The Jive Aces

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Ian Clarkson plays trumpet at a Jive Aces gig as part of the Edinburgh Swing Festival, July 2006

The Jive Aces are a swing and jazz band based in the United Kingdom. They have toured extensively in the USA, the UK and elsewhere in Europe from the early 90s to the present day^{[citation needed]} and received the Derry International Music Award in 2006.^{[citation needed]}

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Bob Lewis (Big Band Dance Party) has this to say about them, "...UK's coolest band. Sure to put smiles on your face and groove in your move..." (http://www.bolewis.org/reviews1.html)

Henk Mooibroek of JazzReview.com says, "An high energetic jive band that's for sure excellent!"

"...a lot of beautiful Jump & Jive & Jazz songs with a real bigband sound." Chris Janssen (www.bobtjeblues.com)

"The band put heart and soul into the performance, the unforgettable strains drifting down the river bank for all to enjoy." from a review from their performance at the Henley Festival.

The Jive Aces have worked with Van Morrison, John Travolta and The Count Basie Orchestra.