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Born to Swing
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Potomac Jump
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Without Your Love
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When You're Smiling
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Ball of Fire
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Michael Gamble and his Very Swinging Friends Asheville, North Carolina
Michael Gamble, known for his swing festival group the Rhythm Serenaders, leads various hard-swinging and stylistically- faithful ensembles created in the mold of the late 1930’s, early 1940’s dance band. Their sound is characterized by an aggressive four-on-the-floor time-feel, thick & riffy horn arrangements, and an eclectic songbook that ranges from sweet and sentimental to hot and jumping. ... more
Michael Gamble and his Very Swinging Friends recommends:
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You can count on Hal to always represent the sound of traditional jazz as embodied by its contemporary masters. I don't miss a single release, and you shouldn't either. Check out this great record!
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If you simply want to hear many of the top contemporary swing artists at the peak of their game doing the thing we all love, you'd be hard pressed to find a better record.
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Forged in Rhythm
by Keenan McKenzie
Fifteen tracks of completely original swing music, arranged and performed by one of today's most beloved reed players. If you haven't dug it yet, you are behind the times!
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The laid-back groove of the Brooks Prumo Orchestra hits the sweet spot. This is fine swing without any try-hard hype. The studio mix is balanced, and it hops and slides like music should (unlike some other contemporary jazz). "Out of Nowhere" is outstanding: inspired arrangement, knockout playing, genuine emotion. The vocal numbers get better with every listen, and "Blue Lester" has about it a certain sunburn-on-your-skin mint julep nighttime ease.
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Hummin' to Myself
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Great selection of songs. Like the heavy beat of the drums. Reminds me of Gene Krupa. Really drives the band. Brilliant value.
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Fearless Movement
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