SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY!
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"Swing Makes You Happy!" - the new double CD album from New York City's top Swing Jazz Big Band - The George Gee Swing Orchestra!!
Backers: 234
Average Pledge Per Backer: $95
Funded: $22,323 of $45,000
Dates: Nov 12th -> Dec 12th (30 days)
Project By: George Gee Swing Orchestra
Backers: 234
Average Pledge Per Backer: $95
Funded: $22,323 of $45,000
Dates: Nov 12th -> Dec 12th (30 days)
Project By: George Gee Swing Orchestra
$22,323
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 12 @ 17:30 -0500 GMT
49%
of goal
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Latest News
Just a day left to prove that SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY! 
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
With just 27 short hours left to the campaign, we're still looking for your support in making SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY! - the double CD album a reality! Now is the time! (Read More)
MEET THE BAND #3
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Chanteuse Hilary Gardner charms you into pledging! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Pianist Steve Einerson in action. (Read More)
When Dawn and Evita Speaks, People Listen!
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 World-Class Swing Dance Diva Dawn Hampton You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 World-Class LIndy Hop Instructor Evita Arce (Read More)
MEET THE BAND #2
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Singer John Dokes You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Alto Saxophonist Steady Eddie Pazant You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to... (Read More)
Meet The Band #1
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Baritone Saxophonist Paul Nedzela You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Trumpeter Andy Gravish You'll need an HTML5 capable browser... (Read More)
SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY reaches $10,000 and beyond!
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Now with Thanksgiving firmly in the rear view mirror, we can all start concentrating on the matters on hand: the Holiday Season AND helping the GGSO to reach their KickStarter goal of $45,000 to enable the double CD album recording in time for The... (Read More)
Help us break the $10,000 Plateau and then beyond!
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
*Please consider a pledge today to help us reach that $10,000 plateau (and beyond) and get an immediate bonus of our unreleased mp3s sent to your inbox, in addition to your pledge reward! *Just added new $125 pledge reward with special Broadway... (Read More)
First Matching Pledge Weekend Starts Now!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Our first matching pledge starts now and runs to tomorrow Sunday (Nov. 24th) midnight. The very generous Cobi Narita of The Jazz Center of NY and her husband Paul Ash,... (Read More)
A David Gibson Original: BEDROCK!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
"Bedrock" is an original tune composed by music director/trombonist David Gibson and will be part of the original repertoire on SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY! Written to feature lead alto saxophonist Eddie Pazant and baritone saxophonist Paul Nedzela -... (Read More)
Official SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY Press Release
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The George Gee Swing Orchestra takes a Swing at Kickstarter As New York City bandleader George Gee says, “Swing Makes You Happy” and that’s the title of the George Gee Swing Orchestra’s Kickstarter campaign to fund a... (Read More)
Week #1 is almost in the history books, bring on Week #2!
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to the already generous swing support from the 77 backers and the $6116 pledged towards our goal as we near the week mark of the campaign. The buzz is certainly building and the world-wide outreach is spreading due especially to the... (Read More)
Almost 10% towards our goal!
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, we're just a few dollars away from nearly achieving 10% of our goal and the buzz is certainly building up. Thank you to all whom have pledged and shared our story so far, keep up the love and support! Big shout-out to our first EXECUTIVE... (Read More)
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