8½ Souvenirs
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8½ Souvenirs was a popular swing jazz band active from approximately 1993 to 2000 and based in Austin, Texas. The band was instrumental in that city'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 met with limited commercial success although it was featured on Austin City Limits episode #69 broadcast in April, 1998.
[edit] Personnel
The band lineup evolved over the years. During different periods, the personnel included:
- Olivier Giraud (guitar, vocals) The founder and key member of the Souvenirs. Now a member of the band Paris 49.
- Juliana Sheffield (vocals)
- Glover Gill (piano)
- Adam Berlin (drums)
- Kevin Smith (bass)
- Justin Sherburn (piano)
- Rob Kidd (drums)
- Chrysta Bell [1] (vocals)
[edit] Discography
- Happy Feet 1995
- Souvonica 1997
- Twisted Desire 1999
- Live Memories 2000
[edit] Trivia
- The band was named in tribute to the Federico Fellini film 8½.
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