Uptown Lowdown Jazz

• Bert Barr - Leader - Cornet, Trumpet
• Al Latourette - Banjo, Guitar
• Tom Jacobus - Trombone
• Rose Marie Barr - Piano
• Paul Hagglund - Tuba
• Paul Woltz - Soprano, Alto, Bass Sax

FLASH: UPTOWN LOWDOWN JAZZ BAND RATED TOP GIGMASTERS DIXIELAND BAND FOR 2008. . . . Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band /Uptown Swing - From full 7 piece Dixieland Jazz Band to a hot little quartet (Uptown Lite) playing all the standard and obscure jazz from the 1920's to the great swing & dance standards from the 1930's & 40's - we can do it all with style and taste. 38 years in the business assures you a professional experience. Customize the band to your needs,requirements and style. Our Swing groups go from solo piano to the duo featuring Rose Marie on piano & Bert playing trumpet & drums to the trio, quartet or quintet adding string bass, sax or guitar. (check our different sound clips for the sound and style you want)

SPECIAL NOTE: To get a cohesive band sound and presentation, we are consistent in having our regular musicians always available for each and every performance. We use proven substitutes only in emergencies.

• After You've Gone - Dixieland / Swing
• Alexander's Ragtime Band - Dixieland
• All Of Me - Swing
• A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Ballad
• Ain't Misbehaven - Swing
• Ballin' The Jack - Dixieland
• Blue Skies - Swing
• Chatanooga Choo Choo - Swing
• Cherry - Swing
• Crazy Rhythm - Swing
• Deed I Do - Swing
• Diga Diga Do - Swing
• Dinah - Dixieland / Swing
• Embraceable You - Swing Ballad
• Exactly Like You - Swing
• Four Or Five Times - Swing
• Georgia On My Mind - Ballad
• Home - Ballad
• Honeysuclke Rose - Swing
• I Double Dare You - Swing
• Ida - Dixieland
• If I Could Be With You - Swing
• It's The Talk Of The Town - Ballad
• Jeepers Creepers - Swing
• Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now - Swing
• Lady Be Good - Swing
• Lazy River - Swing
• Marie - Swing
• Memories Of You - Ballad
• My Blue Heaven - Swing
• New Orleans - Swing
• Old Fashioned Love - Swing
• Poor Butterfly - Ballad
• Sentimental Journey - Swing
• Somebody Loves Me - Swing
• Someone To Watch Over Me - Ballad
• Stardust - Ballad
• Three Little Words - Swing
• Tuxedo Junction - Swing
• Way Down Yonder In New Orleans - Dixieland
• You Made Me Love You - Swing
• Muskat Ramble - Dixieland
• That's A Plenty - Dixieland
• Basin Street Blues - Dixieland
• South - Dixieland
• Five Foot Two - Dixieland
• Darkness On The Delta - Dixieland
• Everybody loves My Baby - Dixieland
• Sweet Sue - Swing
• Shine - Dixieland
• Someday Sweetheart - Dixieland
• King Porter Stomp - Trad Jazz
• Tiger Rag - Dixieland
• Sugar Blues - Dixieland
• Shake That Thing - Dixieland

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Everything was really perfect in every way. I really feel lucky that I found these guys. Everybody loved it so much. -- Kevin C, Kirkland, WA, 11/19/2011
• The band was fabulous! My guests really enjoyed the live entertainment. I would highly recommend this band for your event. -- Michelle S, Seattle, WA, 8/18/2007
• My only regret is that we only hired them to play for one hour. We should have at least doubled that. This is a great band with a great sound. As a person who wouldn't normally listen to this type of music, I am sold now! Great job guys! -- Jana K, Milton, WA, 8/18/2007
• Uptown Lowdown is absolutely fantastic! They are very talented and really helped to set a wonderful mood and vibe at my wedding. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are consummate professionals and overall nice people. I would absolutely hire them again for future events and would refer them to anyone who is looking for flawless jazz and swing music. -- Ann M, Vancouver, WA, 7/8/2007
• Bert was ery kind and gracious, turned this around very quickly for us. I would highly recommend them to anyone and we used them for a memorial not the easiest place and they knocked 200 people's socks off. -- Louise M, Seattle, WA, 6/4/2007
• Everyone from the 10 year old grandson to the 86 year old guest was out on the dance floor during my Dad's 75th birthday party celebration. The music was easy and fun to dance to, and yet it was easy to carry on conversations at our tables. The group is very pleasant and easy to work with and they definitely made the party more festive. I would hire them again. -- Karen B, Gig Harbor, WA, 4/7/2007
• They were terrific! I got so busy I wasn't able to thank them in person. Their music was supperb - I love Jazz and they made the evening delightful. Daniel Kennedy Coldwell Banker Bain real estate co, Seattle 206.501.5639 2007 President Seattle King County Association of REALTORS -- Daniel K, Bellevue, WA, 12/1/2006
• Great job! The style was perfect for our event and everyone in the Band was very friendly and fun to have there! -- Yolanda C, Seattle, WA, 4/1/2006
• To Whom it May Concern: Mr. Barr and the Band were wonderful. When I had talked to Mr. Barr about what I was trying to do, (Celebrate Black History)by sharing the history of the music and the hardships of the time for Black Artist. Mr. Barr shared history, insight of the music, and gave an excellent show and overall, I believe that people gained a new respect for the music and were impressed by the band. At the end of the show the Band answered questions and demonstrated some of the answers as well. I feel very fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet and work with the Uptown Lowdown Band. Thank you very much. :) -- Cheryl K, Olympia, WA, 2/15/2006
• They were SO great at our VIP event, we got a TON of compliments and i will definitely be asking them to come back and play for us again. -- Raine H, Everett, WA, 9/23/2005
• We were very impressed with the uptown lowdown jazz band. They were professional, extremely talented, and had a style that was enjoyable for our guests of all ages and backgrounds. Booking through gigmasters was easy and Bert (the bandleader) was great for sending us sample CD's and helping us pick out our "special songs". Thank you all for helping to make our wedding unforgetable! -- Kirsten W, Lake Forest Park, WA, 8/12/2005

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