Brooks Prumo Orchestra
Brooks Prumo Orchestra is an American big band specializing in the dance-oriented swing style of the 1930s and 1940s.[1] It was formed by guitarist Brooks Prumo, who originally learned to play guitar so he could dance to swing-era music. According to an interview on Texas Public Radio, he realized there were no local big bands in Austin playing the tunes he loved—so he started one himself.[2]
Background
Prumo began working on swing guitar after middle school, gradually honing his skills.[2] Over roughly a decade, the group evolved into the Brooks Prumo Orchestra, performing in cities such as Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas.[2]
Recordings
Pass the Bounce (2017)
The band’s first album, Pass the Bounce, was recorded live in the studio.[2]
This Year’s Kisses (2020)
In 2020, the orchestra released This Year’s Kisses, which includes arrangements of swing-era pieces such as “Castle Rock,” “Don’t Be That Way,” “Broadway,” and the titular track, “This Year’s Kisses.”[1]
Band members
Both the Texas Public Radio segment and The Syncopated Times review mention bandleader Brooks Prumo on guitar, as well as a rotating lineup of swing musicians.[2][1]
Discography
- Pass the Bounce (2017)
- This Year’s Kisses (2020)
External Links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Killick, Sam (September 2020). "Brooks Prumo Orchestra – This Year's Kisses". The Syncopated Times. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Peterson, Nathan Cone (host) (March 29, 2019). "He Wanted To Dance, So He Started A Big Band". Texas Public Radio. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
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