Recommended Based in Hertfordshire but travels UK wide
A suprisingly Big Band sound with a smaller band playing Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald - classic Swing / Jazz / Blues - performed by top male & female vocalists & multi-instrumentalists. "They swing like crazy - Superb !" Sheila Tracy (BBC) Prices: From £1080 +
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"Prestige Swing were a great band for my 60th birthday party. They were professional and had a great repertoire. I would definitely recommend them."
Line up:5 - 12 Piece Band - Vocalists, Piano, Saxes, Trumpets, Flutes, Clarinets, Double Bass, Drums.
Highlights * Exciting Big Band in a compact 5 - 12 piece format * Band credentials include work with BBC Jazz FM and BBC TV * Songs in the repertoire include songs from Glenn Miller to Sinatra * Male & Female vocals front this top band for an authentic Big Band sound * Available from an 5-12 Piece Band * Fully self contained with a lighting rig and PA as standard * Available UK wide Prestige Swing are recognised as one of the most versatile and accomplished Jazz and Swing bands in the UK. Whether performing for dancing listening or major theatre productions you can be sure that your event will go with a swing!
As seen on BBC TV's "Children in Need"! Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra.
An exciting night with hits you'll know and love from the Swing era - Benny Goodman Glenn Miller through to vocals like "Mr Bojangles" & "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" - plus foot stomping "Jools Holland" style Jazz. "They swing like crazy - Superb !" Sheila Tracy (B.B.C.) "...A celebration of classic Swing !" (Telegraph)
This show boasts multi-instrumentalists and singers lead by Chris Smith - former composer for Herb Miller (Glenn Miller's brother) BBC Big Bandand the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.
Style is added to every performance from an exciting repertoire featuring songs from Frank Sinatra Natalie Cole Glenn Miller and Jazz favourites through to modern day artists such as Robbie Williams Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.
Band leader Chris Smith's compositions and arrangments are frequently played by Jazz FM Capital Radio BBC Radio Big Band and of course Prestige Swing!
The band features excellent vocalists and muscians experienced in all types of functions and stage shows creating a professional and vibrant sound of the Big Band Era!
Prestige Swing's Set List / Repertoire
New! Christmas Repertoire! White Christmas Jingle Bells Swing Have your Self very Merry Christmas Let it Snow Winter Wonderland Sleigh Ride Old King Wensleslass Swing Rudloph Swing Swing Carol Medley I've got my Love to Keep me Warm Baby it's Cold Outside Tanenbaun
Male Vocal Mr Bojangles It Had To Be You Something Stupid I’ve Got You Under My Skin Were or When All The Way Fly Me To The Moon The Girl From Ippaneima Witchcraft New York, New York You Make Me Feel So Young The Lady Is a Tramp Chicago Come Fly With Me My Kind of Town I Get a Kick Out of You How About You Nice and Easy Strangers In The Night King of the Swingers Unforgettable Bad Bad Leroy Brown Something Stupid Allright OK You Win The Way Youy Look Tonight That's Life
Female Vocal Don't Get Around Much.. Almost Like Being In Love Orange Coloured Sky Get Happy Paper Moon A Foggy Day Fly Me to the Moon Fever Don’t Sit Under The AppleTree Chattanooga Choo Choo The Very Thought Of You Perfidia I Know Why That Old Devil Called Love All of Me Cabaret Bye Bye Blackbird Cany Buy Me Love Fever Dream A Little Deam Glenn Miller In the Mood Don’t Sit Under The AppleThree American Patrol Chattanooga Choo Choo Pennsylvania 65000 String of Pearls Moonlight Serenade Little Brown Jug (Glenn Miller Contin’) Tuxedo Junction Perfidia I Know Why
Other Big Band Classics Begin The Beguine Opus One Sing Sing Sing Flying Home Jersey Bounce Hot Toddy Tequila Parkinson Show Theme It’s You or No One Salute To The Band Box Pick Yourself Up Pink Panther Misty Moose The Mooshe Be-Bop A Night In Tunisia Blues Brothers Medley Take 5 Dear Hunter Theme
Jazz & Blues Misty Moose The Mooshe Be-Bop A Night In Tunisia Blues Brothers Medley Take 5 O.K. Alright You Win Blue Moon Syrup of Phiggs Over and Over Again Sweet Home Chicago Tequila
Other Everybody Needs Somebody Gimmie Some Lovin' Sweet Home Chicago Think O.K. Alright You Win Soul Man Midnight Hour Peter Gunn Theme Mustang Sally Rock 'n' Roll Medley Too Good To Be true (Cant Take NMy Eys Off Of You. My Baby Just cares For Me Sway
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Customer reviews for Prestige Swing
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11/02/2013 Prestige Swing
"Prestige Swing were a great band for my 60th birthday party. They were professional and had a great repertoire. I would definitely recommend them."
Customer review by Celia Chester
25/09/2012 Prestige Swing
"Prestige Swing made my fathers birthday a really memorable event which our family and guests really enjoyed. They have a great sound, excellent vocals and professional presentation that made the whole party something special. We wouldn’t hestitate to recommend them or Alive Network to anyone looking for great entertainment.
Thank you for a fantastic evening. It provided many great memories.
Kind Regards
Tina Snuggs.
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Customer review by Tina Snuggs
25/05/2012 Prestige Swing
"Everything exceeded my expectation. The band would grace any function that they played at."
Customer review by Chris Leeson
29/04/2012 Prestige Swing
"I booked through Alive Network who were helpful, knowledgeable and always got back to me when they said they would a very professional agent.
The band Prestige Swing were a great professional band who made contact prior to the event and when they arrived at the event, there music was fabulous and soon had people swinging like crazy members’ of our organisation are still talking about the band today. Great band great sound great agent."
Customer review by Paul Moffat
04/08/2010 Prestige Swing
"...And, for those who weren't on the airfield, there was a big 'Swing Thing' in action in the American Air Museum where folk were frocked up in 1940's style - swinging their all to the sensational Prestige Swing Band.
Children In Need , BBC TV "
Customer review by Children In Need
04/08/2010 Prestige Swing
"My client was very pleased with the music provided for the evening of their AGM.
Imperial War Museum."
Customer review by Imperial War Museum.
04/08/2010 Prestige Swing
"Thanks to Prestige Swing for making the Ball a big success, everyone was up dancing. The band was so versatile and all great performers.
-Blenheim Palace"
Customer review by Blenheim Palace
04/08/2010 Prestige Swing
"Can you please pass my thanks to Prestige Swing. The music last night was superb and I received some fantastic comments from clients and partners
-National Portrait Gallery"
Customer review by National Portrait Gallery
04/08/2010 Prestige Swing
"A big thank you for helping our special day go with a swing! You were all fantastic! We'll be sure to find an occasion to book you again.
Lyndsey & Paul Wells, Wedding"
Customer review by Lyndsey & Paul Wells, Wedding
30/07/2010 Prestige Swing
"I Just wanted to write to thank Prestige Swing for playing at our "1940's night". You interpreted the mood of the event perfectly and helped maintain the atmosphere right to the end. Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
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