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Hot Swing Combo
Jazz / Swing / Swing



Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since12/30/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.bellrobert.com/hotswingcombo/
Band MembersUltimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2008 lineup:
Robert Bell - Guitar
Zack Lozier - Trumpet (Fri, Sun)
Dick Bortolucci - Drums (Fri)
Nik Bortolucci - Drums (Sat, Sun)
Dean Harrington - Guitar (Fri)
Jim Plattes - Violin (Fri)
Matt Peterson - Bass
InfluencesTwin Cities Hot Club
Southside Aces
The Bellcats
Django Reinhardt
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Ella Fitzgerald
Slim and Slam
Erskine Hawkins
Sounds Like... it looks! The Hot Swing Combo at the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2008 in Minnneapolis MN, thanks to Andrew and GB for the video. Incredible dancers, awesome crowd!
Record Label..Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Twin Cities Balboa Festival Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 12 2009 7:00P
Lake Harriet Bandshell Mineapolis, Minnesota
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Lindy on the Rocks Denver, Colorado

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   About Hot Swing Combo

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The Hot Swing Combo was created for the sole purpose of providing dancers the opportunity to be as expressive, creative and innovative as possible while dancing to a group of less than 8 musicians.

Big Bands with their excellent arrangements and strength in numbers were/are an obvious choice for dancers. But what if a smaller swing combo, able to incorporate multiple genres including hot Gypsy jazz and sexy Cabaret vocal stylings, could offer dancers varying tempos, inspiring solos, and an endless supply of energy combined with some non-jazz material that shouldn’t work?

"All of the live music kicked ass but the band on Friday was seriously the best band I've ever seen in my entire life. Y'all are some lucky mofos to have those musicians in your own backyard!" —Ryan Swift, lindy hop DJ

The musicians in the combo are the real deal. Previous performances include Midwest Lindyfest 2005-2007, Washington DC Lindy Exchange 2007, Cowtown Jamborama 2007, Octoplexy 2008, Lawrence University Swing Event 2007, Iowa Hawkeye Swing Festival 2008, Twin Cities Rhythm and Jazz Revival 2008 and of course the birthplace for the group - Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2004-2008. Some of the finest musicians in the Twin Cities are seen with the HSC, including members from the Twin Cities Hot Club and the Southside Aces. The Hot Swing Combo has also provided entertainment for corporate clients, including GFK Corporation, Wells Fargo and Cargill. The combination of musicians with their shared respect for tradition and need for innovation will make your event spectacular.


Contact Robert to book The Hot Swing Combo for your next event.


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Armen Blbulyan





May 8 2009 5:26 PM

Thanks for the add.
Vignatis





May 14 2009 11:30 PM

HSC
Hey Guys Can you keep these instruments in tunes with that winter?LOL
One small step for man, one giant leap for musical mankind
That 's what Gypsybilly is.
Enjoy as much as we enjoy the HSC.Thanks
Peace
The Vignatis
Ricky Graham





Feb 27 2009 1:52 PM

Thanks for the addition!

Ricky
DUO MOSÏK





Dec 26 2008 9:54 PM

Thanks for the add, nice music here!

<— CLICK THE IMAGE and listen to good MOSÏK!
MARTIN OSTROPOLSKY (GYPSY JAZZ AND BLUES)





Jan 17 2009 5:30 PM

THANKS FOR ACCEPT THE ADD!! ESPECTACULAR SWING!! I LOVE IT!! BEST REGARDS FROM BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. MARTIN.




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Twin Cities Balboa Festival





Feb 16 2009 10:32 AM

So excited to have you guys a part of this year's Twin Cities Balboa Festival in July! Looking forward to it!
Nancy Harms





Jan 19 2009 11:33 PM

Hey, Robert!

Pretty sure no one had any permanent damage from Friday night's shenanigans. They are a strange breed that enjoys being "knocked around" a little.

Thanks again for inviting me to share the stage with your combo of high temperature!
Mississippi Showboat





Nov 25 2008 9:32 PM

merci, ça déménage!!
grosses bises bretonnes
Dr. Sketchy's Twin Cities





Oct 21 2008 12:59 AM

Hello!
Our next session is THIS SUNDAY.
Pre registration is well underway.
Do you have your seat yet?

Hosted by Ian Rans, our featured model will be the lovely Musette
of The Midnight Muse Revue with the musical stylings of D.J. Ajent Orange.
Doors are at 3 p.m. and the fun begins at 4. Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Ophelia Flame
Dr. Sketchy's Twin Cities

October session featuring Musette poster by Cory Speets
Stan





Sep 23 2008 5:43 PM

Can't wait to sit in to play some tunes with you again:)
Armenian Jazz Band





Sep 18 2008 3:00 PM

Dear Colleagues!

Thank you for your friendship!

I'm happy and honored to
inform you
that our new album "MASISAMBA"
is almost ready to be released via internet! (there is some artwork left to do).
Thank you very much for your interest in what we do.
Our MySpace player plays more than 150 times over night ! ! ! ! ! !
It inspires my colleagues ! ! ! ! !
There is not much real Big Band music in today's world.
To be frank, it takes a lot of effort to keep musicians together.
So your interest helps me to cope with this!

cordially,
Armen Martirosian, artistic director, Armenian Jazz Band

P.S.I created a new group JAZZ ORCHESTRAS !!!!!!!!!

Acme Swing Mfg. Co.





Jul 20 2008 11:44 PM

Thank you for being a friend! Love your hoppin' sound!
Karen Vieno Paurus





Jun 3 2008 3:34 PM

YES! I am working on new tunes...will try to finish them up after Vegas.
Also, let's hang and go over our Cash tunes!
COURTNEY YASMINEH





Apr 27 2008 2:51 PM

Robert, thank you so much for our conversation at stasiu's. I appreciate your helpful observations.
It was very nice sharing the stage with you and yours, hope to again soon, courtney
Katie





Apr 20 2008 4:19 PM

Murps!
Stan





Apr 15 2008 12:43 PM

thank you for inviting us to teach with you!
aleka





Apr 11 2008 1:17 AM

I'm gonna say Greek trumps. :)
DCLX was great, thanks. I heard TCRJR was great too. And I'm bummed I missed Sunday at Times. It sounds like it was pretty special. So much good music and dancing, so little time.
What's a girl to do?
Joanna





Apr 10 2008 11:20 PM

Hi Robert,

How's everything? DCLX went well as usual. Say hello to everyone for me. Hope to see you soon. Take care.
meschiya





Apr 9 2008 6:47 PM

and i'm a fan of yours! see ya next time.
lana





Apr 6 2008 5:06 AM

Me and all my friends really liked that. I mean like alot.
Moe





Mar 19 2008 6:19 AM

MISS YOU SO MUCH, MY FRIEND! Are we ever gonna write some songs and record together?! Guess we have to be in the same town first though, huh?! LOL! Hope all is wonderful and well for you! Keep in touch now, ya hear?!
Bulldawg





Mar 16 2008 6:18 AM

Hey cuz! Word has it that you are hitting MADTOWN. Care to to share some details.
Karen Vieno Paurus





Mar 13 2008 8:10 PM

Thanks! The show with Colleen was a blast. She's so dang fun! ;-)
KVP
Katie





Feb 24 2008 6:37 PM

You kick butt every time you play.
the ultimate lindy hop jojo





Dec 23 2007 12:56 PM

thanks mate! this year i think it will be a song and dance number at the same event... we'll see :)
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