First Night - North

December 31 - Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

  • United Community Handbell Ensemble offers a "carol-ring" program at 3:00 pm at United Community Church on Main Street.
  • Swing North Big Band swings into the New Year with a holiday concert in Fuller Hall at St. Johnsbury Academy.  We play from 8:00 to 9:40 pm.
  • These and 68 other performances are all part of St. Johnsbury's fantastic First Night-North celebration.

Celebrate a Swingin' Epiphany!

January 6 and 7, 2024

Swing North Big Band celebrates the holiday season with a Swinging Epiphany Celebration​.  The  program features the Christmas story in Scripture interpreted through jazz carols and swing standards to create a moving and spirit filled celebration of the Good News coming into the world.

  • Saturday, January 6, 2:00 pm - Wells River Congregational Church, Wells River, VT
  • Sunday, January 7, 2:00 pm - United Community Church, St. Johnsbury, VT

St. J. Jazz is based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. We have been dedicated to the live performance of dance, swing, classic and traditional jazz styles since 1977.  We represent jazz bands for any function, budget or venue.  Whether you're looking for a "dinner trio" or a swingin' big band you've come to the right place. And if you love to dance, come hear us play.

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Dinner Jazz - Danville, VT

Thursday, December 21, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

 The Danville Inn is open and the St. J. Jazz Trio with Buzz Hubbard on guitar, returns on the 3rd Thursday of the month to accompany great food with live classic jazz and seasonal favoritesReservations are required 802-684-3484.

"Carol-ring" -  Mountain View Grand

November 25 - 7:15 to 8:00 pm

United Community Handbell Ensemble Presents a program of seasonal music in the lobby of Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield, NH. Our program is a prelude to the grand tree lighting ceremony that caps off a full day of holiday celebrations at the resort.

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or other 2024 celebrations.

Twilight Jazz Group

Your classic "wedding band" providing jazz standards and dance styles for people who love to dance.

St. J. Jazz Ensemble

Intimate music for dining, dancing and private parties.  Performing in all jazz styles, we can be flexible to meet almost any size venue / event.

Welcome to St J Jazz 

We are committed to providing the finest in classic and traditional jazz for dancing, listening and just plain fun!

Maple Leaf Seven

Traditional jazz, Dixieland, swing and dance styles for Mardi Gras, weddings, bandstand concerts or dances.  Specialties include jazz worship and Dixieland funerals.  We also do German band music for Oktoberfest. 

Swing North Big Band

18-piece "Basie-style" big band playing dance music from the swing era through today.  Special programs include Holiday Concerts and Swinging Epiphany Celebrations

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