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8 + 1 ⁄ 2 Souvenirs is an American swing revival band that is currently active, since 1993. The band was signed to RCA Victor and had two albums on that label, as well as two under indie labels in Austin, Texas.
Heavily influenced by both jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt ("Souvenirs") and Nino Rota, composer of Federico Fellini's film 8½, the group featured a succession of female vocalists (Kathy (Kiser) Benayoun, Julianna Sheffield, and Chrysta Bell) singing in English, French, and Italian, Giraud sharing lead mic duties.
8 1/2 Souvenirs are one of the most talented and unique bands to come out of Austin, TX. A musical confluence of European cafe society, Hot Club, swing, and jazz!
Mar 17, 2017 · 8½ Souvenirs - Sharp Dressed Man. اجمل الاغاني العالمية Best World Music. 1.55K subscribers. 7. 1K views 7 years ago.
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Nov 26, 2010 · 8½ Souvenirs was an American swing jazz band founded by French guitarist, Olivier Giraud, based in Austin, Texas from 1993 to 2000. The band was named in tri...
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Jan 11, 2022 · Jazz/swing revival bands originally active from 1994 to 2000, with a reunion show in 2004. They returned to playing regular shows in 2014. As of 2020, the band began working on a new album produced by Charlie Sexton, scheduled for release on Jan 11, 2022.
At The Movies 8½ Souvenirs, after 20+ years, have released their album At The Movies, produced by Charlie Sexton. The music is a multilingual musical confluence of European cafe society, hot club, circus swing, and jazz with English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese songs.
