First Class Swing

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First Class Swing

First Class Swing
As seen on BBC TV "Children in Need", Leicester Square Theatre plus "Help for Heros" with Dame Vera Lynne, TV's "Military Wives" concert tour and for dancing at Blackpool's famous Tower Ballroom!
Featuring Simone, from the later days of 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)
As seen on BBC TV's "Children in Need"]

This show boasts multi-instrumentalists and singers lead by Chris & Simone. Chris, who's varied career has taken him from Jazz festivals to Top of the Pops, uses his experience gained in playing and writing for Glenn Miller's Brother (Herb Miller) to bring the songs to life. Saxophonist and vocalist, Simone, has performed with the New Squadroniares and played Lead Alto Saxophone in the later days of the Ivy Benson show band.
First Class Swing have played at a private party for Vera Lynne. They were the band on the Military Wives 2013 Tour and have performed on TV with the Military Wives. They are also booked on a 110 date tour in 2014 called Bugle Boys which celebrates the life and times of Glenn Miller.
First Class Swing have been very busy in 2014 with events in commemoration of the First World War and have invested in military uniforms for events of this nature. Of course the option is also there for them to play in evening dress or more casual clothing.

New for 2016 a brilliant Christmas themed swing show for corporate events. All your favourite Christmas songs given a swing beat and flavour!

Line-up

Piano / Male Vocal / Trumpet
Alto Sax / Female Vocal / Clarinet / Flute
Double Bass
Drums
Trombone
Tenor Sax / Male Vocal / Clarinet / Flute /
2nd Alto Sax / Male Vocal / Viola
Baritone Sax / Flute

Extra Line-up(s)

Early dinner set (trio) availble, also solo Piano. Bg. CD covering breaks.
extra musicians available:-
2nd Tenor Sax
Trombone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Guitar

Also included

500 to 2000 watt pa plus monitor system.

total 2,400 watt lighting cans on 2x's T bar.

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, Wales.

Previous Clients

Most major West End Hotels, Leicester Square Theatre, Chelsea Flower Show, Parties for Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Theatres throughout the UK, The Treasury, Labour Party Conference, B.B.C. Children in Need, party for B.B.C 'Strictly Dance Fever' finalists, B.T James Bond themed nights, Blenheim Palace etc...

Booked First Class Swing for a charity tea dance in Wivenhoe on the 9th August and they were fantastic. We've had lots of enquiries asking when we are going to hold such an event again- everyone was up dancing!

Thank you for making this a great day

-Jo

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Thank you for keeping my details on file. The event went really well with over 350 people in the venue. I found the band to be very cooperative and it was good working with them.

-Adam Swain Production Services

Really enjoyed your perfomance last night.

-Jenny

Saw your show at Kings Lynn last night; to say we were pleasantly surprised would be putting it mildly. Purchased your CD so can listen again and again, thanks for a great evening
Derek & Ivy Wood, Wisbech

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What a great night! Great music, talented musicians and vocalists, original arrangments... We can't wait for a return visit by the band to Northamptonshire- please make it soon. In the meantime we'll have to make do with the Album we've just ordered! PS Just how does Chris play keyboard and Trumpet at the same time? (From an envious brass player!)
Ros & Trevor Livsey, Stirrup Cup Barton Seagrave

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We were lucky enough to see this wonderful band on the 27th March 2008. A combination of brilliant musicians and stunning arrangements left us wanting more at the end of a magical evening.
Jim & Jean Rouse, Stirrup Cup Barton Seagrave

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Just seen the band at The Municipal Hall Colne and what a great show from a very talented group of musicians - well done and thanks for a great night out. 26th Oct 2007.
Richard Roberts, Barnoldswick, Lancs

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Fabulous band, really enjoyed the evening, and the versatility of all the band members.
H MICHAELS, MALDON ESSEX

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I was sceptical at first that they could come up with the goods with only 7 players, but WOW did they deliver!!! The controlled tight and virtuosic ensemble playing was without peer. Great arrangements from Chris Smith, the whole band showed its multifarious diversity in every swinging number... and where did Stephen Davies learn to do all that stuff?! I commend them to the house! Alexander Testbridge, Cleethorpes

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MY PARTNER AND I WON TICKETS IN THE LOCAL PAPER TO SEE FIRST CLASS SWING WE HAD A VERY ENJOYABLE NIGHT THANK YOU
Mr. A F HOSKINS, WESTON SUPER MARE

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Arrived over 70 but left a teenager again what more can I say except thank you so much
Doris Swift, Brentwood

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Hi, thoroughly enjoyed the concert tonight. It was the best evening we have had for many years. You all took my wife and me down memory lane and made us feel like teenagers again. I wanted to jive but the wife felt embarrassed. Thank you for all the hard work you put in.
Bryan Roth, Brentwood

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Hi all, Came to a show of yours recently and thought you were fantastic. Next time you are in or around MK I will be bringing friends to see you. Catch you soon,
Luke Palmer, Milton Keynes

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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 Day

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I Just wanted to write to thank First Class 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.
Collegiate School, Berkhamstead

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Thank you from us here at Prelude Entertainment; it was a pleasure to work with you and hopefully it
Prelude Entertainment,

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My client was very pleased with the music provided for the evening of theirs.
Imperial War Museum,

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...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 First Class Swing Band.
Children In Need , BBC TV

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Thanks to First Class Swing for making the Ball a big success, everyone was up dancing. The band was so versatile and all great performers
Blenheim Palace,

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Can you please pass my thanks to First Class Swing. The music last night was superb and I received some fantastic co