| Here are all the current Musicians playing in "The Untouchables Band" |
"Rooster Siple":
Is the leader and Trombone player. Very often bands are led by Trombone players. They are
slippery.
He has been very active in promoting and playing traditional jazz. For over 20 years he hosted a
Radio show called "Jassdom Hall". He was President of the
American Federation of Jazz Societies, founder of several Jazz Clubs, promoter of several smaller
Jazz Festivals, and collector of traditional jazz records, tapes and CD's. His band "The
Untouchables is the host band for the "West Coast traditional Jass Club. He has written many
articles on Jass and is the author of a considerable discography of the playing of traditional jass.
Is the leader and Trombone player. Very often bands are led by Trombone players. They are
slippery.
He has been very active in promoting and playing traditional jazz. For over 20 years he hosted a
Radio show called "Jassdom Hall". He was President of the
American Federation of Jazz Societies, founder of several Jazz Clubs, promoter of several smaller
Jazz Festivals, and collector of traditional jazz records, tapes and CD's. His band "The
Untouchables is the host band for the "West Coast traditional Jass Club. He has written many
articles on Jass and is the author of a considerable discography of the playing of traditional jass.
Jack Wassil:
The lead trumpet player in the band has been in love with the coronet and trumpet all of his
musical life. He is a resident of Ventura, California and is easy reading music as he is inventing it.
He Loves Swing on the band scene. He and Rooster have played together for a long time.
The lead trumpet player in the band has been in love with the coronet and trumpet all of his
musical life. He is a resident of Ventura, California and is easy reading music as he is inventing it.
He Loves Swing on the band scene. He and Rooster have played together for a long time.
Scott Weiss:
In the tradition of King Oliver and Lou Watters, Scott plays the second trumpet for the band. Like
Jack he and Rooster have played together a very long time. When they first came together they
were young and foolish. Some have said they have only altered the Young part. They play on!
In the tradition of King Oliver and Lou Watters, Scott plays the second trumpet for the band. Like
Jack he and Rooster have played together a very long time. When they first came together they
were young and foolish. Some have said they have only altered the Young part. They play on!
Jim Wade:
Is the fellow who keeps the bass line moving to help drive the band.
He is quite versatile with brass instruments, string bass (Elect and traditional).
He has an extensive collection of Tubas, and Sousa Phones including a Helicon. No one in the
band has a longer history than Jim. He and Rooster started together in 1983. Gad zooks that was
26 years ago.
Karl Keller:
Mr Reeds plays them all, Tenor, Clarinet, SOP, Alto and on and on. He like the
others, plays with several bands, but really enjoys "The Untouchables", because
of the bands desire to play little recorded songs and adventures into novelty
matters. It is true that when a musician does not know the next song called up, he
or she will have the opportunity to be a true jazz musician, wing it. Karl also lives
in Ventura.
Mr Reeds plays them all, Tenor, Clarinet, SOP, Alto and on and on. He like the
others, plays with several bands, but really enjoys "The Untouchables", because
of the bands desire to play little recorded songs and adventures into novelty
matters. It is true that when a musician does not know the next song called up, he
or she will have the opportunity to be a true jazz musician, wing it. Karl also lives
in Ventura.
"Chicago Chuck":
Our Drummer. His real last name is Dawley and has never been to Chicago. He
earned the name when he converted from Country to Traditional Jass. When
asked to play a Chicago Break, he said, What ???. His God given talent soon got
him into the groove and unlike many drummers, does not play a Chicago Break,
unless asked. He keeps a steady beat too!
Our Drummer. His real last name is Dawley and has never been to Chicago. He
earned the name when he converted from Country to Traditional Jass. When
asked to play a Chicago Break, he said, What ???. His God given talent soon got
him into the groove and unlike many drummers, does not play a Chicago Break,
unless asked. He keeps a steady beat too!
Sam Hobel:
Mr Ragtime knows the "88". If you want jass/jazz he plays it. If it's Boogie he plays it. If its Rag, he
plays it. Transpose should be his middle name. Never at a loss to find which one or group of
those "88" keys are needed. He loves traditional jass and has produced several CD'S.
He is in great demand as a solo entertainer, dragging his electric piano from place to place.
Funny how few real pianos are available at most venues. Termites !!
Mr Ragtime knows the "88". If you want jass/jazz he plays it. If it's Boogie he plays it. If its Rag, he
plays it. Transpose should be his middle name. Never at a loss to find which one or group of
those "88" keys are needed. He loves traditional jass and has produced several CD'S.
He is in great demand as a solo entertainer, dragging his electric piano from place to place.
Funny how few real pianos are available at most venues. Termites !!
Dia Takahashi:
This little lady is a recent recruit to the Blues scene.
She was born and raised in Ventura, County (some say in a bean field eating
beans and strawberries while her mother worked). Her desire to sing came early
but her love of the Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and more recently Chris Norris styles
developed more recently. She is Good !
This little lady is a recent recruit to the Blues scene.
She was born and raised in Ventura, County (some say in a bean field eating
beans and strawberries while her mother worked). Her desire to sing came early
but her love of the Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and more recently Chris Norris styles
developed more recently. She is Good !
| Regular Sit Ins |
Bert Alton:
Bert first played with Rooster as a drummer. Later he came on as a Banjo player.
Plays the Plectruim. He also plays with a lot of different groups but loves to sit in
with "The Untouchables" when possible. You will see him at most "First
Sundays". He is a resident of Ventura.
Bert first played with Rooster as a drummer. Later he came on as a Banjo player.
Plays the Plectruim. He also plays with a lot of different groups but loves to sit in
with "The Untouchables" when possible. You will see him at most "First
Sundays". He is a resident of Ventura.
Ralph Whitney:
Ralph first ran into the Rooster, (didn't hurt him at all) on the radio and was a
loyal fan of the show. His love of the Washboard came from Zydeco Roots, but it
fits very well in traditional jazz. He also sits in with the band on the First Sunday
as often as he can. He has a small blueberry ranch in Santa Barbara
Ralph first ran into the Rooster, (didn't hurt him at all) on the radio and was a
loyal fan of the show. His love of the Washboard came from Zydeco Roots, but it
fits very well in traditional jazz. He also sits in with the band on the First Sunday
as often as he can. He has a small blueberry ranch in Santa Barbara
