New Release: “Spreadin’ Rhythm Around” by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five feat. Hilary Alexander

Wow, that was a long wait for the new album. It's finally here.

Spreadin' Rhythm Around

Release date: June 20, 2017

About the Band

Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander is the nation’s premier swing dance band.

Showcasing the small-group sound of the late 1930’s and early 1940’s, the Campus Five is the most danceable swing band anywhere.

The 7-piece Campus Five captures the true sound of the Swing-era, with all the energy and excitement that inspired millions to dance.

Influences include the Benny Goodman Sextet, Artie Shaw's Grammercy Five, Count Basie's Kansas City Six, and the Harlem-based small groups of Illinois Jacquet, Cootie Williams, Coleman Hawkins, and Hot Lips Page.

Both founders (Hilary and Jonathan) have been dedicated Swing dancers for over 20 years, and the relationship between Swing music and Swing dance informs all aspects of the Campus Five.

Song selection, tempo, song length and feel are all chosen with danceability in mind.

The Campus Five’s albums are favorites of Swing DJs and Swing Dance Instructors all over the globe.

The Campus Five have been featured at many of the premier Swing dance events around the world, and are known for their unparalleled competition music, which inspires dancers to new heights.

Personnel:
Jonathan Stout, guitar
Hilary Alexander, vocals
Albert Alva, tenor sax and clarinet
Jim Ziegler, trumpet and vocals
Christopher Dawson, piano
Wally Hersom, bass
Josh Collazo, drums

Special guests:
Bryan Shaw, trumpet on “Tunis In”, “You've Got Me Voodoo'd”, and “Dance of the Lindy Blossoms”
Marquis Howell II, bass on “Tunis In”, and “You've Got Me Voodoo'd”

Recorded at:

• Tracks 1, 5, 8-9, and 12-15 recorded and mixed by Wally Hersom at Wallyphonic, Pasadena, CA
• Tracks 2-4, 6-7, and 10-11 recorded and mixed by Bryan Shaw at Digital Brothers, Costa Mesa, CA

Mastering:
Final mastering by Bryan Shaw

Produced:
by Jonathan Stout and Hilary Alexander
Production Assistance by Jason Swihart

Album Design:
Chris Wilkinson

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