Guitarist and vocalist John Saavedra looks back to the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s for material, including a range of jazz styles, on Swingin’ with John Saavedra. It opens with the earliest selection,“Humming to Myself,” an old-style gypsy jazz number from 1932 that represents the genre Saavedra is most known for embracing. He proceeds later in that decade when things are swinging on Benny Goodman’s and Lionel Hampton’s 1939 composition “Flying Home.” The instrumental is a toe-tapper with Saavedra showing off his modern guitar chops.

Speaking of toes, the great saxophonist Lester Young wrote the boppin’ tune “Tickle Toes” in 1940. Here the rhythm section of bassist Matt Booth and drummer Willie Green III lay down a solid base with Green getting the go-ahead to do his thing. The ’50s are represented by the familiar “Straight No Chaser,” written by pianist Thelonious Monk, whose tune became a standard in the modern jazz songbook, like many of Monk’s compositions. It begins with the ensemble working as a unit until trombonist Nick Garrison occupies center stage. Then trumpeter and arranger Steve Lands steps in and takes it to more outer realms.

Originating from the pen of the brilliant Antonio Carlos Jobim is the composer’s classic, “Corcovado,” on which Giselle Anguizola joins the group on vocals with some sweet guitar work from Saavedra.

Saavedra and the band, which includes some fine blowing by alto saxophonist, flutist Gerald Nolan and tenor saxophonist Miles Berry, come back to New Orleans for the finale on a warm version of “Sleepy Time Down South” that has been a part of this city’s soundscape since 1951.

On Swingin’ with John Saavedra the leader further displays his talents and range on guitar and smarts in rounding up just the right players for the date.