Marla Dixon’s uncommon and exuberant spirit, which comes through in both her trumpet playing and spectacular singing, is so forceful that she immediately dominates any context she appears in, not unlike Kid Thomas Valentine. When she leads, it’s always about groove and feeling and, no matter who’s in the band, it’s her spirit that prevails, and the results are always exciting”, Orange Kellin “The most hardcore traditional group in town”, Tommy Sancton

Shotgun Jazz Band, the brainchild of bandleader and trumpeter Marla Dixon, is one of the most exciting traditional jazz bands to emerge in recent years. The band’s style is rooted in the belief that New Orleans traditional jazz is music for the people, and regularly gets their crowds dancing and singing along. Joining Marla is an all-star cast, including Tom Fischer, Charlie Halloran, Julie Schexnayder and John Rodli. Repertoire ranges from deep traditional cuts from the likes of Jelly Roll Morton or Louis Armstrong, to Patsy Cline or Randy Newman. Shotgun Jazz Band can be heard regularly on Frenchmen Street, and looks forward to being part of your next good time.