Jazz · US

The New Morty Show

High-octane swing that treats punk anthems like Vegas lounge standards. Brass-heavy, theatrical, and relentlessly fun music for a wild night out.

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The New Morty Show sounds like a time-traveling variety show where the 1950s Sands Hotel house band decided to cover the Sex Pistols. It is a whirlwind of punchy brass stabs, walking bass lines, and a dual-vocal attack that balances Connie Champagne's elegant diva presence with Vise Grip's wise-cracking showmanship. The music is loud, brassy, and carries a distinct San Francisco theatricality that makes every track feel like a live performance.

What sets them apart is their 'Mortyfied' approach to the Great American Songbook and modern rock. While other neo-swing bands were content to mimic Louis Prima, Morty Okin's crew injected a genuine punk rock irreverence into the arrangements. They don't just play swing; they weaponize it, turning heavy metal riffs into horn-driven shuffles without losing the grit of the original or the sophistication of the jazz form.

Start with 'Mortyfied' to hear the band at their peak of genre-blending madness. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the energy of a mosh pit but wants the sartorial elegance of a tuxedo. It's music that demands you move, whether you're doing a proper Lindy Hop or just jumping around your living room.

Our Catalog3 Albums · 1998 · 2000
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