James L. Dean

James L Dean Big Band: Swingin' at tbe Whiskey Cafe

by Jack Bowers
December 27, 2006

Here's a pretty good big band from New Jersey that suffers from an apparently incurable ailment that I call TMV (Too Many Vocals). I don't mean to disparage Van Martin, who gives each of his half-dozen numbers his best shot, but if it isn't Sinatra, Mel Tormé or Dick Haymes, Ella, Helen Forrest or Rosie Clooney, I'd much rather hear the band, which in this case is admirable whether out front or backing Martin.

The instrumentals (seven) are invariably lively ...

Sunday Night Swing Dance Featuring The James L Dean Big Band Sept.18th The Whiskey Cafe in Lyndhurst NJ

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2005

August 30, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES September 18th, 2005 - The Whiskey Cafe in Lyndhurst NJ Presents SUNDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE featuring the JAMES L DEAN BIG BAND (2nd year anniversary at the Whiskey!) Showtime: 7:45PM - 11PM Cover charge: $15.00; no minimum includes FREE hot and cold buffet FREE Lindy crash course 6 - 7 PM Doors open at 5:30PM WHISKEY CAFE 1050 Wall Street West Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 201-939-4889 6 miles from Lincoln Tunnel; 1 ...
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