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Anthony James Balluff (born January 31, 1966) clarinetist, composer, arranger and bandleader.

Born in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Balluff began playing jazz as early as high school. Already a skilled classical performer, he went on to study at the University of Wisconsin.

Tony Balluff's tastes in jazz have run the gamut from early jazz (traditional or Dixieland jazz) to modern jazz. He has settled into a groove by focusing on Dixieland and Gypsy jazz.

Balluff performs regularly in Minnesota and at major jazz festivals nationally.

Current and Past Bands

32nd Street Irregulars (Leader)
The Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band
Brass Messengers
The Charlie DeVore New Orleans Jazz Band
Fidgety Feet (Leader)
The Freight House Jazz Band (Leader)
Parisota Hot Club
The Southside Aces
Twin Cities Hot Club
Special appearances with local, national and international bands

Compositions

Brown Sugar at Midnight
C.S. Stomp
March of the Nomads
My Red Alma

Arrangements

Stuck On Me
Why Don’t You Do Right
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
*Many other Spirituals, Dixieland, Big Band and modern tunes done in a Dixieland style

For Whom the Jingle Bells Toll
*Many other Christmas songs in a Dixieland style

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