Great songwriting
author: DrKoz
"Buzz Buzz Buzz and Tweedleedee" will never leave my frontal lobe. Unless "Intoxicated" pushes it out. Or "Tina" jumps over them both. So glad that there are still songwriters like this churning out the good, old standard brain-burners. Thank you!
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A Modern Pop-Swing Delight
author: Edward O'Connell
If you can imagine Glenn Tilbrook fronting a 1940’s small-group swing band, you’ll begin to get an idea of what’s in store for you on this impeccably produced collection of tunes from one of the Washington D.C. area’s premier swing bands. With a collection of 14 genial originals by pianist Mike Sottong and guitarist Dan Rivizzigno (plus a charming jump swing cover of The Beatles’ “I Will” that is perfectly suited to Sottong’s dulcet voice), King Teddy confidently moves through swing, rockabilly, doo-wop, jump blues and even a trip to the edges of hipsville. It’s an irrestible toe-tapping and head-nodding affair, with Sottong and Rivizzigno joined by John Rowny behind the traps and Moe Nelson on upright bass, plus D.C. sax mainstay Chris Watling on saxes and tasty horn arrangements (not to mention some special guests). This engaging record was one of the most pleasant surprises of 2010, and it’s an important addition to the modern-day swing catalog.
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Great music!
author: Stuart
As always, we love King Teddy. This CD is no exception.
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Say Something
author: Chris
My favorite has got to be "Say Something", a swingy fun tune that every guy (!) can relate to. But there's lots more on this album: "I Don't Mind" and "Buzz Buzz" are more great swing tunes, and "Intoxicated" is a sultry foray that places one foot into the summer country grass. This band is a good time, and this album captures some of their variety. The closing track, "I Will" reminds us not only how much we loved the Beatles, but how much we love King Teddy. Can't wait for more releases from these guys.
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