Coucou Bleu

admin — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 03:48:36 +0000

Pronounced like the clock… or like the street in Portland labeled: "Couch." It’s not pronounced like the furniture item found in homes called by the name "Couch." (I hope that clarifies.) This group is fronted by Portland Jazz vocalist Kat Cogswell. She is joined with a Quintet that has instrumentation that makes an early Paris influenced sound that’s well described as: "Moulin Rouge meets Django Reinhardt."

Their Classic Parisian Swing style is sure to sooth your ears, and get your toes tappin’.

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Mad Hatton Swing Ensemble

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:04:04 +0000

This crazed clarinet wielding band leader has Portland’s best swing band behind him supplying the tunes you love to dance to. Last year, Portland was blown away with his special tribute to Benny Goodman in June and his firey performance at the "Alice in Winter Wonderland" Holiday Ball. They were also a headlining band and crowd favorite for this years Portland Lindy Exchange Swing Festival. This band is sure to be your cup of tea!

Currently Mad Hatton is in his homeland of Austrailia. We hope he comes back to Portland to play again some day.

Influences

Benny Goodman, John Kirby, Woody Herman, Dave Pell, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Miles Davis, Marty Paich, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, Scott Hamilton, Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dizzie Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, Eddie Condon

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