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THE DOWNTOWN DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND The band started as the Mathew Street Ragtime Jazz Band in the 1980s playing at Flanagans Apple. In 1988 they moved to the Marlborough on Slater Street and changed their name to The Downtown Dixieland Jazz Band. Early members of the band were Jim Lucas -trumpet. Bart Poole -trombone. Linton Ali-drums. Keith Jones(RIP) -clarinet. Cliff Barker(RIP) -banjo. Peter Campbell(RIP) -bass. The band played at the Marlborough for many years before moving a few years ago to the Caledonia pub near the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The band play on the 3rd Friday of every month from 9pm to 11.30pm. Admission is free. The current line up is Jim Lucas – trumpet Andrew McKenzie – trombone Liam Beddall – clarinet Mal Horne – guitar/banjo John Dorgan – tuba John Blackman - drums
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