Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks: Dec. 13, 2008 II

The Nighthawks -- Randy Sandke, tp; Randy Reinhart, cnt; Jim Fryer, tb; Mark Lopeman, Dan Levinson, Dan Block, reeds; Alan Grubner, vln; Peter Yarin, p; Ken Salvo, bj, g; Vince, b, b-sax, tuba, voc; Arnie Kinsella, d -- feature pianist Yarin on Claude Hopkins's theme, I WOULD DO MOST ANYTHING FOR YOU, complete with prancing moppets. Recorded live at Chartwell Booksellers' annual holiday do at the Park Avenue Atrium, New York City. The REAL dancers -- in three-piece suit, two-tone shoes, and a charming cloche hat -- are Heidi Rosenau and Joe McGlynn. Blessing on their fleet selves! And that's Sol Yaged, now 86, who just can't keep from joining in, Swing Era style, from the sidelines! Recorded by Michael Steinman. See and hear more at http://www.jazzlives.wordpress.com.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• hot jazz
• swing dance
• Heidi Rosenau
• Joe McGlynn
• Vince Giordano
• Nighthawks
• Claude Hopkins
• Sol Yaged

[heinbanjo12]

I thought the three little girls were the real dancers.

[phxpndl]

Heidi and Joe are the dancers in vintage. Check out "Heidi's birthday bash" with Vince's band to fully appreciate her dancing.

[amyhappens]

The dancers make it all look so effortless! And of course, the music helps! Great video - thanks!

[kawaim0m0]

Really impressive! I wasn't aware they were still performing. Are all of them the original members?

Thank you very much for uploading this one!

btw: I want a woman like the dancing one :-O Where are them hidden? :-P

[victorcornet21]

You go, Sol!

[brilliantatbreakfast]

Fantastic! Love the music, love the dancers, love the Ruby Keeler wannabe in the leggings.