Rob Reich – piano;
Andrew Stephens – trumpet;
Ben Goldberg – clarinet;
Ollie Dudek – bass;
Eric Garland – drums.

Brand new cd! This is a fabulous band that plays for swing dancers from its own unique bag… well worth listening to in Bird & Beckett’s cozy concert setting to catch the extraordinary talent that makes it work so well. But you’re welcome to claim a few square feet between the bookcases to dance if you’re determined to do so. We’d be delighted. Regardless, you’ll be delighted with what you hear!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6-kTKPWYrQ

The music is rooted in the classic swing era of the late 1930s. Featuring classic arrangements of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Artie Shaw, “Swings Left” branches off from there and also features Reich’s original music in the style, combining a hot rhythm with a cool sensibility.

$10-20 suggested donation; $5-10 suggested for students, musicians, limited income.