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Da Big Kahuna
Da Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack: Hawaiian Swing
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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