About the Band

Some bands form quickly for commercial reasons. Others come together organically over time, by forces of nature. 

Marshall's Band is the latter -- a group of talented musicians (and friends) dedicated to the craft of original music, played on the original instruments.  

Marshall's uses little or no amplification, and written music is optional if used at all, so every tune is a unique creation formed around the other musicians, the audience and the mood.  If you love original Trad style New Orleans  jazz, consider booking Marshall's Band for your party, wedding, jazz festival ... or whatever. 

PRINCIPAL  MEMBERS

Clarinet Dave Dilzell

Cornet Warren Buckleitner

Trombone George Dougherty

Tuba Tom Spain

Piano Dotty Westgate
Banjo Ed Jankiewicz
Drums Cliff Hochberg 

ONGOING SUBS
Audrie Spies  (drums)
Mike Giles (tuba)
Olive  Joseph (vocals)
Pat Mercury  (guitar/banjo)
Lil Tarentino (drums)

FORMER MEMBERS

Retired or Deceased Members; No Longer Playing on Earth

Rod Anderson. In May 2024 we lost Rod Anderson, our original Clarinet player. RIP Rod. Obituary. 

Charley Huck. In April of 2019, we lost our piano player, Charley Huck. Hear Charley tell the story of Marshall's Dixieland Jazz Band and one of his favorite tunes and read his obituary. 

Frank Stabile. Banjo (N. Plainfield). Our beloved, loyal singer/banjo player; July 2015.  Obituary. 

Sam Leiner, Drums. Our dear friend and faithful drummer on a cold day in January 2015. We just helped Sam celebrate his 90th birthday last July with a wonderful jam session. His steady rhythm and outstanding musicianship will be greatly missed. He was replaced by his hand picked replacement and friend Jerry Gerard.