This is Cabaret at it’s finest. Tana the Tattooed Lady stands center stage to reveal songs inspired by the Art Deco Era backed by a band of four dapper gents. This group is a regular part of the entertainment found at the one and only Royal Tease Burlesque Show at the Bossanova Ballroom. (more…)
The Stolen Sweets play the 3-part harmony arrangements of the 1930s girl group, The Boswell Sisters. Vocalists Jen Bernard, Lara Michell and Erin Sutherland sing tight 3-part arrangements alongside seasoned guitar players/vocalists Pete Krebs and David Langenes and double bass player Keith Brush. The result is a unique brand of upbeat and contagious vintage jazz. http://stolensweets.com (more…)
Imagine this: it’s 1930′s Kansas City. You’ve got a front row seat at the hippest joint in town. Young Bill Basie’s on the keys, Jo Jones is hittin’ the drums, Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins are tradin’ fours over a burnin’ rendition of Cherokee changes. The joint is jumpin’ so hard even the squares are poppin their fingers. Suddenly, in walks Ben Webster, followed closely behind by Buck Clayton. (more…)
The Midnight Serenaders perform an infectious blend of old-time jazz and early swing, offering up a sweet collection of songs and tunes from the early 20th century. Fronted by guitar slinger/crooner Doug Sammons and ukulele-plinking chanteuse Dee Settlemier, this Portland, Oregon-based sextet energizes audiences, and transports them on a melodic, swing-crazy journey to the dance-happy era known as “the Jazz Age,” where a catchy melody was queen and rhythm ruled the land.
Regardless of where they play, whether it’s a swanky night club like the Peacock Room at the Davenport Hotel or a vintage dance floor like the second floor theatre at CenterStage, 6’ Swing entices even the most timid toe tapper to rise up and cut the rug. Founded in Spring of 2007, they’ve become one of the most sought after small ensemble jazz bands in Spokane, playing shows or parties nearly every weekend. (more…)
The Pete Krebs Trio, is a string ensemble whose music evokes the early days of jazz, both American and European. Equal parts Nat King Cole Trio and Django Reinhardt, the PK3 draws from many musical traditions in creating the group’s sound. From the wet cobblestones of Paris to the heat of Buenos Aires and the smoky brilliance of New York’s jazz skyline, the Trio evokes an ambiance equally rooted in the past and the present.
Having made strong appearances at Djangofest Northwest, and at the String Swing event at the Portland Lindy Exchange Swing Festival, the Djangophiles have demonstrated their ability to please the listening audience as well as the dancers that come to their performances.
Swing Papillon carries the tradition of Gypsy Jazz in the spirit of Django Reinhardt and puts fuel in the fire of the classic hot club tunes of the 30′s and 40′s.
Each and every tune Swing Papillon takes the listener on a ride of unique impovization, fiery solos, and familiar quotations, leaving audience members impressed and amazed every time.
The Marbles rarely play clubs. To find them, they’re often found in New Orleans at the corner of Royal and St. Louis Streets when the police have barricaded Royal to all but bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Or take a walk around Jackson Square with your ears open. Or walk down Frenchmen Street one evening when all the clubs are rocking, and look for a big crowd standing in the street. That said, this is a band that’s truly committed to street performance. (more…)
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