The New Orleans Jazz Vipers

The New Orleans Jazz Vipers are an Early Swing band with hard-driving acoustic rhythm, spirited New Orleans horns, and a punk sensibility.
Originating fifteen years ago in the streets of New Orleans, the Jazz Vipers have been a favorite of swing dancers and jazz lovers the world over. They are an Early Swing band with hard-driving acoustic rhythm, spirited New Orleans horns, and a punk sensibility. Think Count Basie meets The Washboard Rhythm Kings with a little Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong. Much of the Vipers' unique sound comes from the absence of the drum kit; the tenacious rhythm is driven soundly by the guitar and upright bass.

The Jazz Vipers have performed their weekly gig at The Spotted Cat Music Club since the infancy of New Orleans’ vibrant Frenchman street music scene. They have been featured on the HBO show Treme playing their original tune "I Hope You're Coming Back to New Orleans" and their most recent album "Going! Going! Gone" has been selling rapidly worldwide.