Performer Name: Swing from Paris

Show Name: Swing from Paris: An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing

Show Description

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing. Swing from Paris are a quartet inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s: Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian meets Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. Their Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been delighting audiences for over 15 years: from major jazz festivals including the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine, to the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and the opening of the award-winning Gloucester Services. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. Audience comments: "A truly spectacular and accomplished group” “Fabulous musicians, fabulous arrangements. Can't recommend enough!” ★ ★ ★ ★ THE JAZZ MANN “Excellent band ... diverse numbers, smart arrangements” – Jazz Journal

We bring our own simple lights but some extra venue lights appreciated
Minimum performance space approximately 4 m x 3 m. We prefer a stage but this is not required. Get in time is 2 hours prior to doors open. Get out is about 30 mins after performance end.
We can supply digital or printed flyers and posters. We will also promote to our email mailing list and social media channels
Swing from Paris are a quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz Williams), inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ’40s such as Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club de France. Their Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been delighting audiences for over 15 years: from major jazz festivals including Brecon, Cheltenham and the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine, to being seen on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and performing at the opening of the award-winning Gloucester Services.