Swing Central Big Band
Swing Central Big Band is a 19-piece ensemble that brings the Swing Era to life with authentic renditions of 1930s and 1940s classics by Ellington, Basie, Miller, and more. Perfect for vintage-themed events, this spectacular group is perfect for those events where you really want to go to town!
Price from £11,115 +VAT + travel
Audio Tracks
Set List / Repertoire
Count Basie
All Of Me
April in Paris
Jumpin’ At The Woodside
One O’Clock Jump
Shiny Stockings
Well Alright, Okay, You Win
Ya Gotta Try
Duke Ellington
Concerto for Cootie
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Never
No Lament)
Jeep’s Blues
Take The ‘A’ Train
In a Mellow Tone
Jack the Bear
Jeep’s Blues
Ko-Ko
Perdido
Rockin’ in Rhythm
Take the ‘A’ Train
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
Tulip or Turnip
Benny Goodman
After You’ve Gone
All the Cats Join In
Amapola
Bei Mir Bist du Schoen
Bugle Call Rag
Don’t Be That Way
Jersey Bounce
Let’s Dance
Sing, Sing, Sing
Whispering
Why Don’t You Do Right
Chick Webb
The Dipsy Doodle (The Tranky Doo)
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Harry James
I’m Beginning to See the Light
I’ve Heard That
Song Before
Trumpet Blues and Cantabile
You Made Me Love You
Glenn Miller
American Patrol
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree
I Know Why
In the Mood
Moonlight Serenade
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Perfidia
Erskine Hawkins
Tuxedo Junction
Artie Shaw
Begin the Beguine
Tommy Dorsey
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Jimmie Lunceford
T’Aint What You Do (The Shim Sham)
Fletcher Henderson
King Porter Stomp
Stan Kenton
Intermission Riff
Unknown
The Big Apple
Woody Herman
Woodchopper’s Ball
Ella Fitzgerald
Blue Skies
Cheek to Cheek
Manhattan
Mas Que Nada
Puttin’ on the Ritz
LaVern Baker
On Revival Day
Peggy Lee
All the Cats Join In
Why Don’t You Do Right
Dean Martin
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
Sway
Nina Simone
Feeling Good
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Bobby Darin
Beyond The Sea
Mack the Knife
Frank Sinatra
Bye Bye Baby
Come Fly With Me
Fly Me to the Moon
For Once in My Life
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I've Got You Under My Skin
The Lady Is A Tramp
Luck Be A Lady
Me & My Shadow
New York, New York
That’s Life
The Way You Look Tonight
They Can’ t Take That Away From Me
Witchcraft
Nat 'King' Cole
Almost Like Being In Love
Let There Be Love
Let's Face The Music and Dance
L-O-V-E
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Orange Coloured Sky
Route 66
Doris Day
Que Sera Sera
Full Biography
Swing Central Big Band is a stunning vintage swing ensemble who transport you back to the Swing Era, with authentic re-creations of the best music of the 1930s and 1940s.
If, at your event, you want a band to perform vintage music just as it was done in the 30s and 40s, this is the line-up for you!
Swing Central Big Band perform the music of the great American big bands – playing the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman and vocal songs from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
And if you want a more modern party, then speak to your agent about our fantastic soul, Motown and pop sets which will keep you dancing all night long!
The 19-piece ensemble features graduates of top London conservatoires, performing together in traditional big band format (5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, 4 rhythm), plus two exceptional vocalists.
Available throughout the UK and internationally, this spectacular group is perfect for those events where you really want to go to town, and the stunning show is sure to get you out of your seat and onto the dancefloor.
Previous Clients
Ferrari
Bentley
Royal Ascot
Cheltenham Festival
BMW
Next
Lindt
Harvey Nichols
Volkswagen
Triumph Motorcycles
Deborah Meaden
and many more!
Technical Packages
Swing Central Big Band are self-contained for events with up to 200 guests, although if you have a production company at your event we suggest sending a feed from our mixing desk to the front-of-house PA.
For larger audiences of 200+, Swing Central Big Band now offers upgraded technical packages:
- 6kW PA system suitable for audiences from 250 to 1000+
- Sound engineer
- Additional lighting and effects
- DJ package also available on request.
Please speak to an Alive Network booking agent for further details.
Lineup
Default lineup: 19 members
19-Piece Big Band:
2 vocalists (male and female)
5 saxophones
4 trombones
4 trumpets
Piano, bass, drums, guitar
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Price from £11,115 + VAT + travel from London
Based on 19 members performing 2 x 60 minutes sets
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