Yosemite Jazz Band

It all began in 1993 when The Yosemite Jazz Band established its roots in the mountain community of Oakhurst, California, located near Yosemite National Park. Berl Howell, our band's fearless leader, approached Ted Strauss and Jim Kirin about forming a traditional jazz band. Other local musicians came on board and it wasn't long before the band was rolling. In the summer of 1994, the newly formed band began its performances at the Oakhurst Pizza Factory, which has become an annual tradition. The band quickly gained a loyal following and many gigs ensued.

The band added more local musicians over the years, including Pat Mierkey, Jeff Gurule, James Mierkey, and Larry Vaccaro. We share a lot of fun performing for our friends.

California Mid-State Fair July 2012

As you plan your trip to Yosemite National Park and find yourself in the Oakhurst area, please stop by and see us. The band performs every Thursday night at the Pizza Factory from 6:30 PM through 8:30 PM, from May through September. Enjoy a pizza, the warm Summer evening, good company, and our traditional jazz sounds.

The band's repertoire includes an entertaining blend of Dixieland jazz, early swing, gospel, and traditional jazz favorites. The Yosemite Jazz Band performs for dances, county fairs, jazz festivals, weddings, funerals, parties, church events, grand openings, and many other functions. No matter what your function or event, an entertaining performance by The Yosemite Jazz Band is sure to please.

Our Resume' - Thank you!

The Pizza Factory in Oakhurst

Fresno Dixieland Society

Modesto Traditional Jazz Society

Valley Jazz Club

Monterey Hot Jazz Society

Sierra Traditional Jazz Club in Three Rivers

The Pismo Beach Basin Street Regulars

Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society

Casey's Tavern in Canoga Park

SKP Park of the Sierra

La Feliz Guild of Children's Hospitals of Central California

Oakhurst Community Concert Band

Blue Street Jazz Band

The Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party in Jackson

Yosemite International Jazz Festival

Wonder Valley Ranch Resort and Conference Center

The Blue Heron Restaurant and Lounge

The Pines Resort at Bass Lake

River Creek Golf Course

The American Cancer Society

Sugar Pine Christian Camps

Oakhurst Knights of Columbus

Yosemite Lakes Community Church

Sierra Pines Church

Madera Grace Community Church

Coarsegold Elementary School

Oakhurst Elks Lodge

Groveland Rotary Club

Fresno Flats Historical Park

Mariposa Club of the Yosemite Democrats

Oakhurst True Value Hardware

Madera Ford Mercury

Madera Office Depot

Madera District Fair

Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming

California Mid-State Fair



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	It all began in 1993 when The Yosemite Jazz Band established its roots in the mountain community of Oakhurst, California, located near Yosemite National Park. Berl Howell, our band's fearless leader, approached Ted Strauss and Jim Kirin about forming a traditional jazz band. Other local musicians came on board and it wasn't long before the band was rolling. In the summer of 1994, the newly formed band began its performances at the Oakhurst Pizza Factory, which has become an annual tradition. The band quickly gained a loyal following and many gigs ensued. The band added more local musicians over the years, including Pat Mierkey, Jeff Gurule, James Mierkey, and Larry Vaccaro. We share a lot of fun performing for our friends. California Mid-State Fair July 2012 As you plan your trip to Yosemite National Park and find yourself in the Oakhurst area, please stop by and see us. The band performs every Thursday night at the Pizza Factory from 6:30 PM through 8:30 PM, from May through September. Enjoy a pizza, the warm Summer evening, good company, and our traditional jazz sounds. The band's repertoire includes an entertaining blend of Dixieland jazz, early swing, gospel, and traditional jazz favorites. The Yosemite Jazz Band performs for dances, county fairs, jazz festivals, weddings, funerals, parties, church events, grand openings, and many other functions. No matter what your function or event, an entertaining performance by The Yosemite Jazz Band is sure to please. Our Resume' - Thank you! The Pizza Factory in Oakhurst Fresno Dixieland Society Modesto Traditional Jazz Society Valley Jazz Club Monterey Hot Jazz Society Sierra Traditional Jazz Club in Three Rivers The Pismo Beach Basin Street Regulars Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society Casey's Tavern in Canoga Park SKP Park of the Sierra La Feliz Guild of Children's Hospitals of Central California Oakhurst Community Concert Band Blue Street Jazz Band The Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party in Jackson Yosemite International Jazz Festival Wonder Valley Ranch Resort and Conference Center The Blue Heron Restaurant and Lounge The Pines Resort at Bass Lake River Creek Golf Course The American Cancer Society Sugar Pine Christian Camps Oakhurst Knights of Columbus Yosemite Lakes Community Church Sierra Pines Church Madera Grace Community Church Coarsegold Elementary School Oakhurst Elks Lodge Groveland Rotary Club Fresno Flats Historical Park Mariposa Club of the Yosemite Democrats Oakhurst True Value Hardware Madera Ford Mercury Madera Office Depot Madera District Fair Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming California Mid-State Fair Home \| Calendar \| Members \| Our CD \| Photo Album \| Sing Along \| Links \| Webcams \| Jokes \| Facebook \| Contact Us © 2007 to Present - The Yosemite Jazz Band - All Rights Reserved This site is maintained by Teddy Strauss, with help from the band!