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by Travis
Thu Aug 21, 2003 3:49 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Fast Dance Songs
Replies: 15
Views: 13838

The song we used for the routine at Showdown and CH was 7th Avenue Express by Count Basie.
by Travis
Thu Aug 21, 2003 2:01 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Chick Webb and After Seban
Replies: 9
Views: 9133

Everything that I have read states that it is Chick Webb's band.

Oh, and I believe it is After Seben (not Seban).
by Travis
Tue Aug 12, 2003 4:19 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: The Best Song or Album you DON'T own!
Replies: 25
Views: 18994

Metronome All Stars
Mills Blue Rhythm Band
by Travis
Fri Jul 25, 2003 12:54 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: balboa/shag music recommendations
Replies: 55
Views: 41273

Once again, Proper has a nice box set of Bechet's work and you can't beat their prices.
by Travis
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:42 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Regarding "classic" and "groove" style s
Replies: 134
Views: 91368

Re: groove/vintage

No no no...You missed my intention..... I was reffering to the scene , meaning weekly dances...and the dancers abilites at them. As a whole, are scene has dropped in ability to what it used to be... I think I got your intention - I was just saying that I haven't truly experienced LA's scene because...
by Travis
Tue Jun 17, 2003 1:34 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Regarding "classic" and "groove" style s
Replies: 134
Views: 91368

Re: groove/vintage

Well, it's true, I beleive Seattle is Tad above LA now...and I have other friends from down here that tend to agree. ..don't follow in our scenes steps....we suck. Since I've only been to LA for CH and the last 2 exchanges I can't agree or disagree with this (though I also appreciate the compliment...
by Travis
Tue May 20, 2003 12:10 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Need Help Finding a Song
Replies: 60
Views: 37771

There's a song in a Bobby McGee's footage clip that I'm trying to track down. I wish I could throw the clip on here but since I can't you'll have to download the clip from natch.net: go to http://www.natch.net/videos/index.html then click on "Newsreel & Home Movies" and download the fi...
by Travis
Wed Apr 02, 2003 12:16 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Good Jam Songs
Replies: 17
Views: 18649

GuruReuben wrote:
Like "Hand Clappin?"
Bingo.
by Travis
Wed Apr 02, 2003 12:25 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Good Jam Songs
Replies: 17
Views: 18649

IMHO Jams should be spontanious. If they happen great if they don't great. What I've noticed is when people try to create jams they feel artificial and forced. Often times they end up falling flat on their face with everyone standing around and nobody dancing. -Kevin Yup - and this always happens w...