8 1/2 Souvenirs was a popular swing jazz band active from approximately 1993 to 2000 and based in Austin, Texas. The band was instrumental in that city's 1990s swing dance scene centered at the Continental Club. The band was notable for its Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz and other European influences.

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 Paris 49.
Juliana Sheffield (vocals)
Glover Gill (piano)
Adam Berlin (drums)
Kevin Smith (bass)
Justin Sherburn (piano)
Rob Kidd (drums)
Chrysta Bell [1] (vocals)

Discography

Happy Feet 1995
Souvonica 1997
Twisted Desire 1999
Live Memories 2000

Trivia

The band was named in tribute to the Federico Fellini film 8 1/2. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.