Olle Thunströms kvartett feat. Karl Olandersson

Upcoming concert

Tomorrow, Friday, Olle Thunströms kvartett will play at After Work Jazz at Hotel Uppsala (located at Kungsgatan/ St. Olofsgatan).

The band consists of Olle Thunström (tenor saxophone) Daniel Lantz (piano), Kenji Rabson (bass) and Daniel Olsson (drums). This evening they will also feature Karl Olandersson (trumpet). The band starts at 17.30.

There is no entrance fee and you can buy food and drinks while you listen to the band.

The photo of Karl Olandersson is taken by me at the his concert at Katalin earlier this spring and may not be used elsewhere without my permission. Contact me if you want to licence the photo.

Have you been to After Work Jazz before? What do you think? Tell me.

Uppsala University Jazz Orchestra: Graduation concert

A couple of days ago I mentioned the Uppsala University Jazz Orchestra (UUJO) when they played at Botan Brass & Fireworks. Actually it's not one orchestra but two, one consists of the students that take the course in big band music and the other is made up of more experienced jazz musicians.

Tonight, the student version of the orchestra gives their graduation concert at Musicum ( Kyrkogårdsgatan 4) at 19.00. There is no entrance fee.

The photo shows Uppsala University Jazz Orchestra at Botan Brass & Fireworks. Far right you can see Ulf Johansson Werre who leads the orchestra.

The photo is taken by me and may not be used elsewhere without my permission. Contact me if you want to licence it.

Have you heard the Uppsala University Jazz Orchestra? What do you think? Tell me.

Last Dekadans for the season

Tonight it's the last Dekadans for this season. Swing dj Trina will spin swing tunes for your dancing and listening pleasure.

I want to thank Frida, Emelie and Rebecka for coming up with the idea to have a weekly dance at Västgöta nation and the stamina to pull it together every week.

It's been wonderful to have the opportunity to dance to so many djs that bring their own style of swing music. It's a treat to have such variety of music.

The following picture shows swing dj Fatima Teffahi from last week. The photo is taken by me and may not be used elsewhere without my permission. contact me if you want to licence it.


I'm looking forward to next season. Thanks again for all your work.

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Botan Brass & Fireworks: Ulf Johansson Werre

The previous week has been full of activity since the whole city has been celebrating the 300th anniversary since Carl von Linne (aka Carolus Linnaeus) was born.

The festivities ended yesterday in the Botanical garden in Uppsala where several orchestras played music, both swing and other sorts of music.

One of the jazz orchestras that played was Uppsala University Jazz Orchestra, which is led by the great jazz musician Ulf Johansson Werre. Uppsala University actually has a course for those who want to study big band music history as well as learn to play in a jazz orchestra. The orchestra played Count Basie classics as Shorty George and Splanky.

The grand final of the night was a performance of "Botan Brass & Fireworks" composed by Ulf Johansson Werre. 80 or more musicians played the piece that was synchronized with a firework. The firework matched the music and was truly spectacular. The music gave associations to Star Wars and "2001: A Space Odyssey". Wow. I hope they do this more often.

Take a look at a video clip of the performance of Botan Brass & Fireworks.

The photo is taken by me and may not be used elsewhere without my permission.

Were you at Botan Brass & Fireworks? What did you think of it? Tell me.

Louis Armstrong - Swingin' on Nothing

Swingin' on Nothing is one of my favorite swing songs. This video clip show Louis Armstrong and his orchestra playing Swingin' on Nothing together with singers George Washington and Velma Middleton.



In the clip George and Velma dances together and it looks like some kind of jig trot. Velma Middleton also dances by herself (in her own style).

What do you think of Louis Armstrong and his orchestra playing Swingin' on Nothing? Tell me.

Frankie Mannings Birthday: Buy his book TODAY!

Today is Frankie Manning's 93rd birthday. Frankie is one of the most influential swing dancers through history. To celebrate his birthday people all over the world are coming together to give him a great gift: to make his new book "Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop" a best seller at Amazon.com by buying his autobiography today, May 26th.

Read more about the campaign and about Frankie Manning.

Buy your copy of "Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop"!



Congratulations Frankie!

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Harlem Hot Shots won the semi final in Talang 2007 on TV4

Harlem Hot Shots won the jury's vote in semi final in the talent show Talang 2007 on TV4 last friday. Here is a video clip from the semi final with Harlem Hot Shots number, done to the song Bill's Bounce by Bill Elliott.



This Friday, there will be the last semi final, where the last contestants in the final will choosen. Be sure to tune in next Friday to vote for Harlem Hot Shots. I've heard from my sources that they will add some extra flavor.

Also, check out their lindy hop number in the preliminary round.

What do you think of Harlem Hot Shots number in the semi final in Talang 2007 on TV4? Tell me.