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Take a classical clarinet virtuoso with a Louisiana-bred, lifelong
passion for traditional jazz. Add a gypsy trained, died-in-the-wool
Django-style guitarist plus the East Coast’s premier bassist
for swing and blues. more... |
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Quietly cooking melodic jazz and swing favs led by the rock-solid
bassist who also ably anchored our Joe Stanley and John Cocuzzi
sessions. Previti made history for 18 years backing up guitar giant
Danny Gatton. more... |
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I love the real deal, the old Fats Waller, Benny Goodman and Artie
Shaw 78s from the swing era. This clarinet-vibes combo came burning
to play—you hear it in the foot-tapping bounce of “Cheek
to Cheek,” in the bluesy pain that permeates “Black and
Blue.” more... |
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Willoughby’s piano has the most soulful, blues-drenched swing
I’ve ever heard. And his singing matches—a gravelly, boozey
voice right smack between Tom Waits and Dr. John.
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The Jumpers have been a staple of the vital East Coast swing dance
scene for over a decade. They exude the jitterbug beat of Harlem,
the LA jump blues of the ’50s, and the soulful raunch of N’Orleans
R&B. Throw in the sultry momma-wouldn’t-approve vocals
of Marianna. What’cha got? more... |
