Buy music to support living artists

Please encourage jazz musicians in Montreal and abroad, especially those who play for dancers, by buying their albums.

Three essential albums to purchase:

1. Barbara Morrison Live at the 9:20 Special - A living legend who has performed many times for dancers today around the world, Barbara Morrison can be heard almost every Friday at Cat's Corner by the many DJs who spin her songs. This album was recorded live at the 9:20 Special, a huge dance in San Francisco every Thursday, and every song is danceable.

2. Frankie Manning's Really Swingin' Big Band Favorites - Frankie Manning is the most recognizable Lindy Hopper in the world, featuring in the film "Hellzapoppin" which containts the most famous Lindy Hop dance scene of all time. He is the creator of the "aerials" or "airsteps" associated with swing dancing. These are his favorites songs from the Swing era.

3. For Dancers Only! (A Lindy Hop Compilation) by Yehoodi.com - Yehoodi.com is the biggest and most active American discussion forum on everything Lindy Hop related, and this compilation showcases modern musicians reinterpretating jazz standards.