Artist description Swing band with horn section and two strings. This is fun music that's played by great musicians, but is not meant to be taken too seriously.

Music Style Swing/Big Band

Musical Influences Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa, John Lennon

Similar Artists Gene Krupa, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman

Artist History Parker Down is the brainchild of drummer Callum Benepe. Back in the golden age of swing,Callum used to play at the Derby in Hollywood, CA. Bands like the Royal Crown Revue and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy were just becoming popular. Parker down, now living at www.ParkerDown.com & MP3.com is fronted by Ralph Borghese.

Group Members Callum Benepe-arranger,drums; Ralph Borghese-vocals; Vince Tividad-bass,engineer; Eric Ekstrand-piano, vocals; Anne King-trumpet; Jennifer Hall-sax; Steve Ferguson-trombone; George McMullen (from the Brian Setzer Orchestra - trombone on "Don't Be That Way" and "Indecision"); Steve Marsh - sax on "Indecision"; Erika Walczak-violin; Janice Foy-cello (on "Love's Sweet Song")

Albums Little Red Swinging Hood

Press Reviews Parker Down, Callum Benepe drums in this big band fronted by vocalist Ralph Borghese. Horn and string sections work with guest vocalists and pianists to re-create the songs of greats like Ellington and Goodman.on mp3.com at http://www.ParkerDown.com, Recommended listen/download:Jumpin' At The Woodside 1:57 - Definitely a jumpin jazz track of exciting drumming with impeccable piano and horn work.Bella Tu (www.MP3Machine.com) An unusual, slightly rocked-up version of the Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol classic, with a smokey, loungey vocal and several good, short instrumental solos. - Dave Reitzes - www.mPlode.com August 2000 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA, US Swing revivalists bring an eclectic mix of space-age Lounge flavor and tribal energy to classic Ellington standards. They layer reverb-drenched vocals over thundering Afro-Latin beats. The solos spice up the traditional Swing styles with tricky Bop phrasing. - Noah E. (Listen.com Editor)

Location New York, NY - USA

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