Swingville All Stars - Things Aint What They Used To Be
Review by D.C. Rush
The Swingville All Stars' album "Things Ain't What They Used To Be" is a delightful collection of jazz tunes that will transport listeners back to the golden age of swing. The band's impeccable musicianship and infectious energy are on full display throughout the album, with each track showcasing their virtuosity and love for the genre.
The album opens with the upbeat and playful "Things Ain't What They Used To Be," which sets the tone for what's to come. From there, the band takes listeners on a journey through swing classics like "Take the A Train" and "Mood Indigo," as well as lesser-known gems like "Satin Doll" and "C Jam Blues."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "In a Mellow Tone," which features a soulful saxophone solo that will give listeners chills. Another highlight is "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," which is given new life by the band's fresh interpretation.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Thing's Ain't What They Used To Be | ||
| Vic's Spot | ||
| Vic's Spot | ||
| Phoenix | ||
| Things Ain't What They Used to Be | ||
| I Want to Be Happy | ||
| Spring's Swing | ||
| So Glad | ||
| Years Ago | ||
| Spring's Swing | ||
| Love Me or Leave Me | ||
| Cool Sunrise | ||
| I Want To Be Happy | ||
| Love Me Or Leave Me | ||
| I May Be Wrong | ||
| Jammin' in Swingville | ||
| Jammin' In Swingville |
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Catalog Numbers
- SVLP 2024
- SVLP 2025
- SVST 2025
Labels
- Swingville Records
- Prestige Swingville
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Stereo
- Album
- Mono
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Design | Cristos Gianakos |
| Engineer | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Liner Notes | Joe Goldberg |
| Supervised By | Esmond Edwards |
Notes
- Dark purple label.
- An identical LP with the same Category is side A and B of the 2 LP set Things Ain't What They Used To Be - The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival, Spring 1961.
- Features: Coleman Hawkins, Buddy Tate, Al Sears, Hilton Jefferson, Pee Wee Russel, Jimmy Hamilton, Joe Thomas, Joe Newman, Vic Dickenson Claude Hopkins, Cliff Jackson, Tiny Grimes, Danny Barker, J.C. Higginbotham, Wendell Marshall, Joe Benjamin, Billy English, J.C. Heard
- Spine says: Years Ago - Swingville All Stars
- Label says: Things Ain't What They Used To Be - Swingville All Stars
- Label says Category: SVLP 2025
- Runout says: SVST 2025
- An identical LP with the same Category is side C and D of the 2 LP set Things Ain't What They Used To Be - The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival, Spring 1961.
- Label says SVST 2015
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A-side): SVLP 2025-A RVG
- Matrix / Runout (B-side): SVLP 2025-B RVG
- Matrix / Runout: SVST 2025
Summary by D.C. Rush
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