Swing It Like That

A couple of months ago in a previous blog I discussed my love and passion for the emergence of London-based 1920's/30'S/40's parties (Prohibition & The Blitz) -most of which are warehouse based.
It was at these parties that I came across the likes of Top Shelf Jazz http://www.myspace.com/topshelfjazz and The Correspondents http://www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic
Since writing that blog, I was kindly sent what can only be described as an album that has lit up my life and encouraged my little feet to move... a lot.
I love it and everyone that i have played it to concurs. The album is entitled 'White Mink, Black Cotton' and is the brainchild of DJ and Producer Nick Hollywood. It features an array of great electro artists sampling retro dance tunes bringing them to contemporary audiences through the mix.
Electro swing nights are also steadily on the up throughout the UK, two london based parties well worth donning your pearls or trilby and braces to are Raison De Etre and Polkannany. They project B&W films on the walls, everyone dressed for the occasion and the atmosphere is a lively, care-free and often silly affair.
DJ's currently embracing this new trend in music include; Jesse Rose (check out 'Touch My Horn' on White mink, Black Cotton) Carl Cox, Norman Jay & Roger Sanchez.
Hail to the resurgence of a sound that I love and that emerged out of difficult political and financial periods in history. Perhaps a connection there?

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