Phenomenal. If I were asked for one word to describe Lavay Smith 
and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, that would be it.  This tight, 
amazing, nine-piece band hails from California and will have you 
hooked, reeled in, and swingin� within mere minutes.

     The album, "One Hour Mama," is one sure to make it to the top of 
your ace list.  Their timeless sound comes from obvious study of the 
masters of their instruments and of their musical style.  The fabulous 
sound also comes from their use of classic, ageless, swingin�, jazzy 
tunes. They are connoisseurs of good taste; they are one of the finest 
sounding bands on a whole that I have heard come out of the bumper crop 
of new bands. 

    The vocal stylings of Lavay Smith are exceptional. Imagine, if you 
would, a smoother Billie Holiday.  Lavay knows how to lay it on brassy 
and sassy or sweet and high-ladies and gents, she�s one hell of a barn 
burner.  She ranks right up there with Sarah, Ella, and Lena-and that�s 
about the highest compliment I could give.

     Chris Siebert is the amazingly talented piano lead and arranger.  
Indeed, his adaptations of "Blue Skies," "Between the Devil and the 
Deep Blue Sea," and "Squeeze Me"-to name a few-have become some of my 
favorites.

    For you dancers, the music is usually too fast to lindy to, but 
heck, you�re jitterbug will be sweet! And there�s always the Charleston. 

For the slow songs, grab the one you lust after and go to town!