SwingDJs

Hi DJs! The fellas in the Savoy Seven and I are working on a new record of all original swing music composed by me. The album will have 18 original tunes and I'll be joined on it by Mike Davis, Dan Levinson, Evan Arntzen, Dalton Ridenhour, Andrew Hall, and Kevin Dorn. We've currently got a kickstart...

Hi Everyone, I've just signed up for a new sort of project. It's a bit like a kickstarter, but instead of throwing down bigger dollars for an album's production, this site lets you sponsor an artist as a Patron on smaller level - per song. They have all sorts of different artists creating unique art...

Hi Friends, I’m happy to announce that my brand new studio EP album, FOCUS POCUS is now for sale. You can download a copy for ONLY $7! at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/glenncrytzerssavoyseven The record is from my new 7 piece swing band, Glenn Crytzer’s Savoy Seven, and features Mike Davis (tpt), Evan A...

Hi Everyone, I'm pleased to announce that we recorded a Live CD at Midwest Lindyfest this year called "Skinny Minne." The CD has originals as well as vintage tunes, and lots of great dance tempos. Personnel include: Steve Mostovoy, trumpet Evan Arntzen, clarinet/tenor Solomon Douglas, pian...

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Check out Michael Steinman's review of the CD!

Hi DJs, Pre-orders for the new CD from Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators are now open! The CD, called Harlem Mad features 20 brand new original songs and guest appearances from Solomon Douglas and Meschiya Lake! The CD is 100% dancer friendly with a wide range of tempos and feels including up tempo ...

Of course by the late 30's early 40's it was a different story, but during the early 30's sweeter bands were hired to play on the radio more regularly and bands that could play hot were still generally relegated to playing more commercial sweet music. I think saying that all live air recordings have...

1. Bands often played it safe on the radio. You didn't want to take risks in front of a huge audience like that as a mistake could break your band. 2. If the band really went for it it could cause the broadcast equipment to peak out and distort the sound quality. On a regular recording if this happe...

Not on emusic, possibly on itunes at somepoint tho.

Hi Everyone, Thanks to all for your kind words about the CD. The trad. vs. swing is always a debate that I hear among dancers, and it's funny because a lot of bands that call themselves trad bands, I really think are swing bands. Katie, "Dickey's Blues" and "Baby Won't You Please Come...