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Reviews

"The Swing Cats group is one of the most entertaining and energetic swing bands I've ever heard."
Jacques Emond, Programming Director, Ottawa International Jazz Festival

"This band of feline-attired Winnipeg musicians is ready to swing every night and every day with a kick-ass attitude and some blues chops to boot."
Chris Smith, Winnipeg Free Press

"...tasty tenor sax solos and horn-heavy arrangements...put the band at the top of its class...there is no doubting the band’s dedication to the songs and to the music. If you’re a swing fan, you can’t go wrong with this one."
Ryan Menard, Scene Magazine

"...the ‘Cats aren’t afraid to tackle anything that swings...Combining the complexity of jazz with the emotional directness of the blues...the Swing Cats do indeed have a sure-fire recipe for fun!"
John R. Taylor, Scene Magazine

"The concert was a howl…The Swing Cats dug deep into the groove, with rolling horn solos, tight ensemble work, and an irresistible sense of fun."
Randal McIllroy, Entertainment Editor, Uptown Magazine

"An energetic performance, and one of the more entertaining concerts I've had the pleasure of presenting!"
Murray Elfenbaum, Artistic Director, Jazz on the Rooftop Concert Series, The Winnipeg Art Gallery

"…I wanted to write a note commending The Swing Cats on the exceptional performance given at our grand opening event…I could not have picked a better group of musicians…"
James Carter, Business Manager, Murray Chev Olds

"Dancers will not only want to cut the rug, they'll be inspired to tear it to shreds."
Dave Burt, The Enterprise (Kenora)

"The Swing Cats are a group of very skilled musicians who also really know how to put on a show. Their performance on the Variety Show of Hearts was energetic, lively and a lot of fun."
Heather McIntyre, Executive Producer, Variety Show of Hearts - Global Television