6 March 2026

Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick

50th Anniversary Concert

A special concert with stunning swing-jazz duo Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick celebrating the 50th anniversary of their unique finger-style guitar-clarinet combination. Guy and Billy have been frequently featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and “Prairie Home Companion” as well as numerous film and television soundtracks. Their huge repertoire runs from obscure Ellington tunes to Gershwin classics and complex Jelly Roll Morton arrangements.

Concert starts at 8:00 pm

Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser

“Elegant.” “Riveting.” “Soulful.” “Classic mastery.” These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe their unique sound. Guy and Billy have performed in concerts, clubs and festivals all over North America and Europe. Like a good marriage, their music has wed together two perfectly suited musical personalities. Their music is based around Guy’s innovative finger-style guitar wizardry, and his uncanny ability to play bass lines, chords and melodies all at the same time. With his daring imagination, breathtaking technique, and his wonderful musicality, Guy has become an inspiration for guitarists all over the world. Novick’s ever-inventive and soulful clarinet playing provides the ideal complement to Guy’s guitar. With his vast knowledge of the classic jazz era, his dazzling improvising skills, and his entertaining vocals, Novick is able to both add a melodic and dynamic spark to Guy’s guitar. Their music sounds fresh and original, yet is also deeply rooted in the rich legacy of the classic jazz age.

And, my, how they swing! The two of them together can create a pulse as driving as any big band. They have a musical telepathy and understanding that has been honed by decades of playing together, a rhythmic drive that doesn’t quit and a thorough mastery of their instruments. Add to all of this their relaxed and engaging stage manner, and you will be treated to a joyously entertaining and musically enchanting show that, indeed, has already stood the test of time.

Come celebrate this important anniversary with Guy & Billy and some surprise guests!

  • Riveting echoes of an earlier jazz era. . . . The Washington Post
  • The two elegant gentlemen of the swing world! Garrison Keillor

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