Artist description New York City based jump/swing band featuring emotive vocals, vibes ala Lionel Hamption and tenor sax with the cool "west coast sound". Great original tunes -- very dancable stuff.

Music Style jump/swing

Musical Influences Wynonie Harris, Roy Milton, Lionel Hampton

Similar Artists Mighty Blue Kings, Royal Crown Revue

Artist History THE SCARLETDUKES were born from the ruins of noted New York City combos VOODOO MARTINI and THE SWING DOLLS. Beganperforming and recording in 1999.

Group Members Phil Fontaigne, Chick Danko, Jimmy Lonesome, Ben McGuire, GiGi

Instruments voice, guitar, vibraphone, saxophone, bass, drums

Albums Rogue Escapades, Live at Windows on the World

Press Reviews "Like a breath of fresh air THE SCARLET DUKES haveemerged from the muck of neo-swing bands to createsomething truly original. They emote an authenticenergy that recalls the halcyon days of yesteryearwhile presenting their great original songs with a modern sensibility. Keep an eye on these cats."The Village Voice

Location New York City, New York - USA

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