Jakki Ford's album Alive & Swingin' is a vibrant showcase of classic big band vocal jazz, recorded with the powerhouse backing of the Reno Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Chuck Reider. Featuring timeless standards like "Come Fly With Me," "Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered," and "That Old Black Magic," the release blends soaring orchestrations with intimate rhythm section work—highlighting stellar contributions from musicians such as bassist Hans Halt and guitarist Joey Berger—to deliver an energetic, polished celebration of traditional swing.