What else would you call a jazzy western swing group from the Missouri Ozarks? Western swing has enchanted listeners since its roots and the Jazzabillies continue the tradition featuring hot steel guitar licks, classic twin fiddles, jazz derived lead guitar, honkytonk keyboard, wailin' sax, and a complete big band horn sound including trumpets and trombone. The rhythm section includes a drivin' upright bass with a traditional western swing rhythm guitar and the drum styles of the swing era. It exudes energy, accented beats, excitement and fun! The group blends their love of western swing, honkytonkin' country, blues, dixieland, and jazz to create their own unique style. It’s this eclectic mix of instruments and music styles that the make the Jazzabillies unique and exciting! The Jazzabilles is one of the most swingin’ bands you’ve heard. Starla Queen was the recipient of the 2007 National Academy of Western Artists "Western Swing Song of the Year" for the song "Show Me". Queen was also nominated for 2007 Western Swing Female Vocalist and the "Show Me" cd was nominated for Western Swing Cd of the Year. The Jazzabillies have appeared on US and international country music charts. Other band members include: Jimmy Queen (Former St Louis Band Leader, Drummer, and Entertainer of the Year). Queen is also staff drummer for the International Steel Guitar Convention. Dave Owens (Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame member), and Scotty Henderson (Kansas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame member) Ernie Reed & Brad Rigby also appear on the cd. "SHOW ME" cd reviews: "I heard you're demo and it really swings... thanks again" Leon Rausch, Texas Playboys "We played the CD all the way home and it was great. My kind of stuff!" John Hughey - Steel Guitar Hall of Fame member "I have been swinging with the Queens and I have listened to this Jazzabillies CD many times too....I enjoy it very much. It almost has a "Live" feel to it...Jimmy and Starla Oueen along with Dave Owens, Scotty Henderson, Ernie Reed, Lonnie Patterson, and others all work together to make this one a keeper." Lynn Owsley (Texas Troubadour) "I enjoyed it from beginning to end, caught myself tapping my foot and enjoying every song. That is also a great song selection. Your drum sound and playing was exceptional. Also Starla has a great voice with excellent quality and pitch. You gize have created something in your CD of which you can always be proud to play for anyone." Maurice Anderson, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame "You suppose Bob Wills ever met Louis Armstrong? If he did, the result might be the Jazzabillies. When I'm not yakking, I love to listen to the Jazzabillies! If they don't set your toes to tappin', you're clinically dead." Jim Bohannon - Jim Bohannon Show - America's Premier Late Night Radio Talk Program
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