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.
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Category: Testimonials
What fans of Sly Blue has to say about the band, music, performances and musicians!
Liz Gruening Hay
That was Fun with a capital "F"! Thanks so much for the music, I had a Blast with a capital "B" lol! Come back soon!!!
-Lula Lounge, Toronto CD Release
Karen Roberts
Craving for that "Look in Your Eyes". Kudo's boys - brilliantly done!-Lula Lounge, Toronto CD Release
Lauren Smith
I got to see you guys at the Greenville Lindy Exchange and now the Gainesville Lindy Exchange...suffice it to say ORLANDO LOVES YOU! You manage to combine top-notch music, dance-friendly sensibilities, and some darn good showmanship! Thank you!!
Reg Arvidson
Sly Blue, thank you for giving me one of (if not) the best nights of swing dancing in my three years as a Lindy hopper. Your music made me want to give 100% of everything I had to every follow I danced with, just as your band gave us everything you all had through your music. I did not sit down for a single song and danced through every single tune that I could. You all were just THAT good.
Alex Moore
Sly Blue--your original arrangement of "My Funny Valentine" for Ballroom Basix' Performance Group on Valentine's Day at Swing Easy was AMAZING!!
Thank you so much for donating your time to help our amazing and transformative nonprofit grow. We hope to collaborate again!
Dongshin Nam
I can't forget yesterday night your play at Dovercourt House. You're my favorite!!!!! AWESOME band, thanks for paying!!!
Anna Persson
You guys ROCK! I can't help but want to dance and smile when I listen to your music!
Ina Lee Selden, President of Manhattan Passport
Sly Blue: Fresh, dynamic, wonderful musicianship. As important, Sly Blue expertly “reads” the audience, helping to ante up the atmosphere and make an evening flow perfectly.
Dan Allen
A pleasure to work with, amazing to listen to, and always a crowd pleaser. In fact, after each event, people consistently request the contact info for the phenomenal band.
Emily Brennan
I'd like to thank you and all your band members for getting the party started in such a magnificent way. Everyone -- and I mean everyone -- kept coming up to me and telling me how great your band was, how they loved the cocktail hour and your dance numbers during dinner (especially "You Made Me Love You"). I really think that it was such a perfect beginning to the wedding, and you put everyone is such an ebullient and joyous mood. I can't thank you enough. I've already sent along your info to a friend who's getting married next year and will continue to recommend you without hesitation. Hope to catch one of your shows in the future! Thank you thank you thank you