The Lindy Hoppers Review:
Ashley Williams and his Swingin' Orchestra

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Over All Score:
Reviewed At: Crown City Swing (Which Is No More
Albums: None
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This band is arranged as a true big band should be: 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and a 4 piece rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar and piano.) They accurately recreate the original big band sounds, and if your under the impression that large bands can't play fast and clean, these guys prove that rumor wrong!

Unfortunately though, this band deeply needs to work on its vocals. They really bring the band down. Also, though a small pet peeve of mine, the take to long shuffling their music between each song, which can really kill the energy in the dancers. So, with a bit of work, this band could be something very good. They have a base of good potential, it just needs to be capitalized now.

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-Reuben Brown: January 28th, 1999

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