ABOUT
The Esquire Jazz Band
Seven musicians carrying the legacy of the Esquire Jazz Club
Our Story
The Esquire Jazz Band is a seven-piece ensemble rooted in the rich musical heritage of Amarillo, Texas. Named after the legendary Esquire Jazz Club on Polk Street — a beloved venue that once anchored the city's jazz scene — the band carries on that legacy with every performance.
From smoky club nights to outdoor festivals and private celebrations, the Esquire Jazz Band delivers classic jazz standards, swing, and big band favorites with warmth, energy, and style. With a rotating cast of talented musicians, no two shows are exactly alike — but the groove is always there.
THE BAND
Meet the Musicians
Patrick Swindell
Singer / Bandleader
Matt Cassetty
Bass
Robert Hinds
Trumpet
Ed Shaffer Jr.
Drums
John Shanks
Trombone
EP Simons
Piano
Doug Storey
Sax
The band also features rotating guest musicians, including Steve Fangio on drums and Jacob Rives on trombone.
IN MEMORIAM
Roger Lester
Trumpet
Roger Lester was a gifted trumpet player and a beloved member of the Esquire Jazz Band family. His talent, warmth, and dedication to the music left a lasting mark on everyone who played alongside him and everyone who had the pleasure of hearing him perform. Roger's spirit lives on in every note the band plays.
THE LEGACY
The Esquire Jazz Club
The band takes its name from the Esquire Jazz Club, a landmark venue on Polk Street in Amarillo, Texas. For years, the club was the heart of live jazz in the city — a place where musicians gathered, audiences connected, and the music spoke for itself. Though the club has since closed its doors, the Esquire Jazz Band keeps its spirit alive on stages across Amarillo and beyond.