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  Swingeroo Quickies – Mill City Mix

1999
SQ Issue:  Fall 1999 - Volume 9, Issue 4
 
Mill City Mix is:
Connie Dusseau, Ann Potter, Gregg Marquardt and Kyle Patrick
 
With help from:
Piano - Rick Carlson, Eric Edwalds
Bass - Al Hager, Carl Priest
Drums – Brett Forberg
Drums & Vibes – John McIntire
Trumpet – Craig Thrane
Synthesizer – Connie Dusseau
 
This Minneapolis-based quartet releases their first CD, titled Swingeroo Quickies. It’s a take-you-back-to-the-old-days CD highlighting the best of the original swing music.
 
“The quartet decided to record the CD as a tribute to the swing music that brought the four of them together.” – press release.
 
As you listen to this CD, you really get the feeling of listening to original songsters such as The Modernaires, the vocalists for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. There are plenty of danceable songs, as well as some for dancing close to your sweetheart.
 
The first song, Perfidia, starts the CD at a slow, nostalgic pace. The first good danceable song is Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy, which they do a solid job on. Other notable swing dance songs include Shoo Shoo Baby (which gets goin’ after a slow intro), Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Elmer’s Tune and Juke Box Saturday Night. Mill City Mix really does a good job with the Andrews Sisters and Glenn Miller tunes. They all capture the spirit of the originals and get your toes tapping, making it hard to stay off the dance floor.
 
The other nice thing about Swingeroo Quickies is that there are several slower tunes. These tunes are perfect tempos for those who are just learning Lindy Hop. In one CD, a new hopper has several excellent practice tunes like Sentimental Journey, Sunny Side of the Street, and Sweet Eloise.
 
You will enjoy this CD for the dancability as well as the nostalgic journey down memory lane. This is one CD that will cross the age barriers and please most everyone.
 
Bottom Line: To buy or not to buy….. BUY! Here’s how: email gmarquar@isd.net.