The Slammers Maximum Jive Band

Maximum Jive!

About Me

Maximum Jive at it's best; a kicking horn section rides a driving rhythm of boogie piano, powerhouse bass and sizzling drums...commanding vocals take the lead as raunchy sax riffs underline sparkling guitar...a dash of blues harp...there's a buzz about this band, a captivating excitement, energy, passion and sheer infectious enjoyment in the good time sounds inspired by the 50's greats: Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris and King Louis "Swings like Crazy" Prima.Read more on our website.....

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Member Since: 7/22/2006
Band Website: slammersmaxjive.co.uk
Band Members: James - Vocal, Baritone Sax, Harmonica. Neale - Double Bass, BVs. Claire - Piano. Gary - Drums. Andy - Tenor Sax, BVs. Bob - Guitar, BVs. Mike - Trombone. Sharon - Trumpet.
Influences: Louis Prima, Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris, Smiley Lewis....all the good-time greats of 50's jive, jump-blues and boogie.
Sounds Like: fun
Record Label: El Toro
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Seeking new Frontman.

The Slammers are searching for a new Frontman.....the sad news is that James is looking to stand down at the end of the year, so, if you are the spiritual offspring of Louis Prima, Louis Jordan or Big...
Posted by The Slammers Maximum Jive Band on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:00 PST