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Da Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack: Hawaiian Swing

Read "Hawaiian Swing" reviewed by Jim Santella


Matt Catingub sings with a swing spirit that propels dancers to the floor and away from their small cocktail tables and comfortable seats. There’s nothing comfortable about his big band’s approach to rhythm; it rocks ‘em and socks ‘em with a punch. And that’s the problem. Catingub’s album is designed to attract joyous swing dancers to the physical side of the room, while the listening audience is pretty much left with brief three-minute melodies and nothing more. Where’s the beef? ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Hawaiian Swing

Concord Music Group
1999

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