👽 Various 👽 It's Swing Time (The Album) 2003 320👽

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👽Brian Setzer Orchestra 👽 Guitar Slinger 1996 320👽

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1996 - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - One Hour Mama

 

1996 - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers -
One Hour Mama @ 320

The current swing revival, a very healthy development that has given younger dancers an opportunity to jitterbug to four/four music has, ironically, resulted in quite a bit of erratic music. Some of the so-called swing bands are really just playing rockabilly, '50s pop, or mere imitations of Louis Prima and Cab Calloway mixed in with R&B from later periods. But there are a few groups that really are playing swing, including singer Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. The talented Smith has an appealing voice that sometimes sounds close to Dinah Washington's, but it's also flexible enough to handle material ranging from Bessie Smith to Anita O'Day. And, although the singer gets top billing, her instrumentalists are just as strong. The debut set by the Red Hot Skillet Lickers features heated and romping solos by trombonist Larry Leight, altoist Bill Stewart, tenor Harvey Robb, and Noel Jewkes on tenor, clarinet and baritone, along with a driving four-piece rhythm section. Pianist/arranger Chris Siebert is responsible for the inventive charts, which are sometimes a combination of earlier recordings and always leave space for solos. The material includes some blues, swing standards (such as "Blue Skies," "Squeeze Me" and "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"), and lots of riffing. The music is a joy. The fact that Lavay Smith's San Francisco ensemble has been able to benefit from the swing revival shows that it is possible to perform music that is both popular and quite swinging. (AllMusic)

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2009 - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - Miss Smith To You!

2009 - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - 
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Lavay Smith is sadly a rarity today. You will be very hard pressed to find another singer of her caliber anywhere. She brings you back to the day of Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald, when clubs and concert halls where filled when a songstress, backed by a big band could take a song and real make it her own and make you feel it, make you want to get up and dance to it, be it slow of fast.

"Miss Smith To You!" is Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet-Lickers third album, and it matches if not surpasses previous the previous efforts with a great selection of songs, superb performances, and quality production. The songs range from slow ballads to medium tempo swings. Through it all Miss Smith is able to show off her voice and personality.

So in conclusion, if this is a style of music you enjoy (Big Band/Vocal Jazz), I do not think this album will disappoint you. It has a great selection of classic songs, the music of a talented group of musicians and the voice of one of the few who can really pull it off. To me this album really is a complete package, and I hope you can enjoy it as much as I have. (Amazon Review)

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2000 - Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing!

2000  -  Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing! @320

If you like swinging big-band blues, this is a no-lose proposition. The eight-member backup outfit consists of jazz veterans who have played with giants like Ella Fitzgerald, Lionel Hampton, and Duke Ellington; lead singer Smith, a kid by comparison, only sounds as if she lived through the big-band era. Half a dozen of the San Francisco group's sparkling originals fit right in with classics first popularized by the likes of Helen Humes, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, and Count Basie. The spirited performances benefit from first-rate musicianship, a sense of humor, and the group's refusal to try to update the genre they call home. As they prove on every one of the 16 tracks, this music works just as well today as it did in the '20s, '30s, '40s, and '50s. (AllMusic)

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Eartha Kitt

The Real... Eartha Kitt

[3 cds]

 

(2015)

 

320

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Various Artists

Rock 'n' Skiffle, Brit Beat Beginnings

[4cds]

(2007)

 

320

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Chico O'Farrill And His Orchestra

Jazz North Of The Border

Jazz South Of The Border

(1956)

 

320

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Palast Orchester Mit Seinem Sänger Max Raabe

Präsentiert Super Hits

(2001)

 

320

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Keely Smith

Swing, Swing, Swing

(2000)

 

320

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CJBb Pro V

Rock & Crooner Big Band & Peter Connolly

(2024)

 

What is Clasijazz
Clasijazz is more than just a community; it is a vibrant hub for artists and art enthusiasts committed to elevating the music and arts from Almería to an international stage.
Since its inception in 1998, Clasijazz has welcomed everyone into its dynamic space, fueled by a passionate family of partners, collaborators, and volunteers who tirelessly cultivate this inspiring and ambitious initiative.
As the heart of the city’s cultural scene, Clasijazz shines as a premier destination for live music.
It offers a diverse array of experiences, including a music, theatre and dance school, a lively jazz club, a culinary meeting point, a cinema, an art gallery, and a production company, all under the umbrella of an inclusive and free space.
This innovative and ever-evolving project champions personal growth through community engagement, setting a powerful example for cultural associations around the world.
Clasijazz stands as a beacon of truth and beauty, boldly breaking down the barriers of expression. It is a vibrant way of life, drawing together people of all ages to connect, create, and nourish their souls.

 The Big Band is also a group that lends itself magnificently to other styles such as rock. Peter's voice is as impressive as his guitar playing. His repertoire includes great arrangements of songs by solo artists such as Paul Anka and Sinatra, as well as iconic groups such as Radiohead, Nirvana, RATM, and Steve Wonder. This Dubliner's voice will mesmerize you forever.

Vocals: Peter Connolly
Guest singer: Rita Payés
Trumpets:
Pep Garau
Bruno Calvo
Felix Rossy
David Galera
Saxophones:
Victor Jímenez
Andrea Iurianello
Hector Florias
Florencio Juan
Irene Reig
Trombones:
Miguel Moisés
Rita Payés
Tomeu Garcías
Jose Diego Sarabia
Piano: Daahoud Salim
Guitar: Peter Connolly
Bass: Chris Attwell
Drums: Andreu Pitarch

320

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VA – England Swings (Lux And Ivy Dig That UK Sound) (2023) Wav

 

* This has just been ripped from CD into Wav files and submitted to Vibes by Moezeke, it comes with the art work. Looks a really interesting collection of tunes!! the tracks are selected by Lux Interior and Poison Ivy of The Cramps!! *

* Thanks very much for sending this for us to share on Vibes, Moezeke, I can't wait to take a listen to be honest!! *

* From The Cherry Red Records web site about this comp *

• 28 weird and wonderful swinging UK releases from novelty pop to jazz, rock ’n’ roll to comedy.

• Featuring a plethora of household names, from Adam Faith, Dudley Moore, The Dave Clark Five and Tony Hatch.

• And a cast of oddities from Sharkey Todd And The Monsters to Count Jim Moriarty.

Stand out tunes including Jill And The Boulevards’ superb ‘And Now I Cry’, Adam Faith’s ‘Carve Up’ from the soundtrack of the movie, space explorations from Joe Meek, Vigilantes and Tony Hatch.

Plus weird moments caught in time courtesy of Max Bygraves (no, really!) and Alma Cogan and some cool instrumental grooves from Dud, Bert Weedon, John Scott and Johnny Dankworth.

A crate diggers delight destined to add a slice of crazy Britpop to any aspiring collector of the odd - plus opera completely revamped by Spike Milligan on ‘My September Love’. What’s not to like? 

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