Sly Blue's style has been and always will be inspired by early jazz. The sounds of New Orleans, the energy of New York, and the presence of unforgettable singers like Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Prima all contribute to the force that is Sly Blue. The group bridges the gap between old and new by playing classic tunes, arranging contemporary pop songs into the swing style, and writing original music. Their performance is like no other, and the band has audiences all over the world, both swing dancers and listeners in concert halls, screaming for more. Sly Blue also has the distinguished honor, among many, of being the only band to perform on the Bell Podium at the New York Stock Exchange.
Check out the second album, Edge of the World.
Shannon Pearce
Sly Blue performed beautifully for the cocktail party Rydex|SGI hosted at the New York Stock Exchange. The guests were effusive in their compliments of the band’s performance. The jazz selections from the 20s through the 40s and an occasional surprising cover (e.g. a cool swing rendition of Blondie’s Heart of Glass) really jazzed up the soiree. It was a highly entertaining, nostalgic romp down memory lane. They have a very fun, warm, lively sound and the band members’ soulful exuberance and joy was palpable through their performances. All the band members had incredible technique – they glided through tempo and rhythm changes as smooth as silk. Their playing meshed together beautifully – from the horns to the banjo to the accordion to the double bass. Bravo!In addition to their stellar performance, we would like to commend the band members on their charm and grace on and off the stage and the band leader on his consummate professionalism. It was a pleasure doing business with them and we would highly recommend them.
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