Featured Bands
The Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co.
Saturday November 6th 2010
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. is the little New York City rockabilly trio with the big name.
"The band has matching suits, period set pieces with graphics and typefaces straight out of the early 50s and what sounds like cleverly scripted, faux-corny between-song banter. These guys put on a show and, mercy, they’re pretty darned good. Their originals sound like country standards from fifty years ago and the upright bass player swings like hell. He doesn’t push the beat like so many bluegrass and oldtimey cats do." lucid culture 10.04.2007
See sitanddieco.com for sound clips and more.
The Grand Street Stompers
Saturday September 4th 2010
The Grand Street Stompers are a good old-fashioned New Orleans kind of swinging hot jazz band, led by fresh-from-New-Orleans trumpeter Gordon Au. They delight swing dancers and music lovers with everything from Louis Armstrong hits and ragtime numbers to Disney themes and showtunes. See GordonAuMusic.com for sound clips and more.
The Paul Tillotson Love Trio
Saturday June 5, 2010
Born in Boise, Idaho, Paul has made New York City his home since 1989. The last of six kids, Paul started playing the piano at age ten. His first gig was playing juice harp with his mother on guitar in church. He returns to Idaho
every winter to play for four months, with his trio, at the famous Sun Valley Lodge. Over the years, Tillotson has been celebrated for many successes - from his early self produced recordings to his live shows. He's played across America with such renowned performers as Gene Harris, Lynn Seaton, Vernel Fournier, Mike Merritt (Conan O’Brien Show), James Wormworth, Lew Soloff, Chris Minh Doky, Luther Hughes, Paul Kreibich, Matt Wilson, Aton Fig (David Letterman Show), Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live Band), Mark Pender, Jerry Vivinno, Red Hollaway, Jimmy Norman (The Coasters), Ernie Watts, Chris Botti (Sting) and Diana Krall. Tillotson has performed his music in "The Montreux Jazz Festival," "The Den Haag Jazz Festival," “The Jazz in the Canyon Festival,” “The Gene Harris Jazz Festival” and ”Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble.” Gene Harris spent the last twenty years of his life in Boise, Idaho. "I have witnessed so much great music beginning with my mentor and close friend Gene Harris,” Paul recalls. “We used to hang out after hours in the bar after Gene’s gig.........We talked about everything from philosophy, relationships, politics, adventure, life, love, to music. He instilled the master’s love of perfection and love of life onto me and helped me understand the path to great music is peaceful and rewarding." paultillotson.com
Featuring Aisha Hosley with the Josh Fialkoff Trio
Sunday April 25, 2010
The vocal reference of Aisha Hosley is somewhere between jazz great Ella Fitzgerald, soul giant Aretha Franklin, and classical mezzo-soprano Denisee Graves. This dynamic range comes from her lifetime passion for music, her classical training, and a number of projects throughout New York City. Aisha is a graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where she studied classical and jazz singing with instructors Dominique Eade, Cecil McBee, Carol Sloane, Allan Chase, and Patricia Craig....
Aisha appreciates her longtime relationship with the Swing Doctors, and has expanded her projects by putting together her own band. As the bandleader, she is thrilled to perform and record her own original music of R&B, jazz, and blues. Though her vocal performances evoke singers of the past, the combination of her classical training, songwriting, and versatility make Aisha an original talent in a city of wannabes.
Josh Fialkoff originally hit the lindy music scene as the bass player for Solomon Douglas......With a strong desire to beat his own path he returned back to his first love - the piano. Josh now sings and plays throughout the US...with his bands J-Street and The Fried Bananas at major events in the area including BIX, Beantown, CTLX, Montreal Bagel and Blues, The Albany Exchange and a host of others. With strong influence from Ray Charles, Gene Harris, Lou Rawls and others he strives to create soul and blues inspired music that leaves one no choice but to move. joshfialkoff.com
The Blue Vipers from Brooklyn.
Friday April 9, 2010
Sunday June 24th 2007
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he Blue Vipers from Brooklyn are an acoustic Dixieland, early swing, gospel and blues band, composed of homemade washboard percussion, upright bass, resonator guitar, trumpet with the occasional addition of violin/fiddle & tenor saxophone. Their repertoire of witty songs with moving yet often bawdy lyrics and catchy 4 part vocal harmony always draw large crowds. Members include:
Billy Nemec-guitar/lead vocals, Christopher Pistorino-Bass, David Langlois-Drums, Sam Hoyt-Trumpet, Sean Condron-guitar.
Billy Nemec-guitar/lead vocals was born in Howells, Nebraska in 1977. Around the age of eighteen he joined up with a traveling carnival “Culpepper Concessions,” which eventually dropped him off in New Orleans. It was under the mentorship of clowns, jugglers, mimes, acrobats and legendary street performers like Anthony “Tuba Fatts” Lacen and The New Orleans Jazz Vipers that Billy honed his musical and performing ability. He spent four years playing for crowds on the streets of New Orleans and traveling with another carnival “Circus Ridikkulous.” In October 2001 Billy moved to New York City and brought with him a vast repertoire of early swing, Dixieland, gospel, country and blues music........myspace page
Baby Soda
Saturday February 12, 2010
Developed by hoboes, perfected through science... Baby Soda is on the cutting edge of a new movement loosely known as Street Jazz; with an eclectic set of influences ranging from New Orleans brass, Jug Music, Southern Gospel and Hot Jazz. The ensemble doesn't desire to recreate the past, rather they bring the concept and joy of the music to the present.
Baby Soda is an adaptable and ever changing group made up of New York's finest musicians; featuring trumpet, accordion, clarinet, washboard, banjo and one string box bass. The band can be seen regularly at some of New York's finest venues like Cafe Moto, Barbes, The Knitting Factory and the Jalopy Theater........ babysoda.org
Gordon Webster & Friends
Saturday March 6, 2010
Pianist Gordon Webster is one of the most sought after musicians in the lindy hop world. His tremendous musicianship and passion, supported by his first-hand knowledge of social dancing, have inspired lindy hoppers at hundreds of dance events worldwide. Drawing on influences as diverse as Fats Waller, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson and Gene Harris, Webster serves up a smorgasbord of styles unified by one characteristic: irresistible danceability.
Born in Ottawa, Canada, Mr. Webster began playing the piano at age 4. He moved to Toronto in 1993 to study jazz piano at University of Toronto. In 2001, while still living in Toronto, he became obsessed with the lindy hop and began traveling to exchanges and camps as both a musician and a dancer......
One of the most active and versatile musicians on the scene, Webster maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with a diverse array of jazz/blues and lindy hop luminaries, and is an associate member of one of the most popular traditional jazz bands on the U.S. lindy hop scene, the Cangelosi Cards.
excerpts from gordonwebsterswings.com
Solomon Douglas Swingtet
Saturday February 6, 2010
The Solomon Douglas Swingtet is an eight-piece dance band whose repertoire is rooted in that of the Basie band and that of the Ellington band, with other big-band standards and classic jazz tunes thrown in as well. They can cater to a crowd that prefers up-tempo classic swing, to a crowd that prefers slower groovier jazz, or to anything in between. Past dance events that featured the Solomon Douglas Swingtet include the Century Masters of Lindy and Tap (Seattle), Aug. 2007 and Aug. 2008; Lindy on the Rocks (Denver), Aug. 2007 and Aug. 2008; Philadelphia Lindy Love, June 2006 and June 2008; Camp Jitterbug (Seattle), May 2006 and May 2007 and May 2008; Bal Rendezvous (San Diego), April 2008; the Connecticut Lindy Exchange, Aug. 2007; the Seattle Lindy Exchange, Aug. 2005 and Aug. 2007; the Emerald City Blues Festival (Seattle), Oct. 2005; Swing Out Northwest (near Seattle), Dec. 2002, Dec. 2004, and Dec. 2006; the All-Balboa Weekend (Cleveland), May 2003; and the Toronto Lindy Exchange, Oct. 2002
Sly Blue
Friday December 11, 2009
Sly Blue is a New York based band formed in early 2009. The band organized a bi-weekly dance at a Speak Easy joint in the village over the summer and now runs a swing dance every Tuesday night at Session 73. Dancers enjoy Sly Blue's fun and easy feel along with their warm and welcoming charm. Marko Gazic,guitar player and formerly of the Cangelosi Cards, leads the band and holds down the rhythm with bass player Peter Maness. The face of the band is Chris Norton as he is front and center with his unrivaled charisma while playing trumpet and singing. Matt Mussellman and Adrian Cunningham beef up the horn section with the trombone and clarinet, respectively. Sly Blue's repetoire includes many standards and lesser known pieces from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Beginners find their arrangements easy to dance to, but BE READY! The band is also known for crazy tempo and time signature changes challenging even the most experienced dancers. Most importantly, Sly Blue excels at this crucial element, and that's having fun.
The Cangelosi Cards
Saturday November 21, 2009
The Cangelosi Cards are a seven-piece jazz band based in New York
City. The group performs regularly downtown and in Brooklyn and has
traveled throughout the United States and Europe playing for dancers
and listening audiences alike. Recently the group has performed at
the Herrang Dance Camp in Sweden and the Arctic Lindy Exchange in
Iceland. When traveling to play for dancers the Cards play dance music tailored
for lindy hop, charleston, and balboa. They play popular songs,
standards, and blues as well.
"The Cangelosi Cards are one of the best bands I've seen anywhere.
They have a great live show, perfect for dancing! I envy any one who
has not yet seen them because you now have the chance to see them for
the first time! They keep it strictly real, playing traditional New
Orleans style jazz, but continue to see at as a living tradition- and
as such bring in influences from outside the cannon, such as country,
blues, and early popular music. The level of musicianship is
brilliant, bring your dancing shoes."
Eli Smith, Down Home Radio
Champian Fulton and her Quartet
Friday March 19, 2010 NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Saturday October 31, 2009
The daughter of jazz trumpeter Stephen Fulton, Champian Fulton had plenty of early exposure to the music through her father's playing with his friends, among them Clark Terry and the late Major Holley.........Champian Fulton is a refreshing change from many of the singing jazz pianists of the past two decades, as she excels in both areas while never resorting to simply doing the minimum to get by in her interpretation of standards.........While Fulton's voice is youthful, her vocals often incorporate the touches of a veteran, including a defiant interpretation of "When Your Lover Has Gone" that has a sassiness reminiscent of Carmen McRae (who too infrequently accompanied herself on piano, though she was a fine pianist), along with her superb vocal inflections and bebop chops in her driving setting "September in the Rain". Fulton also masters slow ballads, such as Duke Ellington's powerful "All Too Soon," in which she communicates the sorrow of lost love desiring a reunion as if she has lived the lyrics....... Champian Fulton is a gifted musician who is deserving of wider recognition. Ken Dryden for All About Jazz New York August 2009
read more at champian.net
Photography courtesy of G. F. Aquilino/fredaquilinophoto.com
Wycliffe Gordon and his Quartet
Saturday July 18th 2009
Wycliffe Gordon enjoys an extraordinary career as a performer, conductor, composer, arranger, and educator, receiving high praise from audiences and critics alike. Gordon tours the world performing hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz for audiences ranging from heads of state to elementary school students. Gordon received the Jazz Journalists Association 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002 and 2001 Award for Trombonist of the Year, and the Jazz Journalists Association 2000 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Trombone.
In addition to a thriving solo career, he tours regularly leading the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet, headlining at legendary jazz venues throughout the world. Gordon is a former veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and has been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylor's “Jazz at the Kennedy Center” Series.....read more at wycliffegordon.com
Catherine Russell and The Hounds Swing Band
Saturday May 16th 2009
Catherie Russell is a native New Yorker, born with an enviable musical pedigree. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was born in Panama and moved to New Orleans and then New York City, becoming a pioneering pianist/bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, is an outstanding bassist and vocalist and holder of advanced degrees from Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music.....Not surprisinginly, considering her roots, Catherine russell is a one of a kind vocalist. She has toured the world, performing and recording with a wide array of trend setting artists, including Paul Simon, David Bowie, Steely Danc, Cyndy Lauper, Jackson Browne.....
"She is a fresh and original voice. The most exciting debut album I've heard in a long time." writes New York Sun critic and Sinatra biographer, Will Friedwald, who picked Cat among his top 10 cd's of the year........For her appearance at Swing Remix on May 16th, Catherine will be joined with her touring band plus others to create her Hounds Swing Band.
catherinerussell.com
The Boilermaker Jazz Band
Friday May 21, 2010
Friday January 22, 2010
Saturday February 7 2009
The Boilermaker Jazz Band is an ecstatically fun band performing authentic hot jazz, ragtime, and swing. From concert halls to dances, festivals to family parties, listeners and dancers agree - with their infectious beat and enthusiasm this band can make any crowd move! Leading the Boilermaker Jazz Band on clarinet and vocals is Paul Cosentino, a full time bandleader/performer who founded the band in 1988 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He is constantly searching for new and original tunes to add to the band’s classic jazz repertoire — you’ll hear something different every time! Paul plays an antique Albert system clarinet giving him a wonderfully distinctive sound.
At their February 7th 2009 appearance, band leader Paul Consentino featured singer Dawn Lambeth from California who brought her lilting effervescent style to this authentic hot jazz, ragtime and swing ensemble. The October 21st 2008 appearance featured fabulous female singer Jennie Luvv who thrills with her smooth and sultry vocal stylings. From bar room ballads and not-so-standard standards to hot and bubblin’ swing, Jennie’s performances add a touch of sophistication to the Boilermaker ensemble. The Boilermaker's April 21st appearance featured the Fabulous Ruth Brisbane. Ruth Brisbane began her singing in the clubs of New York City which brought her to Europe and the Caribbean. Ruth has since performed on the stages of Broadway musicals including One Mo' Time, Grind, The Wiz, and Raisin.
BoilermakerJazzBand.com
JC Hopkins Biggish Band featuring Queen Esther
Saturday November 15th 2008
Sunday March 11th 2007 featuring Andromeda
JC Hopkins, Piano, Songwriter, and Vocalist formed the JC Hopkins Biggish Band in 2000. Since then his band has backed great singers from Norah Jones to Madeleine Peyroux. Madeleine fronted the band in those earlier days and composed with JC some of the songs that made up the Biggish Band's audio debut "Underneath a Brooklyn Moon". The fabulous chauntuesse, Queen Esther, has also sang lead with the JC Hopkins Biggish Band and to widespread critical acclaim she is returning for our event.
Andromeda has performed with Dianne Reeves, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Ray Charles and a host of other greats. She also wrote and directed the vocal arrangements for the Ray Charles Tribute Tour.
"dangerously attractive... soulful voice" - New York Times
"talented...glamorous...gorgeous" - British Theater Guide "tantalizing femme fatale" - The New Yorker
JC Hopkins myspace page
The Yalloppin Hounds
Sunday September 9th 2007
In 1998, several members of the Illinois Jacquet band, past and present, began jamming on their own to create a smaller group. Tapes were sent out, and the Yalloppin' Hounds were born.............The Yalloppin Hounds have since possessed the distinction of being the first band in the world to combine the elements of traditional Swing with Hip-Hop stylings, creating a unique and excitingly fresh hybrid..........Since their first incarnation in 1998, the Hounds have grown from a vibrantly authentic swing/jazz band to producing some of the most universal original music of the new millennium.
Considered by many to be the finest and busiest band to arrive on the New York Swing scene, The Yalloppin' Hounds derive their name from a running gag among the musicians of the Illinois Jacquet Big Band. One day at a French concert, Jacquet poked fun at another well-known Swing band from New York by referring to them as a bunch of "yallopping hounds", so when the founding members, all Jacquet alumnus, got together to think up a name for their new swing band, the choice was obvious. "We knew enough about each other already to hear a sound in our heads...and the sound was that of a bunch of barking dogs...." explains bandleader and saxophonist Joey "G-Clef" Cavaseno.
YalloppinHounds.com
Stompy Jones from California!
Sunday July 22, 2007
Stompy Jones is a San Francisco based sextet, renowned for their jumpin' rhythm, wailing improvisations, hip charm and explosive stage show. Whether appearing at a posh supper club, concert hall, festival or down the road a piece, the solid sounds of these journeymen of jump are delivered in the romping, joyous, overwhelming style of jazz that came to be known as Rock and Roll!
History of Stompy Jones
The origin of the band known today as Stompy Jones can be traced back to the spring of 1998. The place...a small club named the Hiball Lounge, in the heart of San Francisco's North Beach district. "Little David" and Bowen Brown (Bowen is no longer with the band, Leor shuffles the skins...) were looking to put together a new act. The idea was to book a string of Tuesdays, and essentially invite players to come audition in front of an audience. The Tuesdays were billed as "Swing Session with Little David." They began by enlisting Scott Lawrence, a piano payer whom David had recently met. Scott brought on board an old cohort, vocalist and notorious cut-up "Pops" Walsh (Due to health problems, Pops is no longer with the band, Chris Binnings is the front man). Settling on the right horn players wasn't quite that easy. After a procession of players, the first keeper emerged, trumpeter "Happy" Hyland. (Tim Hyland is no longer with the band, Rob Dehlinger blows trumpet...) The following week when "Erv" showed up, the chemistry was undeniable. In just over a month of Tuesdays, David found himself on that cramped little stage, in front of a packed house, flanked by the swingin'est little jump blues band around.
stompyjones.com
