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The Swing Solution
The band made a major change in direction in 1994 when Joe Maemone and the late Al Hager became its co-leaders. Joe and Al expanded the band's repertoir to include the music of some of the later big bands, like Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Brian Setzer. The band also began performing for a series of concerts and television shows. Its reputation began to spread and the band became in great demand for private parties and public occasions.
The band changed its name to The Swing Solution in 1995. The band is organized as a cooperative band, there is no owner or leader and the many aspects of the band, ranging from selecting the music, handling the equipment, business management and marketing are handled by the members themselves.
There aren't many bands where one member calls out the tunes, another counts off the tempos and a third cuts the band off at the end of a chart, but it works in this band because of the musicianship, dedication and cooperation of its players.
The band is now unquestionably one of the best of the Bay Area big bands. The band is looking forward to many more years of playing this wonderful swing music for its fans and the dancers of the area.
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The Swing Solution to Perform at a Day of Remembrance, a Tribute to WW II Veterans
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Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
The Swing Solution will perform at A Day of Remembrance, A Tribute to WW II Veterans and Members of The Greatest Generation.
This is a celebration of the contributions of American Veterans to world peace, their role in the development of this country, and the lifestyle we Americans enjoy to this day. The plan is to recreate a day in 1945 at San Jose's History Park, including autos and military equipment from the period, people dressed in the costumes of ...
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The Swing Solution Big Band Performs at Campbell Summer Concert Series
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Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
The City of Campbell, CA's 2009 Summer Concert Series presents The Swing Solution, a 17-piece big band that can really get the joint jumpin' with its high-energy swing music. Founded in 1990, The Swing Solution brings together talent from all walks of life, all of whom are great musicians and share a common love of this wonderful music, as well as a dedication to its promotion and preservation.
The Swing Solution's music represents the very best of the big bands, ...
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The Swing Solution Big Band Dinner Dance
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Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
What better way to spend a Friday, end-of-the-work week, evening? A delicious, inexpensive dinner and dancing to the 17-piece Swing Solution Big Band. The evening is part of a series of Friday evening dances with the band at the Santa Clara American Legion Hall featuring an evening of dancing to the one of the best dance bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Swing Solution has a repertoire ranging from classics by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn ...
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The Swing Solution Big Band Dinner Dance
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Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
What better way to spend a Friday, end-of-the-work week, evening? A delicious, inexpensive dinner and dancing to the 17-piece Swing Solution Big Band. The evening is part of a series of Friday evening dances with the band at the Santa Clara American Legion Hall featuring an evening of dancing to the one of the best dance bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Swing Solution has a repertoire ranging from classics by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn ...
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The Swing Solution Dinner Dance in Santa Clara
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Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
What better way to spend a Friday, end-of-the-work week, evening? A delicious, inexpensive dinner and dancing to the 17-piece Swing Solution Big Band. The evening is part of a series of Friday evening dances with the band at the Santa Clara American Legion Hall featuring an evening of dancing to the one of the best dance bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Swing Solution has a repertoire ranging from classics by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn ...
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