Jazz Duo The House Cats Perform in the WUSF Studio

Photo of Travis Van Bumble and Stephanie Ruscito in the WUSF Studio. Photo by Jazz on Arts Axis Florida

Travis Van Bumble and Stephanie Ruscito are The House Cats: a husband and wife, guitar and vocals duo, playing straight ahead-jazz, bebop, and swing. Travis and Stephanie grew up near Clearwater, and have been playing music together for over ten years. Travis’ walking baselines and chord melodies give The House Cats a big, swinging sound, but as soon as they play a ballad you’ll feel the mood shift, and see the two’s chemistry shine. The House Cats pull inspiration from many of the greatest names in American jazz including Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery and Sarah Vaughan. Their repertoire consists of timeless tunes from The Great American song book; the pair hopes to breathe new life into these songs with original and inspired arrangements.

Personnel:

Travis Van Bumble - guitar

Stephanie Ruscito - vocals

Camera/Editing - Warren Buchholz

Audio - Jackson Harpe

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