Bjoern Franzén, bass
Plays a wonderful dynamic, steady and swinging slap-bass. A very experienced
musician with a long career among famous bands and musicians. Has played
with Albert Nicholas, Mr. Acker Bilk, Chris Barber, Kenny Ball and many
others. A unique basis for the very well playing and swinging rhythm-group.
Peter Goetz, trombone
A forceful New Orleans musician, true to the original style. The master of the
New Orleans trombone. From the powerfull, swinging and strong express to the impressive
and lyric. Supreme as the emphasizing and syncoping element in the collective
improvisation. Inspired by the style of the New Orleans trombonists Louis Nelson
and Jim Robinson.
Thomas Ahlner, drums and vocal
Experienced drummer rooted in a number of well-known Swedish bands, among others
Baskerville Stompers, Lund's Jazzkapel and Louisiana Jazz Company. His playing
style is inspired by Baby Dodds and Joe Watkins, and he has guest performed with
among others Chris Barber, Ken Colyer and Wild Bill Davison. Thomas Ahlner has
been with Storyville Jazzband since 2005.
Poul Schwaner, banjo
During his many years as a New Orleans jazz musician Poul Schwaner has developed
his style into a sublime rhythmic balance and swinging inspiration in the rhythm
group. Has formerly played in the legendary Tishomingo Jazzband. His style is
inspired mainly by the the famous New Orleans banjo player Lawrence Marrero.
Leif Sivertsson, clarinet
From 1998 the famous Sweedish clarinet player Leif Sivertsson has joined
Storyville Jazzband. With his beautiful, lyric and very personal playing
style he is a wonderful completion to the homogeneousity of the blower
group.
Ragnar Tretow, trumpet and vocal
The famous Swedish New Orleans styled trumpet player Ragnar Tretow is with
Storyville Jazzband from 2002. With his forceful and characteristic style inspired
by Bunk Johnson, Percy Humphrey og Punch Miller he is a sublime leader of the
blower group. And he is a wonderful vocalist too.
Hampus Cinthio, piano
Joined Storyville Jazzband in 1999, where he with his swingin and beautiful
sounding piano playing is placing his own basic style in the typical New
Orleans rhythm group. Is a well known name from the Swedish jazz scene
where he for many years was one of the leading figures in the famous band
Traditional Feetwarmers.