The Slammers Maximum Jive Band
Jive Time!
© 2007 EL TORO RECORDS
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Maximum Jive at it's best; a kicking horn section rides a driving rhythm of boogie piano, powerhouse bass and sizzling drums. A Slammer Cocktail of Big Beat Jumpin’ Swingin’ Rhythm’n’Boogie-Blues.
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The Story so far…
The Slammers Maximum Jive Band began in October 2004; Ex-Alabama Slammers Neale (Bass) and Claire (Piano) had met up with drummer Gary and guitarist Scott of the Jive Cats, and were advertising for Saxophone Players to complete a new band.
James (Vocals, Baritone Sax and Harmonica) came across the advert whilst searching for a second-hand fridge! Top Alto and Tenor Sax-Man Big Scott also answered the ad, and the resultant audition was a blast! This original line-up gelled immediately, rehearsing eagerly. James’ vocal talents were soon to the fore, and the year ended with a storming debut performance at Chelmsford Southern Jivers’ Club.
2005 began with the release of a 3-track demo CD and the first appearance of the Band’s dapper stage outfits. New tenor saxophonist Andy’s stunning Sam Butera-inspired solos lifted the band’s live shows to new highs at a series of successful performances, including London’s 100 Club, Brighton Jive and Shoreham RnR Club. The excitement, enjoyment and passion within the band was infectious, capturing attention, repeat bookings and a growing following.
A busy schedule of gigs at the end of 2005 brought a change in the Band's line-up, with Scott’s increasing outside commitments leading to him eventually standing down. Guitarist Smokin’ Bob stepped in seamlessly, bringing new quality to the backing vocal harmonies.
In February 2006 the Band spent 4 days in the recording studio, laying down material for this their first CD.
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If you dig contemporary bands like The Stargazers,
author: Frederick Turgis - www.jumpingfrom6to6.com...the Big Six and Ray Gelato's Giants Of Jive and of course Louis Prima and Louis Jordan this one is for you. Recorded live it proposes a good set of danceable music. I really enjoyed the excellent "Swanee River Boogie" (think Jerry Lee meets a Jive band), "Hook, Line and Sinker" which is full of joy, the instrumental "Shortnin' Bread" with great saxes (both juicy and screaming) and the rockabilly "Boogie Woogie Country Girl" with a heavy slap bass and piano. That's too bad they only play covers, and extremely well known ones, cause these guys (and girl) are good musicians and a little bit of originality would have been good. This said, I must say I couldn't help but tapping my feet while listening to it, so I guess this is the more important, don't you think?
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author: jonny acei cant stop jiving to the brilliant album, buy it you'll love it!!!!