Warming up the Winter with Hot Jazz Talent!
What's a dance weekend without top-notch live music? We are bringing in talent from all over the country – including local bands – serving up an unforgettable weekend of amazing music and dances. You don't want to miss out on this!
Mint Julep Jazz Band
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With their little big band lineup of 4 horns, rhythm section, and a vocalist, the Mint Julep Jazz Band recreates the hot jazz sounds of the 1920′s, 1930′s, and early 1940’s through arrangements based on original recordings from the Jazz Age and Swing era and original tunes inspired by that time period.
The Mint Julep Jazz Band is based out of Durham, North Carolina and is led by trombonist Lucian Cobb and vocalist/swing DJ Laura Windley, who have put their collective knowledge and love of Swing music together to create an ideal dance band for swing dancers. |
Hot Club of Austin
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Hot Club of Austin plays music inspired by The Quintet of the Hot Club of France, Django Reinhardt, and Stephane Grappelli's groundbreaking Swing music group of the 1930’s.
Featuring: Luke Hill – Guitar, Vocals Alen Cileli – Violin Jamey Cummins – Guitar Phil Spencer – Upright bass Check them out on YouTube here! |
Rent Party
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Rent Party hit the Austin swing jazz scene in 2015 and has since played countless bars, clubs, dances and private events in an around the city and beyond.
Comprised of an eclectic group of Austin transplants, Rent Party brings a unique blend of players from varied musical backgrounds and influences. This diversity manifests in a fresh blend of hot jazz, vintage swing, and jazz manouche. Lineup: Sarah Ulloa - Vocals / Drums Jamey Cummins - Guitar / Vocals Jake Starr - Guitar David Jellema - Cornet/Clarinet Alen Cileli - Violin Phil Spencer - Bass |
Jonathan Ng and the Rain City Swing
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Jazz violinist, vocalist, and bandleader Jonathan Ng has spent the majority of his life making music that moves people. He specializes in the traditions of swing and gypsy jazz, combining musical virtuosity with emotional expression.
Jonathan also possesses a unique knowledge of swing dance bandleading founded on his expertise as a lindy hop, balboa, and blues dancer. Whether playing for a seated audience or a crowded floor of dancers, Jonathan seeks to share the spark which made him first fall in love with the recordings of Django Reinhardt and Count Basie. |