The

Band

If you've loved Jay Ungar and Molly Mason in concert, know this: It's even better when The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Band takes the stage.

The group, including some of Jay and Molly's all-time favorite musicians, morphs from string band to swing band, Cajun band to Celtic band, country band to Civil War-era dance orchestra! Expect to hear tunes from Fats Waller, Stephen Foster, Hank Williams and Leadbelly-plus Jay and Molly's classic originals like Ashokan Farewell and The Lovers' Waltz. Long known for performing a wide range of musical styles, Jay and Molly and their friends explore each idiom with remarkable fidelity.

The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Band grew out of the strong musical ties Jay and Molly have enjoyed while running their annual Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps near Woodstock, New York. The group's personnel may vary from show to show, but frequently includes Peter Davis (a multi-instrumentalist who electrifies audiences on clarinet, sax, piano, banjo, mandolin, guitar, whistle and vocals), and Peter Ecklund (a remarkable trumpet and cornet player who's also known for his work with the David Bromberg Band, Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, Leon Redbone, and the Greg Allman Band). Ace bassist Harry Aceto and standout drummer Sam Zucchini, who share the rare ability to play the perfect groove for each tune and genre, round out the ensemble.