"I grew up listening to big bands and the Grand Ole Opry. I used to beg my mother to let me listen to them on the radio. I've always wanted to try to recreate the
feeling and sound of big band jazz without a big band. I believe I've done it here. This concert was a closed session, taped at a special gathering of my closest friends.
This is the first and only video of mine which contains the type of music I call HILLBILLY JAZZ. You may have heard
HILLBILLY JAZZ recorded on the Flying Fish label, as well as NEW HILLBILLY JAZZ on Shikata Records. Probably, this is
the last time you'll see me in a tuxedo. I enjoyed performing and I hope you enjoy Vassar Swings."
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The Songs |
- Take the A Train
- Little Woman
- Swing Street
- A Little Darling
- Say Goodbye to the Blues
- Ski Bop
- You Gotta Swing
- Sheik of Araby
- Limehouse Blues
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The Players |
- Vassar Clements - Fiddle and Lead Vocals
- Steve Davidowski - Saxophone, Keyboards
- Dave Salyer - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
- Gene Watson - Bass
- Doug Jernigan - Steel Guitar
- Bob Hoban - Vibraphone, Piano
- Kirby Bivans - Drums
- Kris Balliger, Margaret Archer Bailey - Back-up Vocals
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