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        <description><![CDATA[ From left to right: Calum McKenzie – double bass, vocals Calum adds that extra feel to the band with a combination of jazz phrasing, drive and sheer energy. His ability to provide a strong bass line (seemingly effortlessly) holds the music of the ensemble together perfectly. Alongside Alain, they form the backbone of the band. Several tunes have been composed by Calum. Alain Legrand – rhythm guitar, vocals As a Frenchman, Alain’s style of playing is one the essential components of the band. He is the main rhythm guitarist and along with Calum, drives the band impeccably. And being French, Alain gives the band more than a little continental flavour! Walter Smith – clarinet Walter is known for his lyrical and inventive playing. Although happy to solo on different kinds of instruments, the clarinet remains his preference and he loves ensemble and interplay between clarinet and guitars. Responsibility is taken for adding those little musical breaks and rhythmic tricks in the band numbers that add air and lightness to the bands texture. Ashley Malcom – lead guitar Ashley is the most recent member of Havana Swing. Since joining, his contribution to the arrangements – along with his knowledge of classical and Spanish music – has been a huge asset. His style of soloing and rhythm has brought a new and fresh dimension to the band. John Whyte – lead guitar John is an original thinker, and his talent lies in his wealth of ideas and their expression. He has a particular skill in using combinations chords and single notes in his soloing and this is recognisable as a style within many of his recorded compositions. He can always be relied upon to produce unusual soloing in an agile and shapely style with superb guitar tone.   The Ðusic   Havana Swing are inspired by the music of the Hot Club de Paris, Django Reinhardt’s fabulous quintet of the pre and post war jazz scene in the French capital, and Havana have gone to great lengths to emulate the sound and feel of this timeless music. In addition, the band provides their own compositions, which creates the opportunity to play original material in that inimitable jazz style so popular with jazz audiences throughout the world. Based in Dundee, the band can be heard at annual Scottish Jazz Festivals, and they provide entertainment for weddings and corporate functions, birthday parties etc at local jazz venues, hotels and restaurants. Since the release of their last album ‘Django’s Lion’, interest has spread and the band are now travelling more and their commitment now extends to participating in the main European Jazz Festivals on the continent.   Copyright © 2009 Havana Swing. All rights reserved.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[HAVANA SWING GIGS  FORBES OF KINGENNIE AND DUNDEE REP - @havana-swing]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[HAVANA SWING ARE PLAYING FORBES OF KINGENNIE ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND DUNDEE REP NEXT THURSDAY 13TH MAY, GET THERE EARLY PLS TO SECURE A SEAT.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 08:14:42 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[HAVANA SWING GIGS ON SUNDAY DUKE'S CORNER/ THURSDAY DUNDEE REP THEATRE - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/299/havana-swing-gigs-on-sunday-dukes-corner-thursday-dundee-rep-theatre</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[HAVANA SWING ARE PLAYING DUKE'S CORNER (EX DOGHOUSE) THIS COMING SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY.. ALSO PLAYING AT DUNDEE REP ON THEURS 4TH FEB WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST KEVIN MURRAY (ALIAS KELVIN MURPHY) BEST GUITAR PLAYER EAST OF THE SCOURIN BURN, BE THERE OR THERE'LL BE TROUBLE. OH AND REMEMBER YOUNG GIRLS BRING YOUR MOTHERS TOO.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[HAVANA SWING PLAYS DUNDEE REP THURSDAY 4TH FEB. - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/296/havana-swing-plays-dundee-rep-thursday-4th-feb</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[HAVANA SWING ARE PLAYING DUNDEE REP ON 4TH FEB WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST GUITAR PLAYER EXTRAORDINAIRE ''KEVIN MURRAY'' ALIAS KELVIN MURPHY (BEST GUITAR PLAYER EAST OF THE SCOURIN BURN) SHOW STARTS AT APPROX 10 PM, ENTRY FEE IS £5 INCLUDES FREE DRINK. REMEMBER YOUNG GIRLS BRING YOUR MOTHERS TOO. C U ON THE NIGHT.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[havana swing at rep tonight - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/294/havana-swing-at-rep-tonight</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[havana swing are playing dundee rep tonight with the sellar brothers guesting, tickets £5 at door includes free drink. starts approx 10 pm. come on down we need your support.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Happy New Year - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/292/happy-new-year</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Happy New Year fellow Musicallers! here's hoping this is a great year for music, have a good one! I would also like to take this opportunity and ask you to join me in wishing Happy birthday to my good friend Drew Larg, Drew is without doubt one of the finest  singers Dundee has produced over the years and let's face it Dundee has had it's fair share of great singers and musicians but Drew is just that bit special! He has a voice like thick sweet molasses and I have been fortunate to play bass for him many times and just to listen to him singing was an education and pure bliss. Keep howling  Drew, Happy 70th birthday mateCalum]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[HAVANA SWINGS UP AND COMING GIGS - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/291/havana-swings-up-and-coming-gigs</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[   Dec 17 2009 10:00P  DUNDEE REP THEATRE  DUNDEE, Scotland  Dec 20 2009 3:00P  THOMSONS BAR DUNDEE  DUNDEE  Dec 30 2009 8:00P  CARNOUSTIE RUGBY CLUB  DUNDEE  Jan 7 2010 10:00P  DUNDEE REP THEATRE  DUNDEE  Jan 16 2010 8:00P  THOMAS MORTON HALL  EDINBURGH  Jan 31 2010 9:00P  DUKES CORNER  DUNDEE  Feb 4 2010 10:00P  DUNDEE REP THEATRE  DUNDEE  Feb 28 2010 9:00P  DUKES CORNER  DUNDEE  Mar 11 2010 10:00P  DUNDEE REP THEATRE DUNDEE  Apr 15 2010 10:00P  DUNDEE REP THEATRE  DUNDEE  ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC IN DUNDEE - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/290/support-live-music-in-dundee</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[  Hi Folks, a couple of new VENUES in Dundee that put on live music that we should be supporting and getting behind is Thomsons Bar in 66 Bell Street Dundee ph 01382 229009  and Dukes Corner (Formerly The Doghouse) Guthrie Street Dundee    www.myspace.com/dukescorner    Hope to see you there  Calum  ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[DUNDEE REP GIG ON THURSDAY 17TH DEC. WITH CHRIS MARRA - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/286/dundee-rep-gig-on-thursday-17th-dec-with-chris-marra</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[CANNOT WAIT FOR GIG ON THURSDAY WITH CHRIS MARRA ON PEDAL STEEL  AND OTHER GUITARS, HE IS APPEARING WITH US  (HAVANA SWING) AS GUEST ARTIST. MERGING DJANGO SWING AND WESTERN SWING. WE HOPE TO SEE THE RETURN OF OUR CLARINETTE PLAYER WALT, WHO AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS, IS NOW FULLY RECOVERED. CHEERSALAIN LEGRAND]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[dundee rep gig - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/285/dundee-rep-gig</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Really looking forward to thursday nights gig at the Rep for 2 reasons. One my old mate Chris Marra will be our guest artist there,Chris is bringing his steel guitar along for an evening of Gypsy Jazz Swing and Western Swing, should be fun hearing the 2 merge into one. The other reason is Our trump card, Clarinette player and buddy Walter Smith, has been sorely missed at gigs, not only for his great musicianship and musical chops he brings to the gigging table but also for his great sense of fun and humour,welcome back Wattie!Calum]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A PIGNOSE AMP - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/284/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-pignose-amp</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[CALUM MCKENZIE THE DOUBLE BASS PLAYER WITH HAVANA SWING IS LOOKING FOR A PIGNOSE 30 BATTERY POWERED AMP OR SIMILAR. IF ANY OF YOU GUYS HEAR OF ONE GOING FOR SALE, PLEASE GIVE US A SHOUT.]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Havana at The Rep - @havana-swing]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/havana-swing/blog/283/havana-at-the-rep</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[  Following the success of last season's jazz nights, Havana Swing are back with special guests, kicking off with Chris Marra on 17 Dec.    Tickets are just £5 which includes a free drink, plus book all 4 jazz nights at the same time and only pay for 3!  (Ticket price includes a free drink).      Havana clarinettist Walt Smith makes his eagerly awaited return, so the band will be returned to the quintet that is so adored throughout Dundee.    http://www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk/p2s71.html#dates    ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:29:52 +0000</pubDate>
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