The 18-piece Outcast Jazz Band have been swinging their way through some of the most prestigious ballrooms and events in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. Their love of the classic big band sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more, have garnered them a loyal fan base of listeners and swing dancers, and regular performance dates across Chicagoland.
The band features only the finest Big Band dance instrumental songs, as well as the dual vocal punch of siblings Vince and Claudia Clark. Vince brings his own unique vocal interpretations to classics from Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra and more; while Claudia’s powerful vocals breathe new life info great standards from Peggy Lee, Diann Schuur and others.
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OJB’s Big Band Dance Party at the Epiphany Center for the Arts.
Graciously filmed by Robert Chi Sunday, April 7, 2024
OJB performs on the 1st Sunday of every month as an Artist in Residence at the Epiphany Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago’s West Loop area.
The Outcast Jazz Band brought a father’s music to life for his children decades after his death.
This special story aired on WGN-TV on December 21, 2017 Reported by Ms Julie Unruh
OJB’s Big Band Dance Party, Epiphany Center for the Arts Oct 6, 2024.
video courtesy of Robert Chi
Live at Hackney’s in Palos Hills, IL.
Original Promotional video for OJB’s Big Band Dance Party!
Now on the 1st Sunday of the month!









