If there is any example of the vibrant Austin, Texas music scene, it's in the Jitterbug Vipers. Fronted by the granddaughter of swing violin/mandolin legend Johnny Gimble, Emily Gimble, along with Austin veteran guitarist Slim Richey, offer some of the most toe-tapping, compelling vintage hard swing we've heard in years. Their latest self-titled CD, is in regular rotation around the JazzMando lab (despite no mando content), including such great swing classics as "Blue Skies," "No Moon at All," and "When I Get Low, I Get High."

Norah Jones has nothing on this little lady with the true bloodline of swing royalty...

Pick up a copy through their MySpace website or catch them in Austin nearly every Tuesday at Lamberts Downtown BBQ.

My Space website: Jitterbug Vipers

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Posted by Ted at April 21, 2008 5:40 AM