Five Star Swing is 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! Experienced in all types of functions and Stage Shows, with excellent vocalists and musicians, Five Star Swing creates the vibrant sound of the Big Band era. Style is added to every performance from an exciting repertoire.
Five Star Swing is 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! Experienced in all types of functions and Stage Shows, with excellent vocalists and musicians, Five Star Swing creates the vibrant sound of the Big Band era. 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 artistes - Robbie Williams, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.
The show is performed by Five Star Swing - an eight-piece band containing three multi-instrumentalists/ vocalists and lead by Chris and Simone Smith.
Chris, who's varied career has taken him from Jazz festivals to ‘Top of the Pops’, uses 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’.
Be entertained with hits from the Rat Pack, Glenn Miller and Ella Fitzgerald plus the foot -stomping best of Jazz & Blues - Jools Holland style. This versatile and accomplished Swing Band recreates the exciting sound of the big band days, featuring five saxophones, male and female vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and dynamic rhythm section.
5 – 8 Piece (includes: Vocals, Saxophones, Trumpet, Keyboard, Rhythm Section)
Male Vocal
Mr Bojangles
It Had To Be You
Something Stupid
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
All The Way
Fly Me To The Moon
The Girl From Ippaneima
Witchcraft
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
Unforgettable
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Something Stupid
Allright Ok You Win
The Way Youy Look Tonight
That's Life
New York, New York
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 Apple Tree
Chattanooga Choo Choo
The Very Thought Of You
Perfidia
I Know Why
That Old Devil Called Love
All Of Me
Cabaret
Bye Bye Blackbird
Can’t Buy Me Love
Fever
Dream A Little Dream
NY State Of Mind
Glenn Miller
In The Mood
Don’t Sit Under The Apple Three
American Patrol
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Pennsylvania 65000
String Of Pearls
Moonlight Serenade
Little Brown Jug
Tuxedo Junction
Perfidia
I Know Why
Other Big Band Classics
Begin The Beguine
Opus One
Sing Sing Sing
Flying Home
Jersey Bounce
Tequila
Parkinson Show Theme
It’s You Or No One
Salute To The Band Box
Pick Yourself Up
Misty
Moose The Mooshe
Be-Bop
Blues Brothers Medley
Dear Hunter Theme
War-Time Sing-A-Longs
It’s A Long Way To Tipperary
Pack Up Your Troubles…
We’ll Meet Again
Lilli Marlene
The White Cliffs Of Dover
I’ll Be Seeing You
There’ll Always Be An England
A Nightingale Sang In
Berkeley Square
I’ll Never Smile Again
Bless ‘Em All
Roll Out The Barrel
Run Rabbit Run
Wish Me Luck
We’re Gonna’ Hang Out The Washing
Kiss Me Good Night Sergeant-Major
Jazz & Blues
Misty
Moose The Mooshe
Be-Bop
A Night In Tunisia
Blues Brothers Medley
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
Twistin'
Soul Man
Midnight Hour
Peter Gunn Theme
Mustang Sally
Rock 'N' Roll Medley
Knock On Wood
Jailhouse Rock / Medley
I Feel Good
Wipe Out
Da Do Ron Ron
Stop In The Name Of Love
Baby Love
Build Me Up Buttercup
Ros & Trevor Livsey, Stirrup Cup Barton Seagrave
What a great night! Great music, talented musicians and vocalists, original arrangements... We can't wait for a return visit by the band to Northamptonshire- please makes 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!)
Jim & Jean Rouse, Stirrup Cup Barton Seagrave
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.
Richard Roberts, Barnoldswick, Lancs
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.
Alexander Testbridge, Cleethorpes
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!
Doris Swift, Brentwood
Arrived over 70 but left a teenager again what more can I say except thank you so much.
Bryan Roth, Brentwood
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.
Luke Palmer, Milton Keynes
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.
Lyndsey & Paul Wells, Wedding Day
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.
Collegiate School, Berkhamstead
I Just wanted to write to thank Five Star 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.
Children In Need , BBC TV
...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 Five Star Swing Band.
Blenheim Palace
Thanks to Five Star Swing for making the Ball a big success, everyone was up dancing. The band was so versatile and all great performers.
National Portrait Gallery
Can you please pass my thanks to Five Star Swing. The music last night was superb and I received some fantastic comments from clients and partners.
Granada TV Studios
We would just like to say a big thank you to Five Star Swing. The music they played was great and I must say they were one of the best bands I've heard for a while.
Past clients include: The Treasury, Labour Party Conference, BBC Children in Need, party for BBC 'Strictly Dance Fever' finalists, BT James Bond themed nights, Blenheim Palace, etc...
Previous venues performed at include: Brentwood Centre - Brentwood, Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield, Pavilion Theatre - Worthing, Winter Gardens Theatre - Ventnor, Gordon Craig Theatre - Stevenage, The Regent Centre - Christchurch, Theatre Royal - Margate, The Castle - Wellingborough, Talk of the Town - Milton Keynes, Hove Centre - Hove, Campus West Theatre - Welywn, The Radlett Theatre - Radlett, Customs House - South Shields, Mowlem Theatre - Swanage, Angel Theatre - Woodbridge, Eric Morecambe Hall - Harpenden, Castle Hall - Hertford, The Elgiva - Chesham, The Harlequin - Redhill, Ben Hall - Rugby, Pavilion - Exmouth, Thameside Theatre - Grays, Camberley Theatre - Camberley, Hazlitt Theatre - Maidstone, library Theatre - Leighton Buzzard, Capitol Theatre - Horsham, Cromer Theatre - Cromer, Barking Theatre - Barking, Colne Theatre - Colne, Kenneth More Theatre - Ilford, Gravesend - Gravesend, Swan theatre - High Wycombe, Beck Theatre - Hayes, Town Hall Theatre - Hartlepool, Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven, Alban Arena - St Albans, Empire Theatre - Blackburn, Roses Theatre - Tewesbury, Medina Theatre - Isle of White, Winter Gardens - Margate, Tivoli Theatre - Winbourne, Memorial Theatre - Frome, Lowther Pavilion - Lytham St Anne’s, Hippodrome - Great Yarmouth, Pavilion Theatre - Weymouth, The Playhouse - Weston-super-Mare, Queens Hall - Dunoon, Corran Hall - Oban, Phoenix Theatre - Blyth, Warners Holiday Centres, Broadway Theatre - Peterborough, Spa Pavilion - Felixstowe, Royal Hippodrome Theatre - Eastbourne, Princes Theatre - Clacton, Claire Hall - Heywards Heath, Princess theatre - Hunstanton, Medina Theatre - Isle of Wight, Kings Hall - Hern Bay, Chequer Mead Com' Arts - East Grinstead, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, Queen Mother Theatre - Hitchin, Plinston Hall - Letchworth, Rufus Centre - Flitwick, Wyvern theatre - Swindon, Civic Theatre - Aylesbury, Stantonbury Theatre - Milton Keynes, Norden Arts centre - Maidenhead, Parkway Theatre - Cleethorpes, The Sands - Gainsborough, Spa Theatre - Lemington spa, Thwaites Theatre - Blackburn, Priory Centre - St. Neots.
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
