Putumayo Presents: Swing Around the World

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Swing is a jazzy, dance-oriented style that emerged in the USA during the 1930s and 40s. Its catchy refrains and inventive rhythms provided an uplifting, resolutely escapist soundtrack for the Depression and World War Two. During his ongoing search for world music that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, Putumayo producer Jacob Edgar located an engaging assortment of modern-day practitioners. Some are based in expected locales (New Orleans and elsewhere in the USA; others most definitely are not (Zimbabwe, Italy, Mauritius). The combos are fairly small and exuberantly extroverted. Each speaks the swing lingo fluently but many have an enchanting accent. That some tracks so strongly resemble the loopy, subversively giddy scores of classic Warner Brothers and Popeye cartoons will certainly help draw in the kiddies. And a portion of the proceeds will benefit former New York City Ballet star Jacques D'Amboise's non-profit National Dance Institute, which helps make dance and music programs accessible to schoolchildren around the world. --Christina Roden

Product Description
Putumayo gets the whole world swinging with this collection of 12 jazzy numbers that will bring everybody to their feet, dancing and swaying to the infectious beats of artists from an interesting variety of countries and cultures. Proceeds from the sale of this be-bopping, show-stopping CD will benefit the non-profit National Dance Institute, an organization that brings innovative dance and music programs into New York City public schools and affiliated educational organizations around the country.

Swing music took the world by storm after its initial craze in the United States during the 1930s and 40s. Artists in places as far-flung as southern Africa, France and Hawaii blended swing and jazz into their own local music to create unique expressions. Jacob Edgar, Vice President of A&R at Putumayo World Music, had a lot of fun finding tracks for Swing Around the World. "Swing is such an accessible kind of music. Anyone can enjoy it. Like reggae, it’s been adopted and arranged by artists everywhere." Edgar notes the wide variety of interpretations on Swing Around the World, from the African inflections of the Cool Crooners of Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), the bayou flavors of the Jambalaya Cajun Band to the minor key gypsy style tribute to Django Reinhardt served up by the Children of the Revolution. "Swing was the rock and roll of its time, and it still engages people today. It’s just good-time, feel-good party music," says Edgar. Of course, American bands like the Squirrel Nut Zippers, the New Orleans Jazz Vipers and Duke Heitger and his Swing Band all embody the swing spirit and keep audiences jitterbugging and lindy-hopping all over the country.

The CD will include artist and cultural information, color photographs, and liner notes in English, Spanish and French.

Putumayo Presents: Swing Around the World,Various Artists,Putumayo World Music,Int'l & World Music,International,Pop

Average customer rating:

The Best Putumayo Yet!

Exquisite fun

Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Fun, with some interesting surprises

swing away

Putumayo Presents: Swing Around the World
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009UVCOO
Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

I Van Enkulu - The Cool Crooners Of Bulawayo
Mari Nica Swing - Triton
Pallin' With Al - Squirrel Nut Zippers
Mumbles - Oscar Peterson
Fotoromanza - Alfredo Rey E La Sua Orchestra
Swing Pan Alley - Duke Heitger And His Swing Band
Mamma Mi Piace Il Ritmo - Renzo Arbore E I Suoi Swing Maniacs
Blue Drag - New Orleans Jazz Vipers
Gypsy Fire - Romane
Opihi Man - Ka'au Crater Boys
Hey, Rock - Jambalaya Cajun Band
Minor Swing:To Django - Children Of The Revolution

Product Description

This upbeat collection of swinging tunes from artists around the world will get people of all ages up and on their feet. The Cool Crooners of Bulawayo I Van Enkulu Triton Mari Niça Swing Squirrel Nut Zippers Pallin' With Al Oscar Peterson with Clark Terry Mumbles Alfredo Rey e la sua Orchestra Fotoromanza Duke Heitger and his Swing Band Swing Pan Alley Renzo Arbore e i suoi Swing Maniacs Mamma Mi Place il Ritmo New Orleans Jazz Vipers Blue Drag Romane Gypsy Fire Ka'ua Crater Boys Opihi Man Jambalaya Cajun Band Hey, Rock Children of the Revolution Minor Swing: To Django

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Swing is a jazzy, dance-oriented style that emerged in the USA during the 1930s and 40s. Its catchy refrains and inventive rhythms provided an uplifting, resolutely escapist soundtrack for the Depression and World War Two. During his ongoing search for world music that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, Putumayo producer Jacob Edgar located an engaging assortment of modern-day practitioners. Some are based in expected locales (New Orleans and elsewhere in the USA; others most definitely are not (Zimbabwe, Italy, Mauritius). The combos are fairly small and exuberantly extroverted. Each speaks the swing lingo fluently but many have an enchanting accent. That some tracks so strongly resemble the loopy, subversively giddy scores of classic Warner Brothers and Popeye cartoons will certainly help draw in the kiddies. And a portion of the proceeds will benefit former New York City Ballet star Jacques D'Amboise's non-profit National Dance Institute, which helps make dance and music programs accessible to schoolchildren around the world. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

The Best Putumayo Yet!.......2007-05-18

I love all the Putumayo albums but this is the best. I haven't shared it with anyone who hasn't loved it! My fourth graders sing along and the other teachers went to get copies.

Exquisite fun.......2006-06-19

This was playing in a store where I was browsing. (Not for music.) It was so distractingly good, I couldn't concentrate on shopping. By the time "Mumbles" came on, I had to ask a clerk what on earth we were listening to. That's how I ended up buying it.

That's how good. Swing from the damnedest places you've ever (or maybe never) heard of. ...Do you know how HARD it is to write an Amazon review while you're dancin' in your chair?

The liner notes are illuminating, about each band and each individual song (and they're in English, French and Spanish); I only wish the lyrics to the non-English songs had been included. But there's not a weak cut on this album. It's charmingly energetic and guaranteed to lift the saggiest mood.

Doesn't Get Any Better Than This.......2006-06-14

If this doesn't get you up and dancing, i don't know what will...i am so serious, this CD is great. I am a big fan of swing, so when i heard this i went over the top.
Buy it now!

Fun, with some interesting surprises.......2006-01-16

My husband and I are 40-somethings who just finished an intro West-coast swing class. We were looking for something a little different for practicing our new moves, even though we love the standards. This collection has some truly unusual twists on the swing genre, with a variety of tempo and mood that make for interesting repeat listenings. My only complaint is that I would trade one more of the English-language tracks for something more exotic.

swing away.......2005-09-30

wonderful confluence of world wide swing; a full circle of music to celebrate the human soul.

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