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the eddie reed big band and swing quintet
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The award winning Eddie Reed Swing Band is featured nationally on the PBS television network and Entertainment Tonight.
With the profusion of lounge, rockabilly, and jump bands, The Eddie Reed Big Band represents a true link to the swing era proper. Having played with Artie Shaw, Anita O'Day, Helen Forrest, Abe Most, and The Inkspots, Reed's devotion to authenticity and to the recreation of the true swing bands of the 1930s and 1940s pervades every aspect of his performance. According to Reed, "1939 was the year when jazz was really at its best. Before that, the sound was too tight; after, it was too deep. It was important to me when I started the band to have this sound. I don't mind admitting that I modeled my band after my heroes and use a lot of their music."
The Eddie Reed Big Band has recently released their debut CD, entitled Hollywood Jump. Recorded at the historical Capital Records studios, it is a precocious and authentic endeavor representing a cross-section of swing and jazz standards. Contents include: "Salt Lake City Blues" (arranged for Johnny Mercer by Will Hudson), "Jazznocracy" (arranged for Jimmie Lunceford by Will Hudson), Duke Ellington's "Cottontail," Gene Krupa's "Boogie BLues," and the Yiddish folk song "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön." Artie Shaw standards "Natch" and "The Lamp is Low" also appear, the arrangements for which Shaw contributed from his personal library.
Two Long Beach, California swing bands faithfully recreating the sounds of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Site includes audio and video clips, biographies, CDs, guest book, booking information, upcoming shows, song list.
With the profusion of lounge, rockabilly, and jump bands, The Eddie Reed Big Band represents a true link to the swing era proper. Having played with Artie Shaw, Anita O'Day, Helen Forrest, Abe Most, and The Inkspots, Reed's devotion to authenticity and to the recreation of the true swing bands of the 1930s and 1940s pervades every aspect of his performance. According to Reed, "1939 was the year when jazz was really at its best. Before that, the sound was too tight; after, it was too deep. It was important to me when I started the band to have this sound. I don't mind admitting that I modeled my band after my heroes and use a lot of their music."
The Eddie Reed Big Band has recently released their debut CD, entitled Hollywood Jump. Recorded at the historical Capital Records studios, it is a precocious and authentic endeavor representing a cross-section of swing and jazz standards. Contents include: "Salt Lake City Blues" (arranged for Johnny Mercer by Will Hudson), "Jazznocracy" (arranged for Jimmie Lunceford by Will Hudson), Duke Ellington's "Cottontail," Gene Krupa's "Boogie BLues," and the Yiddish folk song "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön." Artie Shaw standards "Natch" and "The Lamp is Low" also appear, the arrangements for which Shaw contributed from his personal library.
Two Long Beach, California swing bands faithfully recreating the sounds of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Site includes audio and video clips, biographies, CDs, guest book, booking information, upcoming shows, song list.
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Estelle offers wedding, conference, convention
and trade show live music entertainment in the Calgary, Banff National Park,
Canmore, Kananaskis, and Lake Louise areas.
We play the best songs of the 20th century for clients in Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Kananaskis, and Lake Louise. Let our jazz trio, quintet or 8 piece swing orchestra bring our quality music to your wedding, or your next meeting, conference, convention or trade show!
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and trade show live music entertainment in the Calgary, Banff National Park,
Canmore, Kananaskis, and Lake Louise areas.
We play the best songs of the 20th century for clients in Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Kananaskis, and Lake Louise. Let our jazz trio, quintet or 8 piece swing orchestra bring our quality music to your wedding, or your next meeting, conference, convention or trade show!
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Averaging 200 gigs per year, etypejazz have now released seven independent albums, all of which have appeared regularly on national music charts. The band has performed frontline for some international greats, such as Sir Cliff Richard, George Benson and Rod Stewart. They make regular appearances at national music festivals and venues around the country.
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With the support of independently-produced albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Disneyland to Disney World as well as Europe and the Carribean. Their rigorous performing schedule (approximately 200 dates per year), has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles.
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