Boswell Sisters - Bozzed Brethren and Sistern

Bozzed Brethren and Sistren

Here they are, those brave souls who said, “I love this music and I’m gonna sing it”. Check out their sites, their sounds and the spectacular feats of musicianship they attempt in the name of the Boswell Sound.

The Pfister Sisters

Puttin’ the Sun Back in the Sky since the late 70s, the Pfister Sisters music has the “Authentic, Grade A, New Orleans” stamp on their fabulous sound. Crush a little mint, pour a little bourbon: their great music will provide all the sugar.

The Stolen Sweets

Bite into this confection and taste how fresh the Boswell Sound is after 70 years! Their new CD is out and they are eager to let you sample their wares. Good stuff!

YazooZazz

YazooZazz is a Bozzie-based ensemble from Arlington, Virginia. This group has been singin’ and swingin' since 1979 when two young singers "discovered" the perfect harmony of our ladies of Camp Street. One of the singers married a band leader and the group is now part of the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. Talk about your marriage made in heaven! Check out their video and their take of "Never Say Never Again, Again."

Shout Sister

They played Martha, Connie and Vet in the 2001 Old Globe production of "The Boswell Sisters." But even after the show closed, these three busy performers "Just Couldn't Say Goodbye." They began performing as "Shout Sister" and are headed back to the studio to record more of the of the tunes made famous by those syncopating sisters from New Orleans. Yowza!

Company B

A group of Vancouver jazz students are honing their chops on trad jazz and the sounds of the Boswell and Andrews Sisters. Might as well start with the best! Visit Company B on their Facebook page or on MySpace.

The Bovril Sisters

Another Bozzin' bunch from across the pond are the Bovril Sisters, a "three-woman a capella group whose skillful harmonies vividly recapture the spirit of the 30’s in an affectionate recreation of the Boswell Sisters well-loved songs."

Boswellmania

Bozzies.com owes a huge debt of gratitude to the research and creative energy that Jan Shapiro, voice department chair at Berklee College, has expended on the Boswell Sisters. Visit her new website and check out her recordings. In 2000, Jan and fellow music educators Lisa Thorson and Adriana Balic, paid homage to the Sisters with the CD "Boswellmania". They use the same arrangements that the Bozzies put together back in the 30s and give us an idea of how the Sisters might sound if they were recording today.

The Boop Sisters

Brava! Bellisima! Italy has its own spicy essence of southern syncopation in the vocal stylings of the Boop Sisters. It’s the best of two continents!

O Sister

The king of Spain has given more than just Minnie’s hand in marriage – he has given us the marvelous Spanish trio, O Sister. Comprised of siblings Paula and Marco (yes, Marco) Padilla and Helena Amado, they have captured the spirit of the Boz, albeit with a slightly different southern accent. If your español is up to snuff, check them out at http://osister.es. For the anglicized version, check out http://www.myspace.com/osisterjazz.

The DiGiallonardo Sisters

The special bond that exists between sisters is at the heart of the Boswell story. So it only makes sense that some of the best interpretations of the Boswell sound is made by siblings. So it is with the New York based DiGianllonardo Sisters who have been singing together since early childhood. Daniela, Nadia and Christine are each independent career musicians. All three sisters have appeared numerous times on “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor. Last December, they released their renditions of “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night;” each can be downloaded as an MP3. Their Boswell work, which was featured in "Perfect Harmony" a review presented in New York's 92nd St. Y, can be heard at http://www.reverbnation.com/DiGiSisters.

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