Louisiana Washboard Five is a classic jazzband from Bergen/Norway. Established in 1997 the band has specialized on jazz music from the late 20´s - often referred to as South Side Chicago-style.

Their effort to bring new life in to this music is documented with three CDs: Doctor Jazz (1997), Ace of Rhythm (2000) and Futuristic Rhythm (2004). The first two was presented by Herman Records and the last one came on Stomp Off Records.

Keith Nichols (England) and Matthias Seuffert (Germany) have been participating with LWF on festivals and CDs.

Other great musicians who have been sitting in with the band are Cynthia Sayer (USA), Norman Field (England), Scott Robinson (USA), Bent Persson (Sweden), Mike Pointon (England), Thomas "Spats" Langham (England),, James Dapogny (USA), and good norwegian colleagues like  Børre Frydenlund, Tore Jensen, Johnnie Harper, David Louisiana Washboard Five is a classic jazzband from Bergen/Norway.