Review of Prestige Swing

A good sized and appreciative audience at Fleetwood's Marine Hall were well entertained by a band that certainly lived up to its name of Prestige Swing. Led by Pianist/Trumpet and Vocalist Chris the band played a excellent selection of favourites made famous by such as Glen Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Frank Sinatra etc. Although only 11 musicians they were all masters of their craft featuring many fine soloists, particularly bass player Steve. Simone was not only a good vocalist but a very talented saxophonist who at one time had been lead alto wit the Ivy Benson Orchestra. Featuring numbers like In The Mood, Woodchoppers Ball, Chicago, Georgia etc the band had the audience foot tapping along then cheering for more at the end of a very entertaining evening.