Laissez-Foure is really the life of the party! Without them, it might just be another dinner venue. With them, Speakeasy Kitchen is transformed into a fantastic event, with swinging music that is perfect to keep the up-beat energy going.
Charmaine Cheung, Chef – Speakeasy Kitchen

photo by Lloyd Wolf
Don Chirieleison, taking care of bass.

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Recent photos: Click the photo below to see images from a recent photo shoot by photographer, Lloyd Wolf: Mardi Gras 2010 at Central Michel Richard; Washington, D.C.

MARCH 2010
Mar. 4:
Don and Ken join HC of DC at Oro Pomodoro (Rockville)
7:30 p.m.

Mar. 11: 1905 (Washington, DC)
9 p.m.

Mar. 25: Ken joins HC of DC at 1905 (Washington, DC)
9 p.m.

Laissez Foure is an acoustic swing quartet playing classics from the 30s and 40s. The group consists of acoustic bass, swing rhythm guitar, saxophone/clarinet, and trumpet. In the tradition of New Orleans jazz, the quartet emphasizes an acoustic sound when feasible and plays charts by Armstrong, Ellington, Count Basie and others from the era.

"Thanks so much for doing such a great job at our event! Everyone liked you so much that we would like very much to book you for our next event..."
Stephanie Lurz, Mgr. – Victory Fund

As always a real pleasure having you at our event!! You guys are wonderful musicians and very professional. Thanks again for doing such a great job.
Anita Broccolino – Event Specialist

photo by Wes McAdams
Ken Matthews, double-duty on clarinet and washboard