century. Honoring the musical past while creatively exploring making each song our own.

“West End Blues” is one of the defining masterpieces of early New Orleans jazz, composed by Joe “King” Oliver and famously recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1928.

“Shimmy Like My Sister Kate” from the early jazz era, written by Armand J. Piron in 1922.

A Joyful Little Band is delighted to host a monthly Trad Jazz Jam at Great Northern Distilling in Stevens Point, WI. Third Wednesday of the month form 6:00 to 8:30. (Visit traditionsofjazz.org for scheduling details.)
September 2026 was the very first jam, and it was a hit! We shared the stage with many talented community musicians, and reveled in the sprit and energy that New Orleans Traditional Jazz always brings to the table.















A Joyful Little Band had a great time celebrating Mardi Gras at Great Northern Distillery in Stevens Point!







