CD Review: The Brian Setzer Orchestra: "The Dirty Boogie"

CD Review: The Brian Setzer Orchestra
“The Dirty Boogie”
ASIN B000007SAV

Swing Rocks with The Brian Setzer Orchestra!

Swing Rocks! Brian Setzer and his Orchestra prove that Swing Jazz and rockabilly is not dated music. They prove that good music is good music no matter what generation is listening to it. The music that Brian Setzer plays is as relevant today as it was in yesteryear.

The CD contains many cover versions of older songs. “Jump, Jive, An’ Wail” was originally done by Louis Prima. The Setzer covers the Elvis classic “You’re the Boss,” The Bobby Darin classic “This Cat’s on a Hot Tin Roof,” the great guitar classic from Santo and Johnny “Sleepwalk” and many others including a new twist on the Stray Cat’s “Rock this Town.”

While Brian Setzer is a great guitarist, the CD is not dominated by his guitar playing. It is well balanced with his orchestra’s horn section and some awesome stand up slap bass playing.

The track list:

1. This Cat’s on a Hot Tin Roof
2. The Dirty Boogie
3. This Old House
4. Let’s Live It Up
5. Sleepwalk
6. Jump, Jive, An’ Wail
7. You’re the Boss
8. Rock this town
9. Since I don’t Have You
10. Switchblade 327
11. Nosey Joe
12. Hollywood Nocturne
13. As Long As I’m Singing

This album will get your feet moving. “Switchblade 327” is a fast paced Brian Setzer original that makes one envision a dancehall filled with couples dancing.

This album is one that is easily enjoyed by all generations. The music is not dated, and younger listeners will not feel that they are listening to their parents music, they may even buy this album to enjoy with their parents.