Showing posts with label Black Swan Classic Jazz Band. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Swan Classic Jazz Band. Show all posts

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Black Swan Classic Jazz Band - Feel the Spirit

Styles: Jazz: Dixieland
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:36
Size: 171,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:17)  1. Battle Hymn of the Republic
(4:17)  2. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
(1:43)  3. Clarinet Intermezzo: Peace Like a River
(4:37)  4. Amazing Grace
(4:15)  5. Life is Like a Mountain Railway
(4:32)  6. Old Rugged Cross
(5:10)  7. Xian Medley: Will the Circle be Unbroken & This Little Light of
(1:33)  8. Piano & Drum Intermezzo: Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
(5:58)  9. His Eye is on the Sparrow
(4:15) 10. Operator
(1:33) 11. Trumpet Intermezzo: Ave Maria
(3:50) 12. I Shall Not be Moved
(2:41) 13. Gonna Build a Mountain
(3:16) 14. Old Adam
(4:30) 15. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
(4:47) 16. I'll Fly Away
(1:26) 17. Trombone Intermezzo: How Great Thou Art
(3:46) 18. Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit
(2:00) 19. Tuba Intermezzo: Go Down, Moses!
(5:01) 20. Church Rockin' Medley: Standin' in the Need of Prayer, Old Time

A Black Swan gospel performance is a celebration! A celebration of the infectious spirit of religious music. A celebration of the variety of positive and optimistic systems of faith from around the world. A celebration of what unites us in our humanity. A celebration of the connection between audience and performer. A celebration that we are alive and kicking for a shot at another day. A celebration that all the musicians made it out of bed on time, usually, for the 9 a.m. down beat. Not too serious a manner of celebration that might bring Snoopy to mind. Featured on this recording is Black Swan's extraordinary vocalist, Marilyn Keller. Audiences worldwide appreciate her honest and heartfelt vocals. She sings in a variety of genres, but it is safe to say that Marilyn's roots are in spiritual music and there she is most at home. In concert, Marilyn tells of listening as a toddler to her father's gospel quartet singing selections such as "Operator" and "Amazing Grace" in the living room of her home. The music of these formative years is with us forever and greatly influences who we are. Marilyn's featured vocals leave no doubt as to where she comes from and who she is. Alan Phillips joins Marilyn on several selections, singing lead or harmony. His heritage of listening to and performing various folk styles similarly shines through. "Church Rockin' Medley,” "Xian Medley," "Life is Like a Mountain Railway" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" also benefit from the collaboration of our guest vocal ensemble. MaryEtta, Sandra, Letha, Eugene and Amber were delightful to work with and an enriching addition to the production. The Black Swan instrumentalists play a supporting role here. Our job is to provide arrangements, musical interplay and the foundation from which soloists and the congregation can sing at their uninhibited best. Plenty of jazz to go around, but definitely a focus on vocals. An exception are the intermezzi, which feature Steve, John, Ron, Ernie, Kit and Lew, singly or in pairs, and provide a chance for each to step forward and present a personal, musical statement in his unique style. We invite you to "Feel the Spirit" as well, and celebrate with Black Swan. https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/bscjb3

Feel the Spirit

Friday, July 25, 2014

Black Swan Classic Jazz Band - This Joint Is Jumpin'

Styles: Jazz: Dixieland
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:36
Size: 144,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:44)  1. This Joint Is Jumpin'
(3:34)  2. Tia Juana
(3:49)  3. I'd Give A Dollar For A Dime
(3:44)  4. Minnie The Moocher
(2:37)  5. Danza De Los Nanigos
(5:32)  6. Floatin' Down The Old Green River
(3:51)  7. Michigander Blues
(4:00)  8. Shreveport Stomps
(6:53)  9. Sweet Mama Stringbean
(3:49) 10. Dude Ranch Blues
(4:04) 11. East St. Louis Toodle-oo
(3:31) 12. Scott Joplin's New Rag
(4:12) 13. Midnight In Moscow
(3:02) 14. Lassus Trombone
(5:06) 15. Atlanta Blues

Hot, swinging early jazz stylings, featuring great ensemble work and vocalist Marilyn Keller. Black Swan Classic Jazz Band formed in 1989 as a hot dance band dedicated to the preservation and performance of Dixieland, old-time gospel, early jazz and ragtime music. The band has toured numerous festivals and community events in the U.S. and British Columbia. When not on the road, the band's members call Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley home. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bscjb2