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Colin James and The Little Big Band II – Colin James

1998 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications
SQ Issue:  Spring 1999 - Volume 9, Issue 2

Colin James and The Little Big Band II are:

Colin James – guitars, vocals - Greg Piccolo – tenor and alto saxophones - Kaz Kazanoff – baritone and tenor saxophones - Brian Casserly – trumpet, vocals - John Wolf – trombone, bass trombone, vocals - Reese Wynans – hammond organ, piano - George Rains – drums - Norm Fisher – stand up and electric bass, vocals - Eric Webster – hammond organ, piano, vocals - Al Webster – drums, vocals - Derry Byrne – trumpet - Steve Hilliam – baritone saxophone - Rod Murray - trombone

 "In 1993, Colin James did the unthinkable, he followed-up two hugely successful rockin’ blues records with an album of obscure "jump-blues" for a project he dubbed "The Little Big Band." After achieving double platinum status in Canada, he recorded his second jump-blues album, Colin James and The Little Big Band II." – press release

When you first pop this disc in, your foot will immediately start tapping along with Jumpin’ From Six To Six. This is a strong start to 45 minutes of swingin’ sounds that’ll keep your torso twistin’ and turnin’.

Whether you prefer East Coast or Lindy Hop, you are going to love this disc. Virtually every song’s tempo is a dancer’s delight. Think will be a treat for all you hep Heel Shaggers. I found only two songs, You Know My Love and Tin Pan Alley, where cats can bound for the bar and slug some swing juice (aka water).

Lotsa swing bands pick up the flavor of the forties but Colin James goes for a strong rock and roll taste that will keep you longing for more. Lots of cats slink past rock and roll when they think of swing but this CD will please all you rockin’ Bob’s out there.

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