Ken Bloom
Trombone & Vocals
Ken Bloom is the leader, trombonist, and vocalist for the Gate City Jazz Band, an eight-piece Dixieland jazz band based out of Winona, Minnesota.
Who is Ken Bloom & The Gate City Jazz Band?
The Band's History: The group was formed way back in 1978 in Winona, Minnesota. They started the band because they felt their local community needed more live music.
Music Style: They play happy, high-energy Dixieland jazz (traditional New Orleans-style jazz).
Ken's Role: Ken Bloom leads the band, sings, and plays the trombone. He lives nearby in St. Charles, Minnesota.
Awards: The band is highly respected in local music history and was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2005.