Mambo Italiano!

This week's blog post comes from The Keating's newest addition to the marketing department, Nina Heck!


Two words: Swing and Italian, it’s music to my ears. Hearing the melody of any jazz or standard can make you want to burst out in song or maybe even get up and start dancing.. Just putting on a familiar jazz or swing album of the 1930’s and 40’s can take you back to a childhood memory or maybe a romantic evening with a significant other. This historical era of popular music and style is still prominent today and has influenced artists like Michael Bublé with his music and even Gwen Stefani with her iconic style.


Considering my Italian-American heritage, I remember family gatherings playing any song sung by the great Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, or Dean Martin paired with lots of Italian food and my relatives shouting, “Mangia! Mangia!.”



Just hearing the opening bars of a great song puts you in a better mood and sets the tone for a great evening after work. With that being said, how does real Italian food paired with famous jazz music sound now? You don't have to time travel or go very far to enjoy a tribute and get a little culture. If you want to check out some real jazzy swing, stop by The MerK tonight! We will be featuring live Swingin' Standards by Lady Luck. And to get you in the mood, check out my favorite song, Sway, by Dean Martin.

Ciao!