It’s been a long time coming, but Swing Caravan–the band I’ve played with for several years now–has released their debut album. Available at our website, get it fresh offers ten tunes that mix the Django tradition with vocals and the “kitchen percussion” of Dave Nelson, who plays a kit made up of washboard, pots and pans, and a decidedly New England sap bucket.
The album ranges from Django’s earliest compositions (Montagne Ste. Genevieve) to one of his last (Flèche d’Or) but also includes a tender take on Bossa Dorado and the original tune Swing Flower. In between, you’ll find vocal versions of American standards such as Blue Skies, Bye Bye Blackbird, and The Man I Love.
Swing Caravan plays weekly in Western Massachusetts; check out our calendar for details, and be sure to stop in and say hello if you’re in the area!