The group has been Host Band for the prestigious Medford Jazz Jubilee for the past ten years. Journey's End specializes in New Orleans style jazz, from the legacy of the great and raw old bands from Preservation Hall to the brash excitement of the Dukes of Dixieland in their heyday at the French Quarter's Famous Door. The band's trademark is their spontaneous style of play, each individual bringing solid solo credentials to the presentation. The band plays foxtrots, waltzes, polkas, country ballads, and all the Latin tempos, including the tango. This band is made up of select professional musicians from the Southern Oregon area, and is ideal for private parties, wedding receptions, banquets, installations, or any type of gathering where first class music is desired.
Smaller groups are also available for intimate parties or for background music for any occasion.
About Larry Bernard Journey's End Jazz Band member Larry Bernard is past president and music director of the Southern Oregon Traditional Jazz Society in Medford, Oregon. Born in Louisiana, and always influenced by the music of New Orleans, Larry had a 30 year career in the U.S. Marines before settling in Southern Oregon's beautiful Rogue Valley. He joined the jazz society in 1979, became a self-taught valve and slide trombonist and formed the Rogue Valley Jazz Misfits, which later became Journey's End Jazz Band. Larry is co-founder of the very successful Medford Jazz Jubilee , which takes place in October each year. Home Page - Your window to the World.