8½ Souvenirs

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8½ Souvenirs was an American swing jazz band active from approximately 1993 to 2000 ^[1] and based in Austin, Texas. The band was signed to the RCA Victor label and had two releases under that label, as well as two other releases under Austin, Texas indie labels.

The band was named in tribute to the Federico Fellini film 8½.The band was instrumental in that city's 1990s Swing Revival dance scene centered at the Continental Club.^{[citation needed]} The band was notable for its Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz and other European influences.

The band met with limited commercial success although it was featured on Austin City Limits broadcast in April, 1998.^[2].

1 Personnel
2 Discography
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Personnel

The band lineup evolved over the years. During different periods, the personnel included:

Olivier Giraud (guitar, vocals) The founder and key member of the Souvenirs. Now a member of the band Paris 49.
Todd Wulfmeyer (bass)
Kathy Kiser (vocals)
Glover Gill (piano)
Adam Berlin (drums)
Juliana Sheffield (vocals)
Kevin Smith (bass)
Justin Sherburn (piano)
Rob Kidd (drums)
Chrysta Bell (vocals)