Tony Evans & His Orchestra: The Ultimate Jive Album
When it comes to the fastest and most physically demanding dance on the international Latin program, structural precision is everything. “The Ultimate Jive Album” by Tony Evans & His Orchestra is an extensive, 21-track definitive library built exclusively to fuel high-octane Jive, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and East Coast Swing routines with unyielding rhythmic support.
Instead of navigating the erratic tempos or extended drum solos found in casual vintage recordings, Tony Evans supplies dance professionals with ironclad rhythmic security. Blending massive swing hits from the 1940s with rockabilly favorites and classic pop standards, the album balances multi-song medleys with punchy standalone training tracks. Each number is optimized with a heavy, easily identifiable backbeat and clean phrasing—perfect for drilling crisp syncopations, springy knee actions, and athletic pro-am showcases.
Key Highlights of This High-Octane Collection:
21 High-Energy Tracks & Medleys: A massive compilation featuring legendary swing anthems, early rock ‘n’ roll rhythms, and iconic jazz standards.
Strictly Calibrated Jive Tempos: Formatted precisely within the ideal 39 to 44 BPM range, allowing dancers to build speed, precision, and stamina safely.
The Majestic “Evans Big Band” Production: Punchy brass sections, roaring saxophones, and driving basslines provide an authentic, room-filling sound.
Ideal for Sequence & Social Groups: Most tracks feature highly regular, predictable bar structures that make them equally flawless for sequence dancing layouts.
Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title / Composition | Primary Dance Application | Tempo | Duration |
| 01 | Mack The Knife Medley (Mack The Knife / Up A Lazy River / Clementine / Alright OK You Win / Hit The Road Jack) | International Jive Medley | 42 BPM | 6:59 |
| 02 | Pick A Bale Of Cotton | Fast-Paced Latin Jive | 43 BPM | 2:05 |
| 03 | Trumpet Blues & Cantabile | Orchestral Show-Jive / Feature | 44 BPM | 3:06 |
| 04 | Choo Choo Ch’Boogie | Jump Blues / Jive Practice | 43 BPM | 2:11 |
| 05 | In The Mood Medley (Jive Alive) (In The Mood / Chattanooga Choo Choo / Pennsylvania 6-5000 / Johnson Rag / Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree / American Patrol) | Grand Big Band Jive Set | 39 BPM | 7:18 |
| 06 | Midnight In Moscow | Traditional Rhythm Jive | 44 BPM | 2:21 |
| 07 | Volare | Bright Uptempo Latin Jive | 40 BPM | 3:04 |
| 08 | Bad Bad Leroy Brown Medley (Bad Bad Leroy Brown / Chicago / My Kind Of Town / The Lady Is A Tramp / Too Marvellous) | Smooth Swing & Jive Medley | 40 BPM | 7:00 |
| 09 | Johnson Rag (Standalone Cut) | Classic Big Band Swing / Jive | 42 BPM | 1:59 |
| 10 | America | High-Energy Technique Track | 43 BPM | 2:22 |
| 11 | Tijuana Taxi | Playful Latin Brass Jive | 42 BPM | 2:33 |
| 12 | Little Brown Jug | Traditional Big Band Jive | 42 BPM | 2:26 |
| 13 | Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Modern Rockabilly Jive | 42 BPM | 2:44 |
| 14 | Cincinnati Rag | Fast Syncopated Ragtime Jive | 44 BPM | 2:12 |
| 15 | That Old Black Magic Medley (That Old Black Magic / Take The A Train / Sunny Side Of The Street / Jersey Bounce / Cherokee / The White Cliffs Of Dover) | Masterful Continuous Swing Set | 40 BPM | 5:50 |
| 16 | Bona Sera | Italian-American Swing Jive | 44 BPM | 3:28 |
| 17 | Hanky Panky | Groovy Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive | 44 BPM | 2:47 |
| 18 | Rocking Guitar Medley (Shake Rattle & Roll / Rock Around The Clock / See You Later Alligator) | Essential 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll Set | 44 BPM | 4:39 |
| 19 | Down By The Riverside | Traditional Gospel Swing Jive | 44 BPM | 2:23 |
| 20 | You’re The One That I Want | Cinematic Pop Show-Jive | 44 BPM | 2:57 |
| 21 | Eager Beaver Medley (Eager Beaver / Opus 1 / Jumping At The Woodside / Jersey Bounce / Marie / Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy / Woodchoppers Ball) | Grand Finale Jive Medley | 40 BPM | 6:34 |
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