you boys be aight

An explosive collection of instrumental music from up-and-coming Funk octet, Swift Technique, written between 2008 and 2012 in Philadelphia & Brooklyn.
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released 24 January 2014 

Swift Technique - 

Jake Leschinsky - 5 string electric bass 
Andy Bree - guitars, backing vocals 
Rich Agren - drums & percussion 
Greg Rosen - trumpet, backing vocals 
Brian Blaker - tenor saxophone, backing vocals 
Matthew Fischer - trombone 
Jay Davidson - keyboards, backing vocals 


Music and Lyrics: Swift Technique, LLC © 2013 All Rights Reserved 
Executive Production: Swift Technique 
Produced by: Swift Technique, Jay Davidson and Chris Zurzolo 
Recorded at Elm St. Studios, Conshohocken PA 
Recording Engineer: John Senior // www.elmstreetstudios.com 

Additional Recording at: 
Medicine Man Studios, Bala Cynwyd PA / Recording Engineer: Chris Zurzolo 
jzjoynt-kenzo, Philadelphia PA / Recording Engineer: Jay Davidson 
University of the Arts School of Music / Recording Engineer: Brian Blaker 

Mixing Engineer: Chris Zurzolo and Jay Davidson 
Additional mixing: Brian Blaker & Andy Bree 
Mastered at Medicine Man Studios, Bala Cynwyd PA/ Mastering Engineer: Chris Zurzolo // www.medicinemanstudios.com 

Album Design: Victoria Salvador / Swift Technique

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Swift Technique, Philadelphia’s fiery funk extravaganza, is sprinting into their tenth year at full speed! Their unique blend of funk, soul, rock, hip-hop and relentless showmanship has propelled the group into their most successful period to date. Featuring the powerhouse vocals of Chelsea ViaCava, the band has released two new  music videos for their singles, “Lucky Bump” and “Reason to Be.” With bombastic horns, thunderous bass and drums, driving guitar and keys, and more dance moves than you can shake a booty at, Swift Tech’s live performances are unmatched in energy, musicianship and pure feel-good fun. And with a recent appearance on the award winning Netflix series, Orange is the New Black, the group is commanding national attention. 

After forming in 2007 Swift Technique has steadily toured, performed, and recorded all over the country. The band’s sound has evolved at every step, with the members constantly pushing their performing and musical limits. They have shared the stage with all varieties of world-class acts including: The Meters, Wu-Tang Clan, Snarky Puppy, Charles Bradley, DJ Questlove, Soulive, Lettuce, Break Science, Fishbone, The Disco Biscuits, Turkuaz, The Motet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Main Squeeze, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Kermit Ruffins, Deep Banana Blackout, Kung-Fu, Orgone, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Sophistafunk. In the past year they’ve also debuted at multiple major festivals including: Camp Bisco, Disc Jam, Xponential Fest, Domefest, and Rock & Roll Resort. They have successfully played at top-tier venues in some of the most musically rich cities in the country including: New York City, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and of course, their hometown, Philadelphia. 

For Swift Technique, every show is the craziest basement party you’ve ever been to. Representing Philadelphia in the funkiest way possible, Swift’s mission is to get you grooving, get you grinning, and fill you with the positive energy that world so sorely needs. Come out and see what thousands of satisfied funksters across the US have already experienced. With the hype around Swift Technique building at lightning speed, look for these gritty groove masters to take large leaps forward in the coming year!