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Jump blues - Jump blues is a type of up-tempo blues music influenced by big band sound. It is characterized by a jazzy, saxophone (or brass instruments) sound, driving rhythms and shouted, highly syncopated vocals and earthy, comedic lyrics on contemporary urban themes. Unlike most other types of blues, the jump blues relegates...

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Set to Release New Album: How Big Can You -

Multi-Platinum Award winning little big bands tribute to legendary Cab Calloway entitled How Big Can You Get hits stores April 21st!

How Big Can You Get (Big Bad/Vanguard Records) on April 21, 2009. The 11 song CD, their eighth album, is a tribute to Cab Calloway, the legendary band...

Music Review: John Burnett Swing Orchestra - West Of State Street/East Of Harlem -

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The first time I ever really paid attention to or appreciated big band and/or swing music was when I...

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