The Assunto Dukes play in Naples, Florida for the Ave Maria School of Law Signature Event
THE LOOK, THE SOUND, THE STYLE, AND THE ENERGY OF ONE OF THE GREATEST ERAS IN NEW ORLEANS JAZZ HISTORY,…………
“The Assunto Dukes, A Dixieland Tribute” is the only band legitimately sanctioned by The Assunto Family, by The Estate of Frank Assunto. who, in 1950, started The Dukes of Dixieland(1947-1974), with his brother Freddie Assunto on trombone.
Frank and Freddie died tragically young, but in the 1950s and and 1960s, they sold millions of records, made countless TV appearances, and were called by Ed Sullivan, “The number 1 jazz combo in the country.”
Today, the band is made up of a solid group of top shelf musicians who appreciate, understand, and honor the legacy of the Assunto family’s contributions to New Orleans Jazz. They are a very professional group that always brings the best of New Orleans Jazz and history to every audience.
While there is no intention of duplicating the music of yesteryear, the Assunto Dukes strive to interpret the repertoire to the best of their ability, relying on the influence and inspiration of the Assunto family. It is a firm belief of the Assunto Dukes that the music Frank and Freddie Assunto created, the Dukes of Dixieland(1947-1974), cannot be duplicated, the enthusiasm and musicianship will certainly be representative of the Original Dukes.
The Assunto Dukes recognize and celebrate that legacy, by playing great traditional Dixieland Jazz in the style of Frank, Freddie and Papa Jac Assunto, featuring the most professional musicians in New Orleans, and headlined by Frank Assunto’s grandaughter, Lexie Assunto.