15 Jul
When The Jitterbug Bites by Joe Turley
- Written by Lee Prosser
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For those in the jazz audience who enjoy straight-ahead swing jazz with a touch of smokey blues, here comes Joe Turley's WHEN THE JITTERBUG BITES, a collection of 11 songs which will give you good feelings and fun! Such titles as the innovative "Sea of Miracles," "35 Cents," "Tango Mi Corazon," and "Boogietime" give you an idea as to how this collection excites and endears itself to swing jazz listeners! "High Steppin" and "Ging Ginga Ding" are two other lively tunes to get the feet moving! Joe Turley is a jazz artist of many talents! Turley utilizes good solid vocals with piano and harmonica, and other instruments! What is enjoyable about this collection is its feel-good approach. Excellent solo work abounds! If you want a different swing jazz collection, this contemporary outing is the winning ticket, for Joe Turley really jumps WHEN THE JITTERBUG BITES!!!!! A must have for contemporary swing jazz admirers!
Additional Info
- Artist / Group Name: Joe Turley
- CD Title: When The Jitterbug Bites
- Genre: Big Band / Swing
- Year Released: 2000
- Record Label: Boogietime Records
- Musicians: Joe Turley, lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonicas, alto saxophone, percussion. Charlie Chadwick, acoustic and electric basses. John England, acoustic and electric guitars, background vocals. Rich Redmon, drums, congas, bongos, percussion. Marie Turley, background vocals. Various guest artists.
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- Rating: Five Stars
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