It's the Piano Poundin', Rhythm Rockin', Bass Kickin' sound known as, "Swing-a-Billy." as only the Queen of Swing⢠can bring.

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TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN NOMINEE
Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swingâ¢

is a âPiano Poundinâ, Rhythm Rockinâ, Bass Kickinââ showman that was publicly declared by Performing Arts Musical Director, "an exceptional entertainer."
Kelli is on the Mid-America Arts Alliance touring roster with her performance fees subsidized by the National Endowment for the Arts. (Please visit website for link)

Kelli has been listed, recognized and charted in variety of musical genres: Blues, Jazz, Western Swing, Pop, Jump Blues, Swing Blues â¦. etc. And with that, people have been perplexed as to where to put Kelliâs music. But Kelli says,
âitâs very simple, itâs â¦â
âSWING-A-BILLYâ

At the tender age of 7, Kelliâs Mother taught her to play a walking bassline with her left hand (popularized by Walter Page from the âswingâ era) since her hands were too small to reach the customary octave and 10thâs. Over the years Kelli has cultivated and perfected her left hand into a truly awesome and unsurpassed bassline, coupled with gyrating piano rides & a push driving rhythm (needed to really âswingâ) Kelli is the foundation and backbone of her band, âthe Swing Kings.â

With gyrating leads (PIANO POUNDIN'), a pulse driving rhythm (RHYTHM ROCKIN'), couple with an unsurpassed walking left handed bassline (BASS KICKIN') THAT IS ALL LIVE, Kelli's signature style âswings,â in the truest definition of the word confirming her to be the one & only,
the Queen of Swingâ¢

Recipe: "Swing-a-Billy"

1 part - Swing,
2 parts - Western Swing,
Pinch - Billie Holliday,
1 Cup - Judy Garland,
2 Cups - Louie Prima,
1 stick - Count Basie,
1 rounded teaspoon - Frank Sinatra,
Vigorously stir in 3 Tablespoons - Jerry Lee Lewis
Top with Sprinkles of - Little Richard,
Spoon into Lace doily and served on a Silver tray
piping - âHOT!â

This makes a wonderful and eclectic musical dish for a night filled serving that's diverse, extremely entertaining and highly energetic. A very satisfying array of delicacies that only the Queen of Swing⢠can bring.

Be sure and check back for Kelliâs new CD, âSwing-a-Billyâ with never before heard cuts by âMr. Action,â Roy Moss.

After working on a tribute show to Roy Orbison in Wink, Tx., with R&B legend, Carl Perkins, Carl took notice of Kelliâs unique piano style tagging her, "the Queen of Swing," now a registered trademark.

âHonky Tonk Swingâ is a fabulous collection of those Rock-a-Billy, piano styles reminiscent of Little Richard & Jerry Lee that become, âSwing-a-Billyâ when play by the Swing Queen.

Kelli received an âHonorable Mentionâ from Billboard for her R&B original,âThe Way Love Use to Beâ.

But this is not the first time Kelli has been recognized in R&B. She has worked and recorded with several Rock-a-Billy & R&B legends, as notated in the album liner of Mercury Recording artist, âMr. Actionâ Roy Moss. Released by Warner Bros. German affiliate, Eagle Records, Kelli is on 11 of the 18 cuts. She also played piano on a couple of cuts by European legend, âGroovyâ Joe Poovey.

We are very excited to announce that we have 4 never released cuts by Roy Moss from a 1997 session. Kelli is working on some new material to make a full CD that will be a commemorative & tribute to Roy. We are hoping for a September, â08 release, the 10 year anniversary of Royâs death.

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