Sam Miltich & Friends - Live At The V.F.W. (2-Disc Set)

Sam Miltich, lead guitar; Mike Miller, rhythm guitar, drums; Matthew Miltich, upright bass; Pat Downing, trombone - Disc 1, Tracks 3, 7; Disc 2, Tracks 3, 7, 9, 10; Featuring:Tony Balluff, clarinet; Connie Evingson, vocals; Doug Haining, saxophone, clarinet; Patrick Harison, accordion; Dave Karr, saxophone; Mark Kreitzer, guitar; Martha Larson, cello; Charmin Michelle, vocals; Sara Pajunen, violin; Gary Schulte, violin.

The album is a snapshot of what has become an arts phenomenon in the community of Grand Rapids, Minnesota: a weekly jazz night at the local VFW Post regularly featuring some of the best musicians in the state. Hearing these musicians perform anywhere would be a pleasure, but in Itasca County – 200 miles from the state’s major Metro area – it is a truly unexpected treat.

A Note from Sam: This recording is the culmination of what my band and I have been doing every Wednesday night for the past three years. It is a record of what is, not something imagined or patched together in a studio. This is who we are and what we really sound like: some guys in a small town bar playing music for the joy of it (and hopefully bringing some joy to others as well). We had such a good time playing each week that we started inviting guest musicians up from the Twin Cities to join us not just because we love to play with them but also to share some great music with people in northern Minnesota. We call ourselves friends because that’s what we really are. Each guest is not only a fine musician but a dear friend as well. As I reflect back on each relationship, I am particularly struck by the kindness and generosity that each person has brought to me. Whether it be a bed to sleep in, a ride to a gig in the big city, a good meal, or just good counsel, each one of these friends has truly touched me.

Album: Live At The V.F.W. (Disc 1)
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 78:28
Size: 179.6 MB
Styles: Gypsy jazz, Swing
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[7:35] 1. In A Mellow Tone (Feat. Dave Karr)
[4:44] 2. I Wished On The Moon (Feat. Charmin Michelle)
[5:34] 3. Si Tu Vois Ma Mére (Feat. Tony Balluff)
[4:53] 4. Limehouse Blues (Feat. Patrick Harison)
[8:13] 5. For Sephora (Feat. Gary Schulte)
[7:10] 6. Flirty Bird (Feat. Doug Haining)
[5:11] 7. Dinette (Feat. Tony Balluff)
[2:31] 8. Metsakukkia (Feat. Sara Pajunen)
[8:17] 9. Cotton Tail (Feat. Dave Karr)
[5:21] 10. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
[6:28] 11. Bossa Dorado (Feat. Martha Larson)
[5:34] 12. I'll Get By (Feat. Doug Haining)
[6:50] 13. Moten Swing (Feat. Doug Haining)

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Album: Live At The V.F.W. (Disc 2)
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:42
Size: 159.6 MB
Styles: Gypsy jazz, Swing
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[8:16] 1. Oh, Lady Be Good (Feat. Dave Karr)
[3:50] 2. The Joint Is Jumpin' (Feat. Charmin Michelle)
[5:54] 3. Georgia Cabin (Feat. Tony Balluff)
[4:37] 4. Swing Gitan (Feat. Patrick Harison)
[5:42] 5. Homesick
[5:33] 6. Minor Swing (Feat. Mark Kreitzer)
[5:24] 7. Meditation (Feat. Pat Downing)
[5:11] 8. Nuages (Feat. Connie Evingson)
[4:19] 9. Rose Room (Feat. Tony Balluff)
[3:44] 10. Nearness Of You (Feat. Pat Downing)
[5:35] 11. Broadway (Feat. Doug Haining)
[5:36] 12. East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon (Feat. Charmin Michelle)
[5:56] 13. In Walked Bud (Feat. Dave Karr)

Live At The V.F.W.(Disc 1), (Disc 2)

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Connie Evingson - Little Did I Dream

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2008
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:22
Size: 121,7 MB
Art: Front

(4:04)  1. Little Did I Dream
(4:14)  2. Peel Me A Grape
(3:39)  3. Our Love Rolls On
(3:25)  4. Zanzibar
(3:28)  5. Can't Take You Nowhere
(3:08)  6. Heart's Desire
(3:33)  7. Wheelers And Dealers
(3:46)  8. Zoot Walks In
(4:33)  9. Eastwood Lane
(2:58) 10. You Are There
(3:37) 11. I Want To Be A Sideman
(4:35) 12. My Attorney Bernie
(3:44) 13. Snowbound
(3:32) 14. Listen Here

The late Tip O'Neill once said, .."All politics is local." This certainly can be said for jazz also. All of America's metropolitan areas have a jazz contingency. Chicago has Kurt Elling, Patricia Barber, and Von Freeman; Washington DC has Buck Hill; and New York has who knows how many? The Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul, also has noted jazz talent in Dave Frishberg and vocalist Connie Evingson. Pianist/vocalist Frishberg, a native of St. Paul, has a long jazz résumé that includes School House Rock (Rhino, 1996), as well as having written numerous songs recorded by Blossom Dearie, Mel Tormé, Rosemary Clooney, Diana Krall and Tony Bennett. Frishberg exists in a rarified realm where his only peers in jazz songwriting are the great Mose Allison and Bob Dorough. For her part, Connie Evingson has released a spate of fine recordings that include Let It Be Jazz (Summit, 2003), The Secret of Christmas (Minnehaha Music, 2003) and Gypsy in My Soul (Minnehaha Music, 2005). With the release of Let It Be Jazz, a collection of Beatles tunes, Evingson began a successful run of thematic recordings that addressed holiday fare and Le Hot Club Django. Continuing in this direction, Evingson rolls out a festive collection of Frishberg classics, illustrating why Frishberg and Evingson are such essential fixtures to 21st Century jazz. Frishberg's fresh, smart lyrics are well-delivered by the ultra-hip Evingson, who reveals through her immense talent the diamonds that are Frishberg's lyrics. The title song, as well as the beautifully sexy "Peel Me a Grape," reveals Frishberg as a masterful poet and lyricist in the same vein as Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, and Lorenz Hart. He is a master of the internal rhyme, an essential component to any successful lyric writing. Evingson's vocals are certain and sure. She deftly navigates the strolling' "Zoot Walks In," joined by Frishberg in the introduction, where the singer's vocalese power is displayed as well as Frishberg's keen pianism. "I Want to be a Sideman" quotes Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" musically and a musician's simple wish to be, not the leader, but a part of a band. "My Attorney Bernie" is great fun. Evingson and Frishberg swing for the fences and knock it out with Little Did I Dream. ~ C.Michael Bailey https://www.allaboutjazz.com/little-did-i-dream-songs-by-dave-frishberg-connie-evingson-minnehaha-music-review-by-c-michael-bailey.php

Personnel: Connie Evingson: vocals; Dave Frishberg: piano (vocal on track 13); Gordy Johnson: bass; Phil Hey: drums; Dave Karr: flute, tenor and baritone saxophone, narration (8); Mark Henderson: tenor saxophone (5, 8).

Little Did I Dream

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Connie Evingson - Sweet Happy Life

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 78:20
Size: 185,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:52)  1. Agua de Beber
(5:38)  2. Meditation
(3:59)  3. Slow Hot Wind
(5:34)  4. Sweet Happy Life
(4:56)  5. Killing Me Softly with His Song
(6:20)  6. Canadian Sunset
(4:40)  7. Watch What Happens
(4:42)  8. The Girl from Ipanema
(4:18)  9. Sway
(4:53) 10. Bluesette
(4:34) 11. How Insensitive
(3:53) 12. Take Me to Aruanda
(5:02) 13. So Nice
(4:29) 14. Adventure
(4:57) 15. I Will Wait For You
(5:26) 16. Tristeza

Norman Gimbel's name may not register with a lot of educated jazz fans, yet he's linked to some of the most important songs and artists in the music. Gimbel wrote the lyrics attached to harmonica ace Toots Thielemans' best known number, "Bluesette," captured Michel Legrand's musical moods in words on "I Will Wait For You" and "Watch What Happens," and opened up English-language ears to the world of bossa nova. His lyrics for many of Antonio Carlos Jobim's songs are known the world over, yet his name is rarely mentioned when these works are discussed. Minneapolis-based vocalist Connie Evingson is looking to right this wrong by shining a light in Gimbel's direction on Sweet Happy Life. Evingson gathered sixteen numbers of all shapes and sizes that feature Gimbel's lyrics, including the never-before-recorded Gimbel/Jobim blend of "Adventure," and polished them up for presentation. The softer side of Brazil comes through on "The Girl From Ipanema," with Dave Karr providing the requisite saxophone work; "Meditation," which lives up to its name; and an intimate, voice-clarinet-guitar trio take on "How Insensitive"; but Evingson doesn't just do breezy, she also goes saucy with :Agua De Beber" and beatific on "Sweet Happy Life," as she explores this South American wonderland. While Brazil is a big part of the package, Evingson isn't a one trick pony stuck in a stylistic rut. When she isn't indulging in the waters of Jobim and Bonfa, she mixes in some light swing with "Canadian Sunset," takes a roaming caravan through an arid desert on "Slow Hot Wind," and gives "Sway" a sultrier than usual makeover that would make singer Michael Buble blush. The only stylistic misstep on the bill comes with Evingson's take on the Roberta Flack-associated "Killing Me Softly With His Song." Evingson thrives in a large variety of settings on this date, but she's out of her element when it comes to out-and-out R&B/soul singing of this variety. Thankfully, this is an anomaly in an otherwise pleasing and varied program. While tribute albums are a dime-a-dozen, most of them are quickly forgotten because they've been done. Evingson deserves respect for finding a heretofore unturned stone worth turning. Norman Gimbel's words and Evingson's voice make for a beautiful marriage on this easy-on-the-ears outing. ~ Dan Bilawsky https://www.allaboutjazz.com/sweet-happy-life-connie-evingson-minnehaha-music-review-by-dan-bilawsky.php

Personnel: Connie Evingson: vocals; Danny Embrey: guitar; Joan Griffith: guitar; Andreas Oberg: guitar; Laura Caviani: piano; Tanner Taylor: piano; Phil Aaron: piano; Bob Bowman: bass; Gordon Johnson: bass, background vocals; Ryan Cross: bass; David Schmalenberger: drums; Joe Pulice: drums, percussion; Phil Hey: drums; Rob Perkins: drums; Dave Karr: saxophone, clarinet, flute; Randy Sabien: violin, mandolin; Josh Alvaro: percussion; Miles Hanson: percussion; Lucia Newell: background vocals.

Sweet Happy Life

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Connie Evingson - The Secret Of Christmas

Styles: Vocal, Holiday, Christmas
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:48
Size: 114,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:25)  1. Snowfall/ I Love The Winter Weather
(5:19)  2. Carol Of The Bells
(5:34)  3. Simple Gifts
(5:50)  4. The Christmas Song
(6:41)  5. The Nutcracker Petit Suite
(6:05)  6. Some Children See Him
(4:22)  7. Gesu Bambino
(5:56)  8. The Secret Of Christmas
(5:14)  9. A Cradle In Bethlehem
(1:17) 10. Silent Night

Connie Evingson's set of Christmas jazz has plenty of variety and mood changes. The warm singer performs a medley of "Snowfall" and "I Love the Winter Weather," interacts with guest trumpeter Doc Severinsen on the Latin jazz number "Gesu Bambino," takes a brief "Silent Night" a cappella, and duets with guitarist/vocalist Robert Everest on "A Cradle in Bethehem." Most impressive is "The Nutcracker Petite Suite," which has the singer's lyrics to six parts of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite in a very coherent six-and-a-half-minute story. Mixing together the celebratory with the reverent, The Secret of Christmas is both entertaining and respectful. Recommended for one's Christmas jazz collection. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-secret-of-christmas-mw0000784579

Personnel: Connie Evingson (vocals); Robert Everest (vocals, guitar); Dave Karr (flute, clarinet, saxophone); Doc Severinsen (trumpet); Mary Louise Knutson, Sanford Moore (piano); Ricky Peterson (organ); Terry Burns (bass guitar); Steve Jennings, Jay Epstein (drums); Shai Hayo (percussion).

Thank You my Friend!

The Secret Of Christmas

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Connie Evingson - Fever: A Tribute to Peggy Lee

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:36
Size: 116,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:52)  1. I Love Being Here With You
(6:22)  2. Some Cats Know
(4:52)  3. I Wanna Be Loved
(2:44)  4. He's a Tramp
(6:30)  5. Black Coffee
(2:39)  6. It's a Good Day
(3:10)  7. Why Don't You Do Right
(4:26)  8. Fever
(3:47)  9. I Don't Know Enough About You
(2:41) 10. I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
(5:04) 11. Where Can I Go Without You
(4:24) 12. Is That All There Is?

It's a daunting task to record a tribute album to a legend like Peggy Lee, if for no other reason than every song will be compared to the original, but Minneapolis-based Connie Evingson does it, and does it well. While she uses similar arrangements, she doesn't try to sound like Lee. Her voice is deep and sultry like Lee's, but it's also somewhat lighter. To her credit, Evingson's tribute is not only to songs that Lee sang, but to those she wrote, reminding us that the multi-talented Lee was also a composer of some note. Most of the tunes on the album are familiar Lee fare. On "Black Coffee," Dave Karr's tenor sax assumes the role that Conte Candoli's muted trumpet played on the 1953 release. "It's a Good Day," written with former husband, guitarist Dave Barbour, was a big pop hit for Lee in 1947. 

Evingson's version features some outstanding guitar work by Reuben Ristrom. While Evingson brings her own style to these tunes, on "Fever," she pretty much follows Lee's finger-poppin' tom-tom arrangement. Another Lee classic, the sardonic "Is That All There Is?," is one of the album's highlights; Karr's flute is prominent on this cut. The Duke Ellington-Lee composition "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'" is the album's barnburner, with Karr's sax swinging at a frenetic pace behind Evingson. Despite the fast pace, though, they never lose their place, and Evingson's diction remains crisp. Things slow down considerably on "Where Can I Go Without You?" On this tune more than any, Evingson shows that she has a style all her own. Featuring a set of fine Minneapolis musicians, this album is not only a tribute to the inestimable brilliance of Peggy Lee, but also to the singing talent of Connie Evingson. ~ Dave Nathan  http://www.allmusic.com/album/fever-a-tribute-to-peggy-lee-mw0000011855

Fever:A Tribute to Peggy Lee

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Connie Evingson And The John Jorgenson Quintet - All the Cats Join In

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:38
Size: 133,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:32)  1. Love Me or Leave Me
(3:13)  2. I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me
(4:43)  3. Dream a Little Dream of Me
(4:59)  4. Jardin D'hiver
(4:40)  5. All the Cats Join In / Tickle Toe
(3:09)  6. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
(4:10)  7. Black Orpheus
(3:12)  8. I'll Follow the Sun
(3:57)  9. Solitude
(4:03) 10. Jersey Bounce
(3:17) 11. You're Driving Me Crazy
(3:11) 12. Moonlight
(3:57) 13. World Without Love
(4:27) 14. The Lamp Is Low

Connie Evingson's tenth release on Minnehaha Music and her third hot club album was recorded with John Jorgenson's Quintet in Minneapolis at Creation Audio, save the one special title track that Connie and Jorgenson's group put together in New York with NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks. The fourteen tunes cover a wide range of standards and some interesting choices two from Paul McCartney, one from French singer/songwriter Karen Ann, and of course the title medley of Eddie Sauter's "All the Cats Join In" paired with Lester Young's "Tickle Toe" sporting Hendrick's vocalese lyrics. Regardless of origin, these arrangements tend to vary more in mood than tempo or rhythm, as is typically the case with hot club repertoire. And as such, this music requires deft presentation and interpretation to maintain interest over fourteen tracks a feat that presents no problem for Connie or the ensemble. The program itself is one reason Connie has not recorded any of these tunes on her other nine albums, and when you cover everything from Harold Arlen to Jimmy NcHugh, from Luis Bonfa to John Williams, from Ellington to McCartney, you have a wide range of material to work with!  And then there's the crazy quilt of moods shaped so well by Connie's phrasing and timing, and here also supported particularly by the virtuosity of John Jorgenson (guitar, clarinet and vocals) and Jason Anick (violin). 

The album opens with that trademark up-and-down, slowly paced rhythm guitar (Doug Martin) on Walter Donaldson/Gus Kahn's "Love Me or Leave Me," introducing the pairing of Jorgenson (guitar and clarinet) and Anick (violin), a tandem arrangement that distinguishes much of the recording. Anick leads the instrumental charge on the bright, seldom-heard Jimmy McHugh tune, "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me," with Jorgenson's clarinet and Rick Reed's drums adding special touches. Karen Ann's "Jardin D'hiver" is a meditative song with French lyrics buoyed by Anick's beautifully yearning violin. The McCartney tunes work surprisingly well as gypsy jazz swing. "I'll Follow the Sun" features Jorgenson's "background" vocal which seems much more, with lovely harmonizing among Connie and John. They give "World Without Love" similar, but more adventurous treatment. The guitar-only support on John Williams' "Moonlight" (lyrics by the Bergmans) throws the moonlight onto Connie's stunning vocal arrangement, while tunes such as Walter Donaldson's "You're Driving Me Crazy" highlight her impeccable timing and vocal dexterity. With violin and clarinet adding "midnight glow," the ensemble makes the closing "The Lamp Is Low" an instrumental highlight. But nothing can surpass the all-out fun of the title track. 

And what could be better than Connie dueling with Jon Hendricks? Melding "All the Cats Join In" (Eddie Sauter with lyrics from Alec Wilder, Ray Gilbert and Jessica Molaskey) with Lester Young's "Tickle Toe" infused with Hendrick's vocalese, this track is one delight after another. Connie takes the first verse solo then turns it over to Hendricks, take back the lead on the first verse of "Tickle Toe" displaying her own vocal gymnastics. The two go back and forth, vocalese, duo harmonies, Hendricks scatting as only he can. My only very mild criticism of this album is that this track might have better ended the set it's such a high point. http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/11386/53/

All the Cats Join In

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Connie Evingson - Gypsy in My Soul

Styles: Vocal Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:51
Size: 140,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:44)  1. Nature Boy
(4:30)  2. I'm Confessin'
(4:20)  3. Gypsy in My Soul
(5:05)  4. Nuages
(2:56)  5. Lover Come Back to Me
(3:56)  6. Lullaby of the Leaves
(4:13)  7. Until
(4:39)  8. April in Paris
(3:52)  9. Caravan
(4:26) 10. The Lonely One
(3:39) 11. Night and Day
(4:43) 12. You and the Night and the Music
(2:44) 13. Django's Premonition
(3:45) 14. I Cover the Waterfront
(3:13) 15. S'Wonderful/Dizzy Atmosphere

Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli gave us a timeless chapter in jazz history that emphasized acoustic music with cultural influences from various parts of the world. To that lovely aroma Connie Evingson adds her mellifluous voice and intimate way with a melody. She interprets songs that carry a nostalgic memory, and she carves each one with a distinctive flair. Seamless phrasing, smoky resonance and a genuine caring give her presentation a natural quality. "Gypsy in My Soul" swings lightly with a comfortable texture, as The Parisota Hot Club lends powerful support. The band complements Evingson's convincing lyric interpretation and her lively scat chorus. Singing French and English lyrics to "Nuages," Evingson unleashes a century of passion. Sam Miltich and The Clearwater Hot Club deliver a heartfelt ambience to carry her message in no uncertain terms. She's equally at home with Sting's "Until," a soulful waltz that resembles Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle." 

It's another example of the timeless nature of Evingson's album. With Pearl Django providing graceful acoustic charm and guest vibraphonist Susan Pascal weaving her melodies among the singer's pert lines, the song transforms into an exotic adventure. Guitarist Neil Anderson adds a lovely reflection of Django Reinhardt's manner, as Sting's music meets Django. "Caravan" swings madly with a driving spirit and "Night and Day" swings with a lighter disposition, while "April in Paris" takes the listener on a vacation to France, with lyrics in French and English. Both "Nature Boy" and "The Lonely One" allow Evingson to capture every ounce of emotion that comes with the territory. She portrays a Gypsy's freedom in her interpretations, while giving her audience a highly recommended musical program. Audio examples of Evingson's performances may be found at her web site. ~ Jim Santella  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/gypsy-in-my-soul-connie-evingson-minnehaha-music-review-by-jim-santella.php#.U805uLFryM0

Personnel: Connie Evingson- vocals; Don Chouinard, Patrick Harrison- accordion; Darryl Boudreaux- percussion; Susan Pascal- vibraphone; Greg Williamson- drums; Clearwater Hot Club: Sam Miltich- guitar; Mark Kreitzer- guitar, mandolin; Matthew Miltich- bass; Raphael Fraisse- violin; Parisota Hot Club: Robb Henry, Bob Ekstrand- guitar; Keith Boyles- bass; Tony Baluff- clarinet; Pearl Django: Neil Anderson, Greg Ruby- guitar; Rick Leppanen- bass; Michael Gray- violin.

Gypsy in My Soul

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Connie Evingson & the Hot Club of Sweden - Stockholm Sweetnin'

Styles: Gypsy Jazz, Hot Club, Vocal
Label: Minnehaha Music
Released: 2006
File: mp3 @320K/s
Size: 146,7 MB
Time: 64:04
Art: full

1. Stockholm Sweetnin' - 4:24
2. It's Alright with Me - 4:23
3. Lover Man - 5:10
4. Comes Love - 4:02
5. Swingin' the Blues - 3:44
6. Besame Mucho - 6:36
7. If I had You - 4:37
8. Windmills of your Mind - 4:01
9. I Can't Give you ANything but Love - 2:55
10. In a Sentimental Mood - 4:24
11. Throw it Away - 3:55
12. Out of Nowhere - 3:26
13. Si Tu Savais - 5:16
14. After You've Gone - 3:10
15. Autumn in Kokkola - 3:55

Personnel:
Connie Evingson - vocals

The Hot Club of Sweden
Gustav Lundgren - guitars
Andreas Öberg - guitars
Hampus Lundgren - bass

special guests
Fredrik Lindborg - tenor saxophone
Marc Anderson - percussion
Tony Baluff - clarinet
Dan Chouinard - accordion
Jay Epstein - drums
Joan Griffith - Spanish guitar intro on Besame Mucho

Notes: With only email for introductions and planning, Connie and The Hot Club of Sweden met at Real Music Studios in Stockholm in January, 2006 and recorded 15 tunes in 2 1/2 days. "The recording process was magic," she said later. "It's the most enjoyable time I've ever had in the studio." And the result, Stockholm Sweetnin,' is both stunning and uniquely Connie. Hot Club of Sweden guitarists Gustav Lundgren and Andreas Öberg and bassist Hampus Lundgren form the core rhythm section, with brilliant solo turns by each player. Guest artists from both sides of the Atlantic add their unique voices on saxophone, clarinet, accordion and percussion, but the most distinctive voice belongs to Connie, as vocalist, arranger, and lyricist (on Öberg's "Autumn in Kokkola").

Vocalist Connie Evingson is known for taking divergent musical paths. Her eclectic catalog of recordings for Minnehaha Music covers such varied themes as Peggy Lee, the Beatles, jazz elders, and most recently "hot club" music a la Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli (Gypsy in My Soul, '04). But rather than taking another divergent turn, Connie's continuing love affair with gypsy jazz and a chance meeting with a young hot club group from Sweden inspired her to delve deeper into the Django style before moving in another direction. "I had already planned my next project (a collection of Dave Frishberg tunes, with Frishberg at the piano)," says Evingson, "but when I heard The Hot Club of Sweden, I realized I wasn't done exploring the gypsy jazz genre."

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Stockholm Sweetnin'

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