The Nisky Dixie Cats

Dixieland Jazz for All Occasions

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Upcoming Appearances

Current Upcoming Appearances

The Nisky Dixie Cats play as an 8-piece ensemble in the New York Capital District and surrounding areas. We are a family-friendly band dedicated to playing tuneful, Dixieland-style music for special events and charities. We aim to have fun and sound good. Tap your feet or dance to the songs of Jelly Roll Morton and other greats of America's original jazz.

The Band

Band Members

Lynne Colose saxophone
Dave Crump vocals, guitar
Randy Jennings bass guitar
Don Nania trumpet
 Tom Pratt Clarinet
Dave Rhodes trombone
Marion Rhodes piano
Chandler Rowell drums

members emeritus

John Bobrowich - clarinet
Addie Boyle - saxophone
Ken Fleming - trumpet

Past Appearances

  • Saratoga First Night 2001, 2003
  • Saratoga Dance Flurry 2002, 2003
  • Bethlehem Feestelijk
  • Habitats for Humanity Benefit Dinner
  • O. D. Heck Developmental Center
  • 100th Anniversary - First Unitarian Society of Schenectady
  • "Niska Day" Celebration - Niskayuna, NY
  • Summer concert series at Schenectady Central Park Music Haven
  • Niskayuna Gazebo Concerts - Niskayuna Town hall
  • Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Anniversary Fall Festival
  • Catskill Balloon Festival, Greenville, NY
  • Albany Times Union Race for Literacy
  • Saratoga Chalk Festival
  • Down Syndrome/Aim High! Buddy Walk, Albany, NY
  • Delmar Elsmere Elementary School Sept. 11 Benefit Day
  • General Schuyler's Pantry Grand Opening
  • Miss Mary's concert hall - Albany
  • End of Summer Block Party
  • Private Parties
Photo Gallery

Contact Randy Jennings
(518)374-2621
DixieCats@aol.com

Other Dixieland Jazz-related Links

Dixieland Jazz Mailing List

Albany, NY Times Union - A Place for Jazz
Includes a NY Capital District area Jazz Calendar.