Electric Park Jazz Band was founded in 1983.
EPJB is celebrating it�s 20th Anniversary this year.
EPJB�s first gig was at the Liberty Tavern in Aberdeen.
EPJB�s first festival was the 3rd annual Ocean Shores Jazz Festival. Their first year they were elected as host band, and have hosted ever since.
EPJB has performed at 18 out of 20 Rain or Shine Jazz Festivals, co-hosting with Hume Street Preservation Jazz Band.
Until this year, EPJB was the host band and had performed at America�s Festival in Olympia, Washington, since it�s first year of existence.
The very first members of Electric Park Jazz Band were:
John Maki-Tuba
Jeff Hood-Drums
Terry McGarrah-Piano
Linda Hinkle-Hall-Banjo
Mike Alstad-Trumpet
Bob Pitzer-Trombone
Rob Hilliard-Clarinet
Other Members:
Trumpet: Tom Copeland
Dave McCrary
Trombone: Charles Elwell
Terry Strong
Reeds: Bob Brawly
Warren Flax
Brian Dirks
Henry Hoffman
Tom Russell
Piano: Don Fletcher
Marilyn Redding
Banjo: Vance Alkire
Drums: Phil Wayte
Vocalist: Faye Lindseth
Festivals EPJB has performed at:
Rain or Shine Jazz Festival-Aberdeen/Hoquiam, Washington
Ocean Shores Jazz Festival-Ocean Shores, Washington
America�s Festival-Olympia, Washington
Great Falls Jazz Festival-Great Falls, Montana
Spokane Jazz Festival-Spokane, Washington
Tri-Cities Jazz Festival-Tri-Cities, Washington
West Seattle Jazz Festival-Seattle, Washington
Seaside Jazz Festival-Seaside, Oregon
Ragtime Rhodie Dixieland Jazz Festival-Long Beach, Washington
Albany Jazz Festival-Albany, Oregon
Whidbey Island Jazz Festival-Oak Harbor, Washington
Friday Harbor Jazz Festival-Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
Coos Bay Clambake-Coos Bay, Oregon
