The Jump Swing Imperials includes some of the finest Jazz and Swing musicians in the Southwest, with a repertoire that encompasses the music of Louis Jordan, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Wynonie Harris, Sam Butera and many others. The band debuted in Austin early in 2015. Playing a wide range of material, in a variety of tempos, the Jump Swing Imperials were an instant hit with the local swing dance community. On subsequent engagements, the band’s energetic performance and the high quality of musicianship have won praise from Jazz fans as well as the general public.