Although DIXIELAND DIRECT performs with as many as seven musicians, the nucleus of the group is a trio. Fashioned after the Swing and Dixieland styles of Benny Goodman and Pete Fountain, DIXIELAND DIRECT features Henning Hoehne on clarinet, Bob Boguslaw on piano and Mike Flaherty on drums. Along with being featured on numerous jazz recordings, members of DIXIELAND DIRECT have been showcased at major jazz festivals and have toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad.

Focusing on musicianship as well as entertainment, the band combines humorous lyrics and a dose of bandstand shtick to make a fun-filled and enjoyable time. The band is uniquely complemented with its own arrangers and an extensive library of over 500 pieces. The collection includes arrangements from early Scott Joplin Rags, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington...to name just a few.

Whether for a concert, a private party, funeral procession, grand opening or reception, MIKE FLAHERTY'S DIXIELAND DIRECT can perform with any size band or combination of musicians to fit your budget and taste.

In addition to sample audio available on our Music page, please take a moment and watch the band perform live as a quartet at the Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage.