Active until 2000 Record label RCA Victor | Active from 1993 | |
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Albums Souvonica, Live Memories, Happy Feet, Twisted Desire Similar Chrysta Bell, Royal Crown Revue, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, John Parish Profiles | ||
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8½ Souvenirs is an American swing jazz band active from approximately 1993 to 2000 and based in Austin, Texas. The band was signed to the RCA Victor label and had two releases under that label, as well as two other releases under Austin, Texas indie labels.
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The band is named in tribute to the Federico Fellini film 8½ and the Django Reinhardt song "Souvenirs." The band was instrumental in Austin's 1990s Swing Revival dance scene centered at the Continental Club. The band was notable for its Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz and other European influences.
The band was featured on Austin City Limits broadcast in April, 1998.
Personnel
The band lineup evolved over the years. During different periods, the personnel included:
Discography
Their version of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli's "Minor Swing" is featured in the motion picture Julie and Julia.
Songs
KazangoHappy Feet · 1998
Twisted DesireTwisted Desire · 1999
No Lo VistoHappy Feet · 1998