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1.
Lullaby of the Leaves 04:02
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2.
Christopher Columbus 03:55
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3.
I've Got a Crush on You 04:46
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4.
Get Happy 03:38
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5.
Hallelujah 03:36
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Harlem Nocturne 04:06
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Undecided 05:24
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8.
Jubilee 03:11
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9.
Fools Rush In 03:27
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My Little Suede Shoes 03:49
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C'est Magnifique 03:09
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12.
Tea for Two 05:34
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13.
The Midnight Sun Will Never Set 04:13
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14.
King Porter Stomp 03:34
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Be Bop 03:16
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Laura 03:32
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17.
Crazy Rhythm 03:34
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When bandmembers call themselves the Swingcats, it's reasonable to expect them to swing hard, and when they name an album Get Happy!, it's reasonable for the listener to expect a good time. In both cases, these expectations are met. The rhythmic assembly is made up of leader Frank Roberscheuten, who also handles the saxophones and clarinets, pianist Dirk Van Der Linden, bassist Karel Algoed, and drummer Moritz Gastreich. The Swingcats open with fine versions of "Lullaby of the Leaves" and "Christopher Columbus," both of which are filled with inspired ensemble playing and concise solos. The band waits to reveal its secret weapon, vocalist Shaunette Hildabrand, until the third cut. Hildabrand's agile vocals capture the right mood on fun fare like the title cut, "Undecided," and "Crazy Rhythm." Altering between instrumentals like "Harlem Nocturne" and vocals like "Hallelujah," the Swingcats offer a varied program on Get Happy! that keeps the listener tuned in. The arrangements manage to balance out each instrument, leading to a full sound that never seems busy or crowded. The band also tackles adventurous numbers like Charlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes" and Dizzy Gillespie's "Be Bop." Fans addicted to swing from Benny Goodman to the Squirrel Nut Zippers will want to pick up a copy.

AllMusic Review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

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released November 26, 2020

Frank Roberscheuten - tenor sax, alto sax. clarinet
Dirk Van Der Linden - piano
Karel Algoed - bass
Moritz Gastreich - drums

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Shaunette Hildabrand - vocals

Recorded on March 9, 2003 at Blue Noise Studio, Hamburg, Germany.

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Frank Roberscheuten Valkenswaard, Netherlands

Frank Roberscheuten (* 1962 in Valkenswaard) ist ein niederländischer Musiker des traditionellen Jazz.
Roberscheuten studierte klassische Klarinette bevor er sich auf den Hot Jazz und Swing konzentrierte.
Angefangen vom Montreux Jazz Festival spielte er auf fast allen wichtigen Jazzfestivals mit Stars der Szene wie Marty Grosz, Trevor Richards, Rossano Sportiello, Antti Sarpila, oder Johnny Varro. ... more

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