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Rhythm Is Our Business

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This is great stuff--I hadn't heard of Duke Heitger before, but his trumpet playing (featured on the Squirrel Nut Zippers' "Hot," by the way) just plain sizzles and burns. As for dancing, most of the tracks here (including lots of standards) are at warp speed, but throw on some of the slower numbers and no one will be standing by the end. The vocals aren't as strong as the trumpet (although that would probably be impossible given Heitger's obvious virtuosity), but they aren't self-consciously retro-styled either. Don't let the generic-swing cover art fool you--this is the real thing, New Orleans hot jazz that's worth adding to your listening AND dancing collections.

This album is too fabulous. If you like old-time jazz, if you want to hear authentic swing, this is the record. This all the real thing and it is so hot. Take a leap and buy this puppy. You will not be disappointed.

quality swing, not the common pop stuff, and does it swing!these are solid swing musicians who remember and play the great stuff like Jimmyj Lunceford's "rhythm is our business" and others that this old timer remembers with such affection. this CD takes me back.