Customer Reviews

Meet Me in Uptown

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For a first effort this is a great album. Their is pleny of fun on the album. They pull of all aspects of music, jazz, soul, early R&B. The rhythm section is strong and just a makes you wanna dance. Ross Bon vocals are great, adds just the right touch to make every song his own. The horn section is also not bad. They put in a good effort. "Rag Mopp" is a most listen to, if you don't like that song then there is something wrong with you. It must be pointed out that the first tack "Jumpin' At The Green Mill" hooks you right and sets you up for what is to come. "Buzz Buzz Buzz" is just a classic and when if first bought is album in 96 is listened to that track over and over again for just how well the band plays together.

If you a fan of jazz and like people like Ella, or Billy, or dare I even type it Bennett then this is the album for you. There is enough fun going on here to make anyone feel good.

i heard this cd years ago, some friends introduced it to me. then i got to see them live and the show was awesome. i just bought this cd b/c i have bought it 2 other times, but people keep borrowing it and never giving it back--i guess that says something good about the music on the cd. great cd, try it out, you'll love it.

These guys are awsome. My husband and I were at the Munster Festival and we just absolutely loved these guys so we went out and bought this cd and I would like to say how absolutely great it is. My daughter loves it AND so do her friends. This does not happen everyday. We also bought there other cd's so we have them all. So if you don't know if you should buy this cd then just re-read this and then go out and buy it.

MBK swing cats. No doubt. They've got all the clubs jumpin' and swingin' in Dayton and Cincinnati. This cd is awesome but I don't think it earned a 5 star because it doesn't compare to the rich and mellow sound of the Blues Jumpers, or the raw and hardcore sound of Royal Crown Revue. But this cd is a must have for any hep cat or kitten out there. So lace up your wing tips and saddle shoes and start swingin' to the Mighty Blues Kings.

In the words of Dick Vitale," This is awesome , Baby!". I'm an old Blues fan not really into swing who caught a track of" Meet me In Uptown" at the local record/video store. I'm hooked. Great sounding piano, bass and the voice mixtures are top notch. Highly recommended!

A CD of solid music and energy... The instruments produce some of the greatest sounds ever to come out of speakers; and the vocals of Ross Bon are quite possibly the best of any modern swing band.

This is a great swing style album, but there's also a really soulful tune called "Loose Lips" that's very reminiscent of the great bands of the late 50's & early 60's. You can currently hear this track on the real audio broadcast program "Soul of the Web" at the Music Sojourn web site.

Great Jump Blues for swingin' or just plain old bouncin' around the room. The vocals, horns, and rhythm all do their parts, keepin' the music moving and colorful. As far as creativity goes, the band is a bit short on this CD, as a fair number of tunes are Covers and most - original or not - are based on the same blues harmony. But who cares? This band is fun and energetic & does just fine.

Meet Me In Uptown has an authentic 40's feel, but will please anyone caught up in the 90's swing craze. I highly recommend the album for all music lovers-the tunes keep you singing and tapping your feet. You just can't go wrong with The Mighty BLue Kings :)

The Mighty Blue Kings play an upbeat, vocals-driven brand of swing that is just fun to listen to -- either live at the Green Mill or on your way to work in the morning. The band are all very talented musicians, but the featured instrument is definitely Ross Bon's voice. I highly recommend this album.