Indigo Swing

Indigo Swing was a pivotal force in the late-1990s swing revival, emerging from San Francisco's vibrant retro scene. Led by the charismatic Johnny Boyd, the sextet distinguished themselves from 'swing-pop' peers by adhering more closely to the authentic jump blues and small-group swing traditions of the 1940s.

Their sound is characterized by Josh Workman's period-accurate guitar work and Baron Shul's aggressive saxophone lines, all anchored by a formidable rhythm section. While the movement was often criticized for kitsch, Indigo Swing earned critical respect for their technical proficiency and deep knowledge of the Great American Songbook and R&B pioneers like Louis Jordan. Their career peaked with 'All Aboard!' on Time Bomb Recordings, a label known for bridging the gap between punk-adjacent energy and vintage styles. Despite the eventual decline of the swing craze, the band remains a benchmark for lindy hop communities worldwide, cited for their impeccable 'pocket' and Boyd's transition into a successful solo career as a traditional pop crooner.