The third release from Cleveland-based Blue Lunch, Not Live at the Copa (Catch This Records), is a standard arrangement of Mid-western jump blues. The album features three originals and 11 covers.

Following up on their hugely popular 1999 debut, Ghetto Swing Extreme!, The Yalloppin' Hounds have finally released their second album, New Yalloppin' City (Yallopin' Entertainment). The record features a new line up as they pioneer a blend jazz and hip-hop into what is now being referred to as "Swing-hop."

Ron Sunshine claims that years ago he re-discovered Duke Ellington by reading Sun Ra album liner notes. Although this would seem an odd statement, it's a testament to Sunshine's talent for blending big-band, jazz and soul.

I never thought I would dig surf music. The rapid guitar riffs and rhythmic instrumentals held little appeal for me—that is until I heard Don't Fear the Reverb.