NAOMI AND HER HANDSOME DEVILS "NAOMI AND HER HANDSOME DEVILS"

Naomi Uyama has been steeped in classic jazz from the swing era since beginning her lindy hop career at the tender age of 16. After going crazy for swing dancing, winning international awards, and teaching around the world she began to focus more and more on the music. She began singing and studying, moving to New York City for more access to the growing traditional jazz scene there. After getting to work with some of the lindy scene's most prominent bands she decided to form her own project- the Handsome Devils.As the idea took shape the focus was on choosing the right guys. The musicians had to be great players, have respect for dancers, and work well together on and off the bandstand.  The Devils were all hand picked from the top talent in the classic jazz scenes of New York and Chicago.  Naomi considers herself so fortunate to get to work with her dream swing band line up, and is constantly in awe of the Devils' musicianship.Though formed recently the individual members have decades of experience swinging hard and keeping dancers happy.  They have just released their debut self titled CD, and have played across the U.S. in renowned ballrooms and at pro competitions, and at the world's largest swing dance camp- Herräng, in Sweden.  NAOMI AND HER HANDSOME DEVILS
 

TUBA SKINNY "PYRAMID STRUT"

Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances. We are happy to say that our newest album "Pyramid Strut" is finally complete. Recorded this past March in Tasmania, complete with 15 songs, 2 new original compositions by the band, and artwork by Shaye.  Thanks for your patience!  Hard copies are available now from The Louisiana Music Factory or at any of our shows.  TUBA SKINNY
 

NORBERT SUSEMIHL, SEVA VENET, KERRY LEWIS, DANIEL FARROW "ROMANTIC NEW ORLEANS"

Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, born in New Orleans in 1932, played Blues and Jazz on the local scene since 1950. Highly in demand ever since throughout the United States and Europe, he has also appeared with R&B singers Shirley & Lee in the late 50s, and now at Preservation Hall. One of his trademarks is his beautiful, emotional and individual tone. Norbert Susemihl, born in 1956 in Germany, played and studied New Orleans Music since the 70s, and has been living and performing part-time in the Crescent City and Europe since 1978. He covers a wide range of New Orleans styles. Susemihl and Farrow played regularly on the Mississippi riverboats through the 80s. This is their first recording together. Seva Vernet has been active on the New Orleans music scene since 1999, playing, composing and teaching music, and also performing and touring abroad. He is a regular with Lionel Ferbos, the Treme Brass Band, his own Storyville Stringband and other bands in the city. His rhythmic approach bears a strong resemblance to the legendary Danny Barker. Kerry Lewis, born in New Orleans in 1973, is one of the leading bass players in the city today, both in traditional jazz and other fields. This is reflected in the multitude of CDs he has contributed to. He cofounded a record company and leads his own band, Abstract. His tone is very strong and natural, swinging and rich in rhythmic variations.

 

NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND "SHAKE IT AND BREAK IT"

La Nova Scotia Jazz Band, si può dire, che è certamente e saldamente nella tradizione dei gruppi Dixieland, nel suonare musica jazz, guidata da Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier e Alex Welsh. Con la tromba di classe mondiale di Ryan Quigley, ed alla magia del banjo di Duncan Findlay, senza poi contare il bass string elegantemente oscillante di Ken MacDonald, e per finire il clarinetto e sassofono di John Burgess. Questo quartetto dolce e caldo è pronto ad assumere il nuovo classico stile jazz, che ha aperto i libri della banda dei compianti Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong e Bix Beiderbecke. Celebrano grandi brani come Kansas City Stomp e At the Jazz Band Ball, con la dovuta riverenza per gli sforzi dei loro cari antenati, ma con un approccio, si potrebbe dire un attacco, che permette di brillare attraverso la propria personalità. E infondere qualcosa di più simile al rhythm and blues, del calore senza tradire le intenzioni dell'originale. Il Trombettista Lorne Cowieson porta una certa eleganza a questa musica e molti della sezione ritmica hanno contribuito con eccellenti assoli, in una band che irradia piacere.  NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND