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Keely smith and the Frankie Capp Orchestra: Swing, Swing, Swing
ByCompared to the new wave of swing, Swing, Swing, Swing breaks with the guitar-led big band, replacing it with the more traditional, piano-led incarnation. There is a greater emphasis on horn solos (most particularly, tenor saxophone) and the real difference is the vocalist herself. Ms. Smith sings with spunk, obviously enjoying herself with the material. Smith's "Jump, Jive, and Wail" sports a staccato chorus much more exciting than Brian Setzer's. The title song is what one would expect: a dance rave-up that is reprised in an extended form on the disc. A consummate professional delivers all of these chestnuts with a confident aplomb able to please the entire spectrum of big band enthusiasts.
Track Listing
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Personnel
Keely Smith
vocalsKeely Smith- vocals; Sal Lozano, Danny House- alto saxophone; Don Menza- clarinet, tenor saxophone; Pete Christlieb, Joel Peskin- tenor saxophone; Jack Nimitz- baritone saxophone; Frank Szabo, Rick Baptist, Carl Saunders, Pete Candoli- trumpet; Andy Martin, Charlie Loper, Charlie Morillas- trombone; Jim Self- trombone, tuba on "Yata Hei" and "Palm Springs Jump;" Chuck Berghofer, Richard Simon- acoustic bass; Ken Wild- electric bass; Pat Tuzzolino- guitar, backup vocals; Frank Capp- drums; Don Williams- percussion; Dennis Michaels- piano, backup vocals; Toni Prima, Luanne Prima- backup vocals.
Album information
Title: Swing, Swing, Swing | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Concord Music Group