The Goofers were 5 Italian musicians, coming out of ’s band in the early 1950’s. They developed a one-of-a-kind novelty act, playing their instruments while on pogo sticks or hanging upside down from a trapeze. Their musical style was swing/be-bop, often with all 5 members singing/harmonizing together.
Members: Frank Nichols (Frank James Nicolais) °12/23/1920-†1/22/1999 - Trumpet; Jimmy Vincent (James Vincent Faraci) °6/30/1923-†4/15/2005 - Drums; Jimmy Dell (James Edward Del Giudice)
°12/18/1923-†11/24/2010 - Trombone; Tom (Tommy/Thomas) Terry Fresh °1/7/1924-†5/9/2019 - Upright Bass; Jack Holliday (Jack M. Holliday) °1926-†? - Piano.
Alternate Piano: Bob Murray after Jack Holliday passed away
Alternate Bass Player: Frank Mercy
