Swingville All Stars - Things Aint What They Used To Be The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival
Review by christophe taurel
The Swingville All Stars have released an exceptional album titled "Things Ain't What They Used To Be: The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival." The album features a collection of classic jazz tunes that have been reinterpreted with a modern twist, showcasing the band's impressive musicianship and creativity.
The album opens with "Jumpin' at the Woodside," a high-energy swing tune that sets the tone for the rest of the record. The band's tight and dynamic playing is evident throughout, with each member contributing their unique style and flair to the music.
Other standout tracks include "Stompin' at the Savoy," "Take the A Train," and "In a Mellow Tone." Each song is expertly arranged and performed, showcasing the band's ability to pay homage to the past while creating something fresh and exciting.
Album: Things Aint What They Used To Be The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Love Me Or Leave Me | ||
| Phoenix | ||
| I May Be Wrong But I Think You're Wonderful | ||
| Thing's Ain't What They Used To Be | ||
| Vic's Spot | ||
| Spring's Swing |
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Mono
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Hilton Jefferson (tracks: A2, B1) |
| Bass | Joe Benjamin (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3), Wendell Marshall (tracks: A2, B1) |
| Clarinet | Pee Wee Russell (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3) |
| Arranged By | Jimmy Hamilton (tracks: A2, B1) |
| Drums | Billy English (tracks: A2, B1), J.C. Heard (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3) |
| Guitar | Danny Barker (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3), Tiny Grimes (tracks: A2, B1) |
| Liner Notes | Joe Goldberg |
| Piano | Claude Hopkins (tracks: A2, B1), Cliff Jackson (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3) |
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Recording Supervisor | Esmond Edwards |
| Tenor Saxophone | Coleman Hawkins (tracks: A2, B1) |
| Trombone | J.C. Higginbotham (tracks: A2, B1), Vic Dickenson (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3) |
| Trumpet | Joe Newman (tracks: A2, B1), Joe Thomas (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3) |
Notes
- This version: Bright red deep groove labels - unlike other version with dark purple labels.
- Recorded April 14 and May 19, 1961
- 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.
About Swingville All Stars
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- The Swingville All-Stars
Summary by christophe taurel
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