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Release celebrates the 100th birthday of Cab Calloway. This is Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first studio record since 2003’s 'Save My Soul' and 2004’s 'Everything You Want For Christmas' Cab Calloway was a legendary fireball of talent, whose infectious “hi-de-hi’s,” "ho-de-ho's", scattin’, and jivin’, in a baritone singing voice rich and vibrant, became the spirited cry of people wanting to be happy. A truly “larger than life” figure in American pop culture, immortalized in cartoons and caricatures, Calloway also led one of the greatest bands of the Swing Era. 100 Years later the coolest swing band around, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, will be celebrating the birthday of Cab Calloway with the new album, performing Calloway hits such as “Minnie The Moocher”, “The Old Man of the Mountain,” “The Jumpin’ Jive,” and others. BAND MEMBERS: Scotty Morris (lead vocals & guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums & percussion), Dirk Shumaker (bass guitar & double bass), Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone), Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophone & clarinet), Joshua Levy (piano, keyboards, arranger), Tony Bonsera (trumpet), Alex “Crazy Legs” Henderson (trombone) Tracks; 1 COME ON (WITH THE COME ON) / 2 CALLOWAY BOOGIE / 3 CALL OF THE JITTERBUG / 4 HEY NOW (HEY NOW) / 5 THE JUMPIN’ JIVE / 6 HOW BIG CAN YOU GET? / 7 THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN / 8 THE GHOST OF SMOKEY JOE / 9 REEFER MAN / 10 MINNIE THE MOOCHER / 11 TARZAN OF HARLEM
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Every one is a winner in this rockin' album from a really tight band. If you like swinging rock and roll this is it.
1 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I didn't listen to the samples, am I an idiot? I was like; I have some money, I really want some Cab Calloway, so I'll buy the first C.D that looks good.
..Yeah, word to the wise; this ISN'T Cab Calloway, it is someone else singing his best songs. Badly.
Really badly.
The band was good, the singer was AWFUL, really nasally! Eurgh! I wish they'd write it somewhere.
I'm such and idiot... really disapointed... wasted money... SAVE YOURSELF!
..Yeah, word to the wise; this ISN'T Cab Calloway, it is someone else singing his best songs. Badly.
Really badly.
The band was good, the singer was AWFUL, really nasally! Eurgh! I wish they'd write it somewhere.
I'm such and idiot... really disapointed... wasted money... SAVE YOURSELF!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Gets Big
22 April 2009
Format:Audio CD
I have been a fan of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy going all the way back to their Americana Deluxe album. Since then I have kept up with them, been to a handful of shows and got their albums. This album is not more of the same from them, but more of a concept album dedicated to Cab Calloway. As I consider their album "Save Your Soul" to be a New Orleans inspired concept album, "How Big Can You Get" is in the same vein but with a dedication to the music of Cab Calloway.
All of the song on the album were either composed by Cab Calloway or were staples of his act. With additions to the horn section Big Bad Voodoo Daddy gives their own take on these big band classics. The additional horns give the band a bigger sound then you may be used to hearing; much more of a big band sound as opposed to the smaller sound that we usually get from the band. But the larger sound does no encumber, they play with as much enthusiasm and vigor as before.
Scotty Morris does his best to do justice to Calloway's songs, and he does present his own take and style, but in my opinion despite a valiant effort he comes up short in vocal performance. But then again I don't think anyone can match the fervor and excitement that Cab could bring to a song. Bassist Dirk and Saxophonist Andy make cameos in backing vocal roles, always great to hear them.
The song list is a great mix, covering many of Calloway's biggest hits and some of his most fun tunes. We are also treated to a new recording of "Minnie The Moocher" with the new big band sound. I find it on par if not better then the recording from Americana Deluxe.
So if you really like the old Big Bad Voodoo Daddy sound, you may not enjoy this album too much. But if you like the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style and want to hear it applied to some "Big" new material then I will think you overlook the few shortcomings and enjoy this album as much as I do.
All of the song on the album were either composed by Cab Calloway or were staples of his act. With additions to the horn section Big Bad Voodoo Daddy gives their own take on these big band classics. The additional horns give the band a bigger sound then you may be used to hearing; much more of a big band sound as opposed to the smaller sound that we usually get from the band. But the larger sound does no encumber, they play with as much enthusiasm and vigor as before.
Scotty Morris does his best to do justice to Calloway's songs, and he does present his own take and style, but in my opinion despite a valiant effort he comes up short in vocal performance. But then again I don't think anyone can match the fervor and excitement that Cab could bring to a song. Bassist Dirk and Saxophonist Andy make cameos in backing vocal roles, always great to hear them.
The song list is a great mix, covering many of Calloway's biggest hits and some of his most fun tunes. We are also treated to a new recording of "Minnie The Moocher" with the new big band sound. I find it on par if not better then the recording from Americana Deluxe.
So if you really like the old Big Bad Voodoo Daddy sound, you may not enjoy this album too much. But if you like the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style and want to hear it applied to some "Big" new material then I will think you overlook the few shortcomings and enjoy this album as much as I do.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
dig that jumpin' jive!
24 April 2009
Format:Audio CD
"...calling all jitterbugs....calling all jitterbugs...."
I am very happy to report that swing music is alive and well in the 21st century! This CD arrived in my mailbox only a few days ago, and I have already played it through at least five times. It is jumpin' to say the least!
The mighty Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is in fine form on this, their latest studio album. The songs are a bit faster than their last two studio releases - which should please the dance crowd. And they play these Cab Calloway covers with such energy and enthusiasm that you can't help but get swept away by the music.
There are so many good tunes here...some standouts being "How Big Can You Get?" (with vintage lyrics that are oddly appropriate in today's economy, as the band mentions in the liner notes), "Reefer Man" and "Tarzan of Harlem". And I love the vintage 1960s style record sleeve back cover layout on this CD. Well done, gentlemen!
These new tunes are going to fit so well into their live set of previous BBVD hits...I can't wait for the next show! So guys, if you are reading this, why no Pennsylvania dates this year?
If you are a fan of jump-swing this new CD is a must-have. Highly polished, highly recommended fun.
I am very happy to report that swing music is alive and well in the 21st century! This CD arrived in my mailbox only a few days ago, and I have already played it through at least five times. It is jumpin' to say the least!
The mighty Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is in fine form on this, their latest studio album. The songs are a bit faster than their last two studio releases - which should please the dance crowd. And they play these Cab Calloway covers with such energy and enthusiasm that you can't help but get swept away by the music.
There are so many good tunes here...some standouts being "How Big Can You Get?" (with vintage lyrics that are oddly appropriate in today's economy, as the band mentions in the liner notes), "Reefer Man" and "Tarzan of Harlem". And I love the vintage 1960s style record sleeve back cover layout on this CD. Well done, gentlemen!
These new tunes are going to fit so well into their live set of previous BBVD hits...I can't wait for the next show! So guys, if you are reading this, why no Pennsylvania dates this year?
If you are a fan of jump-swing this new CD is a must-have. Highly polished, highly recommended fun.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely Fabulous
17 July 2009
Format:Audio CD
This is BBVD's best album ever, and it so richly deserves a wide audience. A highly danceable toe-tapper that would make an absolutely electrifying movie soundtrack. When you get tired of the stale offerings on top 40 radio, give this a spin and turn it way up.
Refreshing and exciting doesn't begin to cover it.
Refreshing and exciting doesn't begin to cover it.
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