On this Chicago Jazz Festival Preview 2019 Mike Jeffers talks with Beau Sample, the founder of the The Fat Babies, a seven piece jazz band interpreting classic styles of the 1920s and 30s. Along with Beau its members include Andy Schumm (cornet), John Otto (reeds), Dave Bock (trombone), John Donatowicz (banjo and guitar), Paul Asaro (piano), and Alex Hall (drums).
The Fat Babies will be performing at the 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival August 31st at 1:50pm on the Von Freeman Pavilion. Get more information at and listen to more podcasts at www.chicagojazz.com