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The first solo release from Seattle's Kevin Connor. Guitarist, Tresero and composer Kevin Connor is a principal composer and arranger for the SuperSones, as well as the fiery Gypsy Jazz ensemble Hot Club Sandwich. His compositions have been seen on TV and heard on radio nationwide including NPR’s all things considered. He has performed with David Grisman, Dan Hicks, Michael Spiro, and many of todays leading Gypsy Jazz players. With his new Swingtet, he has composed 11 new songs with an emphasis on dance music from the USA and Cuba. Connor has teamed up with Latin Grammy award winning vocalist Carlos Cascante for 3 of the songs in the tradition of Cuban Son, including Cha Cha Cha, Changui, and bolero. The recording features his playing on both guitar and Cuban tres and marks his first recording under his own name. The recording also features Craig Flory on Clarinet, Jeff Norwood on Bass, JoJo Mascorella on drums and Pedro Vargas on percussion.