Swing This,Baby
Swing revivalists only occasionally play music that pays more than passing tribute toEllingtonorGoodman. Instead their sounds range from big-band territory to jump blues and rockabilly.Swing This, Baby!surveys 15 of these groups, from platinum and gold sellers (theBrian Setzer Orchestra, theCherry Poppin' Daddies,Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) to more obscure outfits such as theNew Morty Show. Quality varies wildly, particularly in the area of vocals, but fans of the new stylists will dig this set.--Rickey Wright