A song about the mystical discovery that swinging is the key a joyful life, erupting in a burst of energy with songwriter Bryan Cumming on vocal and guitar, joined by equally energetic performances from Kelli Cox on piano, John Vogt on bass, and Adam Mormolstein on drums.

Come Out Swinging

Nat King Cole classic gets fresh update with relaxed approach featuring vocal and sax by Bryan Cumming and piano by Kelli Cox, with swinging support from John Vogt on bass and Adam Mormolstein on drums.

Straighten Up And Fly Right

Jaunty song from 1920's (the original "Jazz Age")gets fresh 21st century arrangement, featuring vocal and soprano sax by Bryan Cumming, bouncy piano from Kelli Cox, and a hot drum solo from Adam Mormolstein, all undergirded by the solid bass of John Vogt.

Sweet Sue, Just You

Original song by Bill DeMain and Bryan Cumming, in the humorous tradition of Fats Waller and Louis Jordan, talking about food, and plenty of it - "Don't bring me no snack, when I'm Hungry, Jack!"

Hungry Jack

A classic song, given a new chance to swing, with alto sax solo, and relaxed vocal by Bryan Cumming, with tasteful accompaniment from Kelli Cox on piano, John Vogt on bass, and Adam Mormolstein on drums.

It Had To Be You

Original song, by Peggy Newman and Bryan Cumming, revives the smoldering bluesy vibe of Peggy Lee with lyrics about lost love, featuring vocal and guitar work from Bryan Cumming, piano fills by Kelli Cox, rock solid bass by John Vogt, and drum support from Adam Mormolstein.

Why Can't I Have You

Laid back blues, starting with solo alto sax, leads into medley of two jazz classics: Blue Monk into the Duke Ellington standard "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," with sax and vocal by Bryan Cumming, piano by Kelli Cox, bass by John Vogt, and drums by Adam Mormolstein.

Blue Monk/ Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Classic song tells the optimistic story with a strong swinging beat, an arrangement based partly on the Tommy Dorsey record from 1943, featuring vocal and tenor sax by Bryan Cumming, piano by Kelli Cox, bass by John Vogt, and drums by Adam Mormolstein.

Sunny Side Of The Street

Original song by Bryan Cumming and Chris Donohoe tells the story of a man who's more than glad to get home to his wife after a hard day out in the world. Vocal and guitar by Bryan Cumming, swinging piano solo by Kelli Cox, solid bass by John Vogt, and tasty drums by Adam Mormolstein.

End Of The Day

Classic song by Irving Berlin, originally crooned by Bing Crosby, now updated with a swinging contrapuntal chart that brings a Modern Jazz Quartet or Dave Brubeck flavor. Featuring vocals and tenor sax by Bryan Cumming, swinging piano solo from Kelli Cox, with solid bass lines from John Vogt, and tasty drums from Adam Mormolstein.

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