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The Climax Jazz Band was one of several traditional jazz bands on Celebrity's Constellation cruise ship during the first two weeks of January 2011. The cruise left San Diego, made several port calls before traversing the Panama Canal, and then made one stop in Columbia before sailing for Fort Lauderdale. The performance recorded here was on January 13. Wolverine Blues was written by Jelly Roll Morton, John C Spikes, and Benjamin F Spikes. The dixieland band members on this cruise were: Clarinet - Mick Lewis; cornet - Marc Caparone; trombone - Len Gosling; banjo - Jack Vincken; drums - Benji Bohannon; double bass (and band leader) -Chris Daniels. Franklin Clay Films filmed the event. The Climax Jazz Band's website is www.climaxjazz.com -- there you can find their play schedule and find their cds and dvds for sale. Panama Jazz Cruise 2011, Other band videos taken during the cruise, as well as a summary video in 3 parts, can be found by going to www.wxyzvideos.com. Several organizations sponsor jazz cruises -- this one was by www.jazzsea.com.