Showing posts with label Jive Aces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jive Aces. Show all posts

Friday, September 1, 2017

The Jive Aces - Diggin' Roots vol. 2 Hot Jazz

Styles: Swing
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:00
Size: 89,0 MB
Art: Front

(2:29)  1. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
(2:17)  2. On A Slow Boat To China
(3:02)  3. Sweet Sue, Just You
(3:00)  4. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
(3:11)  5. Jeepers Creepers
(2:59)  6. It's Been A Long, Long Time (feat. Toni Elizabeth Prima)
(2:23)  7. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
(2:20)  8. It Hard To Be You
(2:56)  9. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
(2:52) 10. Ain't She Sweet
(3:29) 11. I'm Confessin' (It's Only A Paper Moon)
(2:43) 12. Ain't Misbehaving
(3:14) 13. Mack The Knife

The Jive Aces are a six-piece UK based, high energy, jive and swing band, formed in 1989. They were the winners of BBC TV's Opportunity Knocks, and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists in 2012. They have recorded singles and albums, and have performed at numerous music festivals.The band is widely recognised as one of the top swing bands in the world, something borne out by their extensive international travel (the band has performed in over 30 countries). The June 2015 issue of "Vintage Rock" magazine described them as the "UK's number one jive and swing band"" in a six page feature on the band titled "Leaders of the Pack". They have received an award from Variety, the Children's Charity for their charity work, and the City of Derry International Music Award in 2006.

On 9 July 2010, the band headlined at the first ever swing dance at the Royal Albert Hall They played to approximately 1,400 dancers on the 5,000-square-foot (460 m2) dance floor, with support from the Back To Basie Orchestra and Top Shelf Jazz. In late August 2010, the Jive Aces performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a show tributing one of their musical heroes, Louis Prima. In February 2011, after recording in Los Angeles, they toured the United States, including opening for legendary singer Keely Smith, the former wife of Louis Prima Keely Smith has also sung with the band on a number of occasions, including shows in Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Phoenix and at the Edinburgh Fringe. The band played London's famous jazz venue Ronnie Scotts for the first time in July 2011.[23] In Spring 2015, the band did their biggest tour to date, 6 weeks of major theatres around the US (mostly 1000-2000+ capacity). The tour was a huge success, with more major US tours to follow in Winter 2015 and 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jive_Aces

Diggin' Roots vol. 2 Hot Jazz

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Jive Aces - Diggin' The Roots vol.1

Styles: Swing
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:45
Size: 92,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:18)  1. Rock 'N' Roll Movie Star
(2:48)  2. Feelin' Happy
(3:11)  3. Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean (feat. Cassidy Janson)
(2:31)  4. No. 13 (Fruit Boots)
(2:47)  5. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
(2:27)  6. Giddy Up A Ding Dong (feat. Chris Wilkison)
(3:21)  7. Bad News
(3:51)  8. Alright, Ok, You Win
(2:01)  9. I Want You To Be My Baby (feat. Cassidy Janson)
(2:56) 10. Rok 'N' Roll Boogie
(2:38) 11. Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
(3:39) 12. Jump, Jive And Wail
(3:11) 13. Loch Lomond

The Jive Aces are a six-piece UK based, high energy, jive and swing band, formed in 1989. They were the winners of BBC TV's Opportunity Knocks, and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists in 2012. They have recorded singles and albums, and have performed at numerous music festivals.The band is widely recognised as one of the top swing bands in the world, something borne out by their extensive international travel (the band has performed in over 30 countries). The June 2015 issue of "Vintage Rock" magazine described them as the "UK's number one jive and swing band"" in a six page feature on the band titled "Leaders of the Pack". They have received an award from Variety, the Children's Charity for their charity work, and the City of Derry International Music Award in 2006.

On 9 July 2010, the band headlined at the first ever swing dance at the Royal Albert Hall They played to approximately 1,400 dancers on the 5,000-square-foot (460 m2) dance floor, with support from the Back To Basie Orchestra and Top Shelf Jazz. In late August 2010, the Jive Aces performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a show tributing one of their musical heroes, Louis Prima. In February 2011, after recording in Los Angeles, they toured the United States, including opening for legendary singer Keely Smith, the former wife of Louis Prima Keely Smith has also sung with the band on a number of occasions, including shows in Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Phoenix and at the Edinburgh Fringe. The band played London's famous jazz venue Ronnie Scotts for the first time in July 2011.[23] In Spring 2015, the band did their biggest tour to date, 6 weeks of major theatres around the US (mostly 1000-2000+ capacity). The tour was a huge success, with more major US tours to follow in Winter 2015 and 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jive_Aces

Diggin' The Roots vol.1

Friday, November 11, 2016

The Jive Aces - Recipe For Rhythm

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:16
Size: 117.4 MB
Styles: Swing
Year: 2008
Art: Front

[2:53] 1. Aces Shuffle (Feat. Jeremy Wakefield & Miss Carmen Getit)
[3:26] 2. Something Can Be Done About It (Feat. Miss Carmen Getit & Steve Lucky)
[3:28] 3. Love Me Or Leave Me (Feat. Mark Isham)
[3:44] 4. Buona Sera (Feat. Toni Elizabeth Prima)
[3:05] 5. Once More (Feat. Chick Corea)
[2:50] 6. London Rhythm (Feat. Vic Flick)
[3:34] 7. Fever
[4:37] 8. Affinity, Reality And Communication (Feat. Mark Isham)
[3:53] 9. The Few
[3:29] 10. Up A Lazy River
[3:46] 11. Summertime (Feat. Chick Corea)
[2:58] 12. Happy All The While (Feat. Jeremy Wakefield)
[3:11] 13. Sway
[3:00] 14. Heading Home (Feat. Miss Carmen Getit)
[3:16] 15. We'll Meet Again (Feat. Mr. Acker Bilk & Toni Elizabeth Prima)

The Jive Aces is the UK's top jive/swing band. This six piece group have performed all around the world and starred on TV, radio, at festivals, theatres,clubs and top charity and corporate events, reaching the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals in 2012.

Recipe For Rhythm

Monday, March 9, 2015

The Jive Aces - King Of Swingers

Styles: Swing
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:32
Size: 126,6 MB
Art: Front

(2:49)  1. Oh Babe
(2:47)  2. Sheilk of Araby
(3:08)  3. I Wanna Be Like You
(3:14)  4. I'll Be Seeing You
(2:00)  5. Oh Maria
(2:57)  6. Hey Boy,Hey Girl
(4:57)  7. Sing.Sing, Sing
(3:03)  8. Bring Me Sunshine (Single Version)
(2:36)  9. Nothin's to Good for My Baby
(4:47) 10. Just a Gigolo/ I Ain't Got Nobody
(4:16) 11. Bring Me Sunshine
(4:00) 12. Angelina/ Zooma Zoom
(2:48) 13. That Old Black Magic
(2:46) 14. Over the Rainbow
(3:49) 15. King of Jive
(4:28) 16. Basin Street Blues

2012 debut album from the UK's top Jive & Swing band. The Jive Aces are renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show playing songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jr. as well as a selection of superb originals. King of the Swingers: A Salute to Louis Prima was recorded in Hollywood, California and features very special guests such as Kenny Ball, Ray Gelato and Toni Elizabeth Prima (daughter of Louis Prima and Keely Smith) and includes their hit version of the classic "Bring Me Sunshine". ~ Editorial Reviews  http://www.amazon.com/King-Swingers-Jive-Aces/dp/B0074H0R8W

King Of Swingers

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Jive Aces - Life is a Game

Styles: Swing
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 47:00
Size: 108,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:03)  1. Jive, Jive, Jive Aces
(2:49)  2. Start, Change and Stop
(3:04)  3. I've Got Affinity For You
(4:23)  4. Singing In The Rain
(2:14)  5. Second Chance To Fly
(3:23)  6. Long Distance Love Affair
(3:04)  7. High Energy Jive
(3:25)  8. Only Mugs Take Drugs
(3:36)  9. Clear Body, Clear Mind
(2:56) 10. White Cliffs Of Dover
(4:07) 11. Three Cats Called Louis
(3:14) 12. Sweet Georgia Brown
(3:58) 13. What A Wonderful World
(3:36) 14. Life Is A Game

“A group of lads from London, England were drawn together by their love for a style and music that outclassed anything else around.  The music was hot jive that had the beat, energy and enthusiasm of rock ‘n’ roll and the fun and rhythm of big band swing all rolled into one.  Their musical journey took them from Elvis Presley to Bill Haley and from Louis Prima to Frank Sinatra.  This was the sound that excited the guys so much that they quickly started dancing and would often be seen tearing up the floow when hot bands came to town.  The dancing became a musical learning ground with one common theme:  foot tapping, swinging, spirit-raising fun.  The lads loved dancing but iw was difficult finding bands that they could really swing to, so they turned their talents to making hot music themselves." ~ Website Press Release

The Jive Aces are a fun, swingin’ band.  Their music is upbeat and happy, just like swing should be.   You’ll find mostly jump blues style with a mix of jazz on this CD. The musicianship is very good.  Each get their turn to shine.  But what’s most inspiring about the musicians is that you feel through their music the joy they have about presenting it.  I’m sure some of that comes from their dance experience as well.  It’s reminiscent of Lucky Millinder, who also started out as a dancer before becoming a musician (Millinder actually became a band leader/singer).  My favorite song on the CD has to be Singing in the Rain.   Yes, that song.  It’s a fun, swingin’ version made famous by Gene Kelly in the movie but with a Louis Prima twist.  But there are lots of fun songs on this CD.  

I also liked White Cliffs of Dover, Jive Jive Jive Aces, and their crazy fast version of Sweet Georgia Brown.  Balboa dancers should really love the latter because of it’s 273 tempo plus the energy the band puts behind it.  The Jive Aces do a great job of getting a really full sound out of 6 musicians.  They’ve also done a great job writing original material that keeps swing fresh.  They are also not afraid to send a message.  Only Mugs Take Drugs is clear on it’s message and could easily be used in any anti-drug message.  They underscore the message with Clear Body, Clear Mind.  Hey, whether you like the message or not, the songs still swing!  A couple songs of note include Three Cats Called Louis and What a Wonderful World.  The former is a tribute to Louis’ Armstrong, Jordan and Prima.

 Three giants who have influenced more bands than you can shake a stick at!   The latter is a ballad done with an Elvis Presley flavor.  I don’t know if Elvis ever recorded this song but I bet it would sound similar to this version.  Overall, this is a fun, energetic CD.  It has lots of original music and a couple of covers.  A good mix with tempos made for swing dancing.   http://www.tcswing.com/CD%20Reviews/jiveaces.htm

The Band: Lead Vocals and Trumpet:  Ian Clarkson; Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet:  John Fordham; Piano:  Vince Hurley; Upright Bass:  Ken Smith; Trombone:  Alex Douglas; Drums:  Peter Howell

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Jive Aces - Recipe For Rhythm

Styles: Jazz, Swing
Year: 2008
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:33
Size: 118,9 MB
Art: Front

(2:52)  1. Aces Shuffle (feat. Jeremy Wakefield & Miss Carmen Getit)
(3:26)  2. Something Can Be Done About It (feat. Miss Carmen Getit & Steve Lucky)
(3:29)  3. Love Me or Leave Me (feat. Mark Isham)
(3:44)  4. Buona Sera (feat. Toni Elizabeth Prima)
(3:06)  5. Once More (feat. Chick Corea) The Jive Aces, Chick Corea 3:06 Not Available
(2:50)  6. London Rhythm (feat. Vic Flick)
(3:34)  7. Fever The Jive Aces
(4:37)  8. Affinity, Reality and Communication (feat. Mark Isham)
(3:54)  9. The Few The Jive Aces
(3:31) 10. Up a Lazy River The Jive Aces
(3:47) 11. Summertime (feat. Chick Corea)
(3:00) 12. Happy All the While (feat. Jeremy Wakefield)
(3:12) 13. Sway The Jive Aces
(3:01) 14. Heading Home (feat. Miss Carmen Getit)
(3:21) 15. We'll Meet Again (feat. Mr. Acker Bilk & Toni Elizabeth Prima)

2008 album from the UK's top Jive/Swing band. Since forming in 1989, this six piece group have performed all around the world and starred on TV and radio, and at festivals, theatres, clubs and top charity and corporate events. They are renowned for their high-energy Jump Jive music (an exciting blend of Swing, R&B, Rock 'N' Roll, Boogie Woogie and Jump Blues) and their spectacular stage show. Sit back and enjoy this collection of outstanding tracks, or just get up and dance! This album follows the overwhelming success of the band's previous albums Our Kinda Jive, Bolt From The Blue, Planet Jive, Life Is A Game and Dance All Night. Right Recordings. ~ Editorial Reviews  
http://www.amazon.com/Recipe-Rhythm-Jive-Aces/dp/B001IAU5A6

Sunday, October 5, 2014

The Jive Aces - Dance All Night

Styles: Jazz, Swing
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:27
Size: 119,1 MB
Art: Front

(2:47)  1. I Could Have Danced All Night
(3:22)  2. Long Distance Love Affair
(3:19)  3. Jive Ace Boogie 1
(3:11)  4. I Wanna Roll
(2:20)  5. Blue Moon
(1:57)  6. My Baby Just Cares for Me
(3:54)  7. Dream a Little Dream of Me
(3:59)  8. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
(3:08)  9. What Do I Tell My Heart
(2:59) 10. When You Wish Upon a Star
(3:35) 11. Clear Body, Clear Mind
(3:03) 12. I've Got Affinity for You
(4:22) 13. Singing in the Rain
(3:03) 14. High Energy Jive
(3:23) 15. Trust Is
(2:57) 16. Aces Swing

Having become the first ever band to reach the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2012 following up with a performance for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and performances for both the Olympic and Paralympic celebrations, The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK's top Jive & Swing band. Together for over a decade, this extremely popular six piece group have performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as Japan, Israel, South Africa, Morrocco and the Caribbean, 30 countries in all. The Jive Aces are renowned for their high energy Jump Jive music (the exciting sound where Swing meets Rock ‘n Roll) and spectacular stage show. They combine a mixture of fresh arrangements of swing/Jive/R&B classics songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Big Joe Turner and Sammy Davis Jnr along with a selection of superb swinging originals taken from their studio albums. The Jive Aces have worked with many of the top names in the business, including John Travolta, Status Quo, Isaac Hayes, Van Morrison, Count Basie Orchestra, Keely Smith, Priscilla Presley, Buddy Greco, Kirstie Allie, Kenny Ball, Chuck Berry, Tony Christie and Lee Evans to name just a few. 

The band has performed at countless major events including: “In Full Swing” at The Royal Albert Hall (when they headlined and sold out the iconic venue’s first ever swing dance); The Berkeley Square Ball; Glastonbury Festival; The London Season; Montreux Jazz Festival (5 times); Lovebox Festival; The Royal Ballet's 50th Anniversary; North Sea Jazz Festival; World Swing Dance Championships (Oslo and New York); Grand Order of Water Rats Annual Ball (3 times); Society of Distinguished Songwriters Ladies Night (twice); City of London Festival; The Ryder Cup; Cannes Film Festival (official party); Cork Jazz Festival; Conservative Party Conference (twice); Society of Distinguished Songwriters and have performed for HRH Prince Philip at The World Pony Carriage Championships. The Jive Aces were the recipients of the prestigious “City of Derry International Music Award” for 2006, previous recipients being Van Morrison and Jools Holland. 

They also received in 2008 a special award from the Variety Club of Great Britain for their contributions to entertainment and charity. The band has been featured on literally hundreds of TV and radio shows, most recently they are featured playing live every Wednesday night on BBC Radio London’s “Late Nights” show with Jo Good. Other appearances include CNN; ABC's “Good Morning Los Angeles”; Channel 4's “Holy Smoke”; BBC Radio 2; DNA Stories; Wakey, Wakey Campers; JazzFM; “A Swingin’ Christmas” (one-hour PBS Special); an eight week residency the hit Italian show “Niente Popo Dimenoche”; BBC1 TV for “Children in Need”, and many more.The band has released seven studio albums, one dance compilation and also a skiffle E.P.. Their latest “King of the Swingers: A Salute to Louis Prima” features guest appearances from Kenny Ball, Ray Gelato, Toni Elizabeth Prima and more and is on the Golden Age Recordings label. With their high energy music, bright stage suits, wild stage show, irresistible humor and sheer professionalism, the Jive Aces will quickly get any audience on their feet - or dancing in their seat! Each and every show is guaranteed to go with a swing! More Bio ~ http://www.jiveaces.com/who_are/

The Jive Aces are: Ian Clarkson – Vocals & Trumpet; Ken Smith – Double Bass; Vince Hurley – Piano; Peter Howell – Drums; John Fordham – Saxophone; Alex Douglas – Trombone

Sunday, October 6, 2013

The Jive Aces - Planet Jive

Styles: Jive, Swing
Label: Right Records
Released: 1999
File: mp3 @320K/s
Size: 106,7 MB
Time: 46:35
Art: full

1. Planet Jive - 3:52
2. Ride Ride Ride - 3:29
3. Spectator - 3:26
4. What Do I Tell My Heart? - 3:08
5. Aces Swing - 2:57
6. Think For Yourself - 4:05
7. When You Wish Upon a Star - 2:59
8. Blue Skies - 3:25
9. Anything You Wanna Be - 3:39
10. Imagination (or Something Else?) - 2:55
11. Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive - 3:59
12. Apprehend That Feline - 3:08
13. Junky Joe - 3:34
14. Return To Planet Jive - 1:52

The Jive Aces are:
Ian Clarkson – Vocals & Trumpet
Ken Smith – Double Bass
Vince Hurley – Piano
Peter Howell – Drums
John Fordham – Saxophone
Alex Douglas – Trombone

Notes: Having become the first ever band to reach the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2012 following up with a performance for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and performances for both the Olympic and Paralympic celebrations, The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK's top Jive & Swing band.
Together for over a decade, this extremely popular six piece group have performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as Japan, Israel, South Africa, Morrocco and the Caribbean, 30 countries in all. The Jive Aces are renowned for their high energy Jump Jive music (the exciting sound where Swing meets Rock ‘n Roll) and spectacular stage show.
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