Julie wrote many of these tongue and cheek, flirtatious, vintage-inspired love songs while leading her jazz-manouche "Bohemian Dream Band", in Savannah, GA. It was while debuting her album in Paris, and working with musicians there, that she and Austin began to imagine a big band album based on these gypsy jazz songs.

Austin arranged a few of the tunes for Ron Meza's Parisian "High Definition Big Band". Upon hearing the exhilarating sounds of these early readthroughs, we knew we had to produce a full album, and that we had found the perfect players to do it.

Ron Meza's Parisian "High Definition Big Band"

Where Your Contribution Will Go

To meet the size and equipment needs of recording a big band, we will be utilizing one of the most reputable studios in Paris: Studio Davout. In addition, the funds we raise on Indiegogo will go towards hiring the 16 extraordinary musicians in the "High Definition Big Band", as well as the featured gypsy-jazz players on accordion, guitar and violin. Other expenses will include mixing and mastering, album artwork, CD printing and distribution.

Regardless of the amount of funds raised, we are committed to making a minimum 4-track EP. Our $25,000 goal will allow us to cover the basic expenses to record a 7-song album, which will include new music by Austin Smith and Julie Wilde. If we meet our stretch goal of $35,000, we will be able to produce our desired full length, 12-song LP.

None of the funds raised on Indiegogo will go towards our personal or travel expenses in Paris.

Studio Davout - Paris, France

Austin's Website: www.austinsmithmusic.com

Julie's Website: juliewilde.wix.com/juliewildearts