Indigo Swing

Indigo Swing

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 1998)
• Original Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Welt Packet
• ASIN: B000006NCM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,726 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, November 26, 1999

By	"joe_blue" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

Oh, my God. Let me say that again... Oh, my God. Got this Cd on a whim, tossed it in the stereo and was IMMEDIATELY mesmerized. Cool, smooth swing with a jazzy undertone that really makes you stop and listen. Sweet and sexy, type of music you have to turn down the lights and sit on the couch with a brandy snifter in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Johnny Boyd? one of the most talented voices that I have heard in a long time. Real velvet that one... If you like swing, jazz, or just big band sound... GET this CD! A definate must to have on your rack.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It feels so good!, December 7, 1999

By	A. Barnhart "Action Movie Junkie" (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just think of the color Indigo and you have an idea of this album. Cool, smooth, deep, and beautiful! Just straight good swing and jazz without all the clutter you find in most neo-swing albums. It's a must buy for any music lover!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From 3 to 5, July 1, 2002

By	Adam Preble "rocket95" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A year ago I wrote a review of this album saying, "Pick it up third." Time has passed, and I have a slightly different outlook on it.

Indigo Swing was my favorite of the swing comeback era. Outstanding (reserved, confident and colorful) vocals from Johnny Boyd, and a killer-smooth swinging rhythm from the rest of the band. Pianist William Beatty rolls out some sock-offing solos (check "Flip Flop and Fly" - the right hand flies while the left keeps rocking his standby G bass line!). The brass section is good, but as a piano player, I'm biased. "Reet, Petite & Gone" and "My Baby Just Cares for Me" are stand-outs also.

This album delivers as far as good, solid swing songs. My only complaint is that it feels more like a collection of stray Indigo Swing tunes than a cohesive album. If you're new to IS, get hooked on "All Aboard," move on to "Red Light!", and then top it off with this.

4 1/2 stars + 1/2 subjective tilt = 5 stars