Comprised of musical monarchs from Austin Texas, the Jump Swing Imperials -- led by pianist/vocalist Dan Walton -- play music for dancing with a solid beat... including hot riff tunes, soulful blues and pulsating boogie woogie DAN WALTON - leader, piano and vocals Dan is an expert in a multitude of piano styles, from Western Swing to West Coast Bebop. Following a long stint with Asleep at the Wheel, he became one of the busiest and most respected musicians on the Austin music scene. He has wanted to lead a band like the Jump-Swing Imperials for quite awhile, to play and sing the kind of romping dance music popularized by Louis Jordan and Wynonie Harris, as well as Boogie Woogie, Swing and R&B.