Squirrel Nut Zippers Fat City”(The Ballad of Lil’ Tony)

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Squirrel Nut Zippers, formed in 1993, is an American swing and jazz band known for blending vintage American musical styles. Their latest album, “Fat City,” features 23 tracks inspired by Jimbo Mathus’s grandfather and the cultural history of New Orleans. The band experienced significant success during the 1990s swing revival.

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Squirrel Nut Zippers Fat City”(The Ballad of Lil’ Tony)

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