Organized by trombonist, Marc Smason, the band is a salute to, and extension of, the polyphonic early hot jazz styles of New Orleans, Chicago and New York. The Chicago 7 has played concerts and clubs around the Pacific N.W. for several years and garnered quite a following! Vocalist - supreme, Joanne Klein often joins in the fun.

Repertoire ranges from Louis Armstrong to Charles Mingus and includes original material as well.