The Dirty Boogie
The Brian Setzer Orchestra · 1998
49 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of swing, rockabilly, and jazz that ignites the dance floor with irresistible energy.
Why this album works
'The Dirty Boogie' achieved notable commercial success, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and earning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Its energetic tracks like 'Jump Jive an' Wail' not only revitalized interest in swing music but also influenced a resurgence in retro styles during the late 1990s.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'The Dirty Boogie' marked a significant peak for The Brian Setzer Orchestra, following their breakthrough success with 'Let's Go!' in 1994. This album solidified Setzer's status as a leading figure in the modern revival of swing music, bringing together elements of rockabilly and jazz while showcasing his dynamic guitar work and charismatic vocals.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiromi Uehara· Pat Metheny· Cannonball Adderley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Cat’s on a Hot Tin Roof 2:18
- 2 The Dirty Boogie Standout 3:13
- 3 This Old House 3:06
- 4 Let’s Live It Up 3:41
- 5 Sleepwalk 3:49
- 6 Jump Jive an’ Wail Standout 2:54
- 7 You’re the Boss 3:43
- 8 Rock This Town Standout 6:37
- 9 Since I Don’t Have You 4:09
- 10 Switchblade 327 3:30
- 11 Nosey Joe 2:55
- 12 Hollywood Nocturne 5:36
- 13 As Long as I’m Singin’ 4:03
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