About

Bastion Jazz Band

since circa 1982
The Bastion Jazz Band, a group of like minded, unamplified musicians, perform traditional New Orleans jazz, every Sunday evening 6:00 till 9:00 pm, at the Blethering Place Tea Room in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Lyrical, bluesy and unhurried, the BJB treats fans and diners alike to an evening of music rarely heard outside of the Crescent City. Featuring compositions of Jelly Roll Morton, WC Handy, Sidney Bechet and Louis Armstrong, the BJB carries on a tradition that's been alive for over one hundred years. If you are in the neighbourhood, drop into the Blethering Place and hear the band live.
Continuing Under New Name

Community Events

Last Lineup

Pat Paterson
Clarinet, Vocals
Alf Sleigh
Trombone, Vocals
John Callan
Piano, Vocals
Frank Cassar
Tuba, Trumpet
Denny Box
Drums, Vocals
Stephen Brown
Banjo, Guitar, Vocals

Past Members

Ron Mousley
Trombone
1982 - 1993