Eyal Vilner Big Band
Eyal Vilner's big band introduces selections from A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday. Imani Rousselle's vocals and Caleb Teicher's tap dancing join a large ensemble moving between seasonal songs and original music.
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Eyal Vilner's big band introduces selections from A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday. Imani Rousselle's vocals and Caleb Teicher's tap dancing join a large ensemble moving between seasonal songs and original music.
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