Like absinthe in a baby bottle, the music of Meet The Seavers is unexpected.

They don’t fit in and they like it that way.

Meet the Seavers is a unique musical duo known for their eclectic and unique sound, blending elements of jazz, swing, vaudeville, and more.

Comprising husband-and-wife team Jace Kent and Dorothy Gilmore /Seavers, they formed in Nashville, Tennessee, though they’ve recently returned to Jace’s hometown of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Their music defies easy categorization—often described as “New Avant-garde Swing” by fans—featuring fearless original compositions with odd time signatures, hypnotic basslines, and poetic lyrics.

The duo’s most stripped-down and popular setup includes Jace on upright bass and vocals, Dorothy on vocals, and the occasional use of a theremin, creating an unusual yet captivating sound. They also perform as a quartet with added horns and percussion or as a full big band, showcasing the versatility of their compositions, all scored for larger ensembles. Their performances are theatrical, blending music with a vaudeville-inspired flair, complete with humor, dramatic flair, and a larger-than-life stage presence.

From 2014 to 2019, Meet the Seavers hosted and produced their own musical variety TV show, “The Meet The Seavers Show,” which aired in Nashville and various U.S. cities. Dubbed a “21st-century Sonny and Cher,” the show featured their music, comedic skits, and guest artist performances, reflecting their playful dynamic as a couple. It’s still accessible on YouTube and has been pitched to larger networks.

Jace brings a rich musical background, having played bass for a large Black gospel choir in Chicago, written lyrics for a subsidiary of Island Records, and led a jazz-poetry big band in Nashville in the ‘90s. His original musical comedy about the Spanish Inquisition: “Throwing Stones at the Sun” is currently under production with a world premier slated for mid-2025.

 Dorothy, originally from a small Mississippi town, was a tomboy /athlete-turned-prom-queen who later became an accomplished model, actress, and award-winning bikini bodybuilder. Together, they’ve crafted a sound and persona that’s wholly their own, marked by originality and a refusal to conform.

They don’t align with mainstream genres like country, jazz, Americana, or pop, and they embrace their outsider status with pride.

Whatever they are, it’s unique and wonderful.

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Nouveau Vaudeville | Meet The Seavers – Debbie Burke

Keep A Movin’ – The East Nashvillian

Meet the Seavers: a Valentine’s Day love story – The Tennessean

“Their music is a heady mix of jazz, vaudeville, and circus-sideshow music that would provide the perfect Lynch soundtrack. Furthermore, the name of the brand new Meet the Seavers album would be the perfect title for a Lynch film: You Don’t Want to Tango With the Inquisition.” – Nashville Scene

“Seavers is an ambitious songwriter not afraid to drop mythic, literary, and historic references. No simple-June clichés for him. He’s a songwriter unwilling to restrict himself to fawning lyrics and instead takes the existence of God, over a shuffle beat no less. He’s out to make a point.”  – CD Ring

“Seavers has achieved the unthinkable- an album with insightful lyrics as well as great music.” -Murfreesboro Pulse

“This is a jazz record for people who hate jazz.” – CD Baby