Kukuly Uriarte (Lead guitarist and singer) Eugene Johnson (Rhythm guitarist and singer) Andy Bryenton (Cello and Double Bass) Brandon Beavers (Double Bass and Mandolin) Jean Philippe Cypes (Chromatic Harmonica).....the Swingtet is also pleased to feature.....John Snyder (Clarinet and Bass Clarinet)
Influences
Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Charlie Christian, Mr. Reinhardt, Stuff Smith, Ellington, Satchmo, Oscar Aleman, Ameranouche, Red Stick Ramblers, Martin, Bogan and the Armstrongs, Eugene Chadbourne, Raymond Scott, Eric Dolphy, Bennie Wallace, Anthony Braxton, Toots, Charlie Parker, Bob Wills and of course, the Grandfather of American music- Charles Ives
Inspired by the jazz music of 1930’-50’s, the Johnson Swingtet draws its muse from the great jazz artists of the past to create one hot swing revue.
Whether it’s a sultry midnight swing set or a riff- romp down happy street, the Johnson Swingtet is at your service.
what a delightful swing/rag/funky sound ya'll have... way cool! I'm adding ya to my calendar to make it out to a show all the best! thanks for friend'n us up peace luv & hippieness TCG's-Lynn
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How y'all swingers doin'? Looks like you're firing on all 8. Glad to see you doing so well. Hope to get a chance to see you play soon. Have a great weekend.
Wow you guys sound great!! Cello always brings out the best in music...hehe. I'm hoping to go to the Bristol Festival this year for the first time so awesome that ya'll are playing!
hello there jsq. i think of you often. it's cool to know you're out there, even though you're far away... maybe see you again sometime. hopefully. man of mystery has a great dark whimsy to it. you all sound very very good. peace, my friends...
