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A Yorkshire based quintet of two guitars, clarinet/baritone sax, violin and double bass (plus vocals), our sound is primarily inspired by Django Reinhardt’s Swing Guitars of the ‘30s and ‘40s, and then rotates through other points of the compass to include Boogie Woogie, the Blues and Afro-Latin rhythms: all with swing-driven improvisations and a wry sense of humour. The set includes songs, ballads, dances and instrumentals from the ‘30s through to the ‘60s, with a list of characters including Harry Lime, Minnie the Moocher, Jerry the Junker, Mrs Murphy, the Peanut Vendor and Top Cat. There’s also a food/drink/sustenance thread with eulogies to Dunkin’ Bagels, drinking tea and Ovaltine, or just plain drinking. Oh, and let’s not forget some swing standards from Django, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway for good measure Throw in some sozzled melancholia, tight rhythms, stage presence and exciting playfulness, and you get a small swing band that guarantees a good time. |
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photo: Sue Macklin |
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