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Editorial Reviews
<"b0000667f75020"> Tucson Blues Society BluesBeat, April/May 2002
The KGB Trio embodies everything rock 'n' roll rebelled against in 1954: swing, sophistication...

<"b0000667f72999"> About the Artist
The summer of 1998, in the heat of the new swing renaissance, saw Arizona's Kings of Pleasure performing with a rhythm section that would become Kearney, Grams & Bronsdon. The trio formed in a response to the complaints of swing dancers and jazz aficionados about the danceability and musicianship of most contemporary swing bands. They recorded their debut CD, "Nine, Waters, No Tip" in December of 1999. As sidemen, they have worked with some of the best, including blues master Sam Taylor and R&B... read more

<"b0000667f74999"> Album Description
Kearney, Grams and Bronsdon's debut album "Nine Waters, No Tip" entertained Lindy Hoppers and club owners alike with it's tongue-in-cheek title track and what have become favorites on the dance floor, like "Stop Boogie Woogie" and the instrumental "Blues for Pete." Their new CD, "To Go," promises to become another underground classic of the swing renaissance. The live recording is the first release on drummer Kyle Bronsdon's new Vitalegacy label.

The title of the album has bittersweet implications for fans of the band they've nick-named the "KGB Trio." Bronsdon and pianist Brenden Kearney are splitting up the group to pursue solo careers. The drummer is recording a new collection of all-original swing music. "I'm a jazzer," he says, "and I couldn't ask for more in the music I perform for people. It's jazz, there's a lot of humor in the material, it's accessible and it's danceable. And that's what I want to do, bring jazz back to the street -- and keep it there."

Bronsdon sees that national interest in neo-swing has faded, but not so, he says, for the authentic small-combo swing that KGB performs. "With all these born-again patriots lately," he muses, "you'd think that America's original music, and greatest cultural contribution to the world, that everybody would be doing Lindy Hop. Fortunately," he adds with a smile, "we have a small yet mighty niche of people with impeccable taste."

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To Go, Music, Kearney Grams & Bronsdon, The "KGB Trio" sings their swingin' swan song, and we've captured it for you to hear over and over. The crisp, live recording "To Go" is a virtual swing dance -- just add Lindy Hoppers. Complete with the crazy stage banter the trio is known for.

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