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Squirrel Nut Zippers

Formed in 1993

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Squirrel Nut Zippers is an American swing and jazz band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, by James "Jimbo" Mathus (vocals and guitar), Tom Maxwell (vocals and guitar), Katharine Whalen (vocals, banjo, ukulele), Chris Phillips (drums), Don Raleigh (bass guitar), and Ken Mosher.

The band's music is a fusion of Delta blues, gypsy jazz, 1930s–era swing, klezmer, and other styles. They found commercial success during the swing revival of the late 1990s with their 1996 single "Hell", written by Tom Maxwell. After a hiatus of several years, the original band members reunited and performed in 2007, playing in the U.S. and Canada.

In 2016, Mathus and Phillips reunited the band with a new lineup to tour in support of the 20th anniversary of their highest-selling album, Hot.

The Squirrel Nut Zippers continue to tour, and released their new album Beasts of Burgundy in March 2018, and singles "Mardi Gras for Christmas" and "Alone at Christmas" in November 2018.

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Les Squirrels Nut Zippers sont un groupe américain de swing.

Formé en 1993, à Chapel Hill en Caroline du Nord par James « Jimbo » Mathus (voix et guitare), Katharine Whalen (chant, banjo, et ukelele), et également Chris Phillips, Don Raleigh et Ken Mosher, le groupe s'est séparé en 2002, après 7 albums. En 2007, le groupe a annoncé sa reformation pour une tournée aux États-Unis.

La musique du groupe est très éclectique. Ses influences vont du jazz manouche au blues, en passant par le swing des années 1930 avec une nette tonalité rétro.

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