Tony Balluff

Tony Balluff is the clarinetist and leader of the Minneapolis jazz band, Southside Aces. He and his drummer, Dave Michael, have been collecting interviews, recordings and other ephemera to create a comprehensive history of the Hall Brothers Jazz Band. Visit Tony online at www.southsideaces.com.

The Hall Brothers Jazz Band In Their Prime

Tony Balluff January 30, 2021

This is part two of historical highlights of the Hall Brothers Jazz Band. Part one can be found in the December issue of TST, read:

The Hall Brothers Jazz Band: Beginnings

Tony Balluff November 26, 2020

This is part one of a two part series chronicling the Hall Brothers Jazz Band. Their story is an important and essential part of the

Tony Balluff

The Hall Brothers Jazz Band In Their Prime

The Hall Brothers Jazz Band: Beginnings

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