The Elephant Gerald Project
The Elephant Gerald Project is a rotating, high-level swing ensemble built around Elephant Gerald, featuring the strongest swing musicians in Missoula.
This project exists to be flexible, powerful, and style-spanning — able to shift instrumentation, size, and repertoire depending on the room, the audience, and the event. From tight swing dance sets to lush listening-room arrangements, the Elephant Gerald Project delivers a polished sound with the energy of a supergroup.
Every lineup is intentional. Every show is cohesive.
Featured Colaborators
(In addition to the Elephant Gerald duo)
The Skalsky Brothers
Gypsy Jazz Guitar Duo
Landon and Ethan Skalsky are an authentic gypsy jazz guitar duo and the core of the Skalsky Brothers Quintet, known for lightning-fast playing, deep swing, and true Django-style authenticity.
Daijha Brown
Vocals
Daijha Brown, frontwoman of Daijha Vu, brings a powerful voice and commanding stage presence to the Elephant Gerald Project. Her vocals are bold, expressive, and emotionally charged, captivating audiences from the first note to the last. Whether delivering soulful intensity or playful swing-era flair, Daijha’s presence transforms the band into a true front-of-stage experience.
Jon Schick
Guitar
Guitarist Jon Schick of Night Blooming Jasmine shapes swinging rhythms and clear, melodic lines into a sound rooted in tradition yet full of curiosity. His playing carries both grace and momentum, lending the ensemble its quiet spark and depth.
Whitni Kent
Vocals
Vocalist Whitni Kent of Night Blooming Jasmine stops a room cold with a voice that is as striking as it is timeless. Effortless, commanding, and rich with feeling, her singing carries the band with ease, leaving little doubt why audiences hang on every note.
Reese Morris
Mandolin
Reese Morris brings a high-octane mandolin style rooted in American roots music and built for the stage. He might downplay it, but Reese swings hard! His feel for jazz runs deeper than he lets on. Whether he’s locking into a groove or taking a blazing solo, he adds a sharp edge and unmistakable energy to the band.
Book The Elephant Gerald Project
Ideal For:
Swing dances and dance halls
Listening rooms and feature concerts
Vintage-themed events and speakeasies
Festivals and one-off special performances
If the event calls for something bigger, deeper, or more flexible than a fixed lineup, the Elephant Gerald Project is the answer.