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| For Your Consideration-George Gee’s “Swing Makes You Happy!” CD  Hello Music Lover:My name is George Gee and as you may already know, I am the bandleader of The George Gee Swing Orchestra. Gee shows that his rocket-fueled ensemble, which is typically nine players, can generate just as much heat as a traditional, full-sized big band. — Bobby Reed, Downbeat Magazine For the past 35 years, I have been leading a big band specializing in the swing and jazz legacy — the last quarter-century being in my hometown of New York City. And for over 18 years, we've been one of the house bands at SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club in Times Square. In January 2015, Rondette Jazz released our 8th recording: "Swing Makes You Happy!" 'Swing Makes You Happy!' isn't just an album title: It's a mantra and belief system that guides the George Gee Swing Orchestra, a little big band intent on rekindling the ear's love affair with music associated with a bygone era. — Dan Bilawsky, AllAboutJazz.com In the last five years, under the musical direction of trombonist David Gibson, the scope of the [George Gee Swing Orchestra] repertoire has expanded, while always maintaining an allegiance to the core value of swing as exemplified by Count Basie and Swing Era formats. — George Kanzler, Hot House Magazine I am proud to announce the recording has been submitted for a 2016 Grammy nomination consideration under the "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album" section of the Jazz category. If you are a voting member of The Recording Academy (or know of somebody who is), I hope you may consider our CD and/or recommend it. The ballots will be mailed later this week and are due back by early November. Your support and consideration is greatly appreciated! You can download the Promo one sheet HERE Full YouTube Album link HERE For a download of all 19 tracks of "Swing Makes You Happy, " please email me at info@georgegee.com and we will send this to you right away! Musically, George Gee www.GeorgeGee.com (718) 779-7865 FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION GEORGE GEE'S "SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY!" CD 2015 GRAMMY ENTRY "Best LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE Album" Featuring George Gee — bandleader David Gibson — trombone, music director Hilary Gardner — vocals John Dokes — vocals Ed Pazant — alto sax Michael Hashim — tenor sax Tony Lustig — baritone sax Freddie Hendrix, Andy Gravish — trumpets Willard Dyson — drums Marcus McLaurine — string bass Steve Einerson — piano 16 straight weeks in the Top 100, which included 11 straight weeks in the Top 50 — peaking at #16 on the Jazz Charts (Jazzweek.com) Also prominently featured on the CMJ Jazz Charts Downbeat Magazine "Editor's Pick" January 2015 This album is convivial —true to its title— and feels remarkably, almost startlingly hip, without sacrificing its lineage to the Count Basie New Testament Band. — Michael J. West, Jazz Times George Gee and his collaborator, musical director and trombonist David Gibson, have put together an offering of 19 tracks that swing from the horn section blast on the opener to the final note. — Marcia Hillman, New York City Jazz Record Gee and his posse walk a fine line between reminiscence of the Swing Era (forgoing pious over-reverence) and post bop modernism with grace, panache, and plenty of joie de vivre. — Mark Keresman, JazzedMagazine.com The George Gee Swing Orchestra Appears every Tuesday evening at SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club 349 West 46th Street Times Square, NYC and Every Last Sunday of the Month at SMALLS Jazz Club 183 West 10th Street Greenwich Village, NYC Thank you for your consideration! write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Jazz News :: home page |