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Rico Barr and the Jump 'n' Jive Review is New England's Premier Dance Band. The Band was Nominated as Swing Band of The Year by the National Swing Awards, but their repertoire includes the history of Dance music from the jazz and rock decades. They can be seen on the Concert Stage with their original compositions and arrangements are in demand for Corporate Events, Parties, Weddings and Ballroom Dances throughout New England and beyond.

  • News: The page you're viewing right now. News and info on Rico and the group.
  • Info: Biographical information on the members of the Jump'n'Jive Review
  • Music: Downloadable and streaming music samples of the band and original compositions available for licensing for film and television.
  • Calendar: Dates and locations of upcoming performances
  • Contact: Contact information including email, snail mail, and mailing list information.
  • Weddings: Booking and planning information for all your wedding needs.
  • Scrapbook: Media coverage, photos, and other random items.
  • Links: Sites that Rico thinks are cool.
NEWS UPDATE

4/08

   The Jump n Jive Review Latest CD “THIS IS IT’ is set for release June 1 ,2008.

Check out the latest interview with Rico Barr in The Hippo!

Rico Barr has signed with Smashtrax, a Los Angeles Agency that Licenses Music for Film and TV. Smashtrax, which represents some of the leading Songwriters and Composers, has placed music with Universal, Warner Brothers, Disney, the Cartoon Network, the History Channel, Paramount, Playstation and CBS as well as ABC.

You can now buy the full-length CD, "The Guido Shuffle" from cdbaby.com!

New Music: Including music available for flim & TV licensing. Check the Music page to hear brand new songs!

Note that private engagements are not listed on the site or in the dates section.

New photos in the scrapbook!

Rico Barr and The Jump n Jive Review have scored two Swing top 40 hits. Their single an original selection "The Guido Shuffle "from the C D of the same name peaked at #8 after 11 weeks on the Charts. A second cut from the CD "Robin Hood" a remake of an old Louis Prima record went to #3. The Band has been nominated as Swing Band of The Year by the National Swing Awards. Rico Barr has been nominated as Best vocalist and drummer.


Here's what they're saying about "The Guido Shuffle!"

"It Jumps, swings, rock & rolls with some of the best cover versions you'd want to hear. Masterfully performed in a rousing good time party atmosphere. Rico & The Jump N Jive Review are righteousness in today's music. They have a fun time and you will too"-- BO LEWIS BIG BAND DANCE PARTY

The Band has performed at many corporate events and concerts, including the following, THE PALACE THEATER IN MANCHESTER, NH IN CONNECTION WITH EASTER SEALES, RYLES JAZZ CLUB IN CAMBRIDGE, MA, THE MAYOR OF NASHUA’S ARTS BALL, PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, A JOINT PRESENTATION OF SWING WITH THE NORTHERN BALLET CO. (FORMERLY GRANITE STATE), THE SWINGING UNDER THE STARS SERIES AT FANUEIL HALL MARKET PLACE, HAMPTON BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, SWING CITY IN CAMBRIDGE, MA, NH GOVERNER JOHN LYNCH, THE MANCHESTER, NH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, PRUDENTIAL VERANI REAL ESTATE, TRACY EDWARDS AND ONIEL COMPANY, ANTHEM BLUE CROSS, THE MASS. TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, THE CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL, THE NH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION.


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