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Johnson Swingtet

About Me

Inspired by the jazz music of 1930’-50’s, the Johnson Swingtet draws its muse from the great jazz artists of the past to create one hot swing revue.Whether it’s a sultry midnight swing set or a riff- romp down happy street, the Johnson Swingtet is at your service.

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Member Since: 4/20/2008
Band Website: www.metropulse.com/news/2008/jan/31/neo-djangism/?
Band Members: Double Bass and Mandolin Brandon Beavers,Lead guitarist and singer Kukuly is currently a student of music from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is also a local performer of South American folk music.Cellist Andy Bryenton is principal cellist for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and long time member of the musical community.Rhythm guitarist and singer Eugene Johnson is also a founding member of the Knoxville Persian Music Ensemble.
Influences: Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Charlie Christian, Mr. Reinhardt, Stuff Smith, Ellington, Satchmo, Oscar Aleman, Ameranouche, Red Stick Ramblers, Martin, Bogan and the Armstrongs, Eugene Chadbourne, Raymond Scott, Eric Dolphy, Bennie Wallace, Anthony Braxton, Toots, Charlie Parker, Bob Wills and of course, the Grandfather of American music- Charles Ives
Sounds Like: Paris 1930's
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

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