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Big Band and Swing Bands
The Brian Setzer Orchestra (sometimes going by the acronym BSO) is a swing/rockabilly band formed in 1990 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. The group had success covering Louis Prima's "Jump Jive An' Wail". The follow up single was "Gettin' In the Mood." The group paved the way for other Swing Revival artists such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
In the early 1980s, the Stray Cats burst on the scene playing Rockabilly and Swing while other bands were trying to get new synthesizer sounds out of their Commodore 64's and teasing their hair with Floyd Rose tremolo grease. One of these Cats, Brian Setzer, parlayed his early success into a thriving career in the alternative Retro market. Enter the Brian Setzer Orchestra, a 16-piece ensemble that creates a jumping bed of percussive horns to back his bright, snappy guitar playing. Setzer and Co. cover a wide range of Retro styles, from Jump Blues to Texas Swing to Big Band and Rockabilly, all featuring sizzling solos and jazzy guitar chords.
| Big Bands and Swing Bands |
Ahmad Jamal
Al Jarreau
Alex Bugnon
Arturo Sandoval
Bela Fleck and The Flecktones
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Charmaine Neville
Chuck Mangione
Cleo Laine with John Dankworth
Dave Koz
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Diane Schuur
Earl Klugh
Freda Payne
George Benson
Harry Connick, Jr.
Haute Chile
Herbie Hancock
Joe Sample
Joesf Glaude
Kenny G
Kevin Mahogany
Kirk Whalum
Manhattan Transfer
Miki Howard
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Nancy Wilson
Pat Metheny Group
Patrice Rushen
Paul Lacano & The James Daniel Big Band
Rachelle Ferrell
Randy Crawford
Take 6
Wayman Tisdale
Wayne Shorter
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