Swing Jazz Guitar

Swing Jazz Guitar

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Location Northumberland
Starting from £186
2 Reviews

Swing Jazz Guitar captures the sounds and styles of some of the greatest musicians from the golden era of music.

  • Highlights
  • Comes dressed in 1940s-style attire
  • Can incorporate special song requests where the style is appropriate
  • Fully self-contained with PAT-tested PA system and lighting

About


Swing Jazz Guitar's sets are a collection of original jazz guitar instrumentals written in the style of the music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The music covers a range of styles including Swing, Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz.

Based on the early guitar greats, such as Les Paul, Charlie Christian, T Bone Walker, Django Rienhardt and Hank Garland to name a few, using a technique pioneered by Les Paul in 1948, using sound on sound to create all of the guitar parts.

Swing Jazz Guitar is an unusual act that has its roots in the early guitar greats.

The act is perfect for weddings, private and corparate functions.

Repertoire


Taster Set List

  • Jivin' with TC
  • Midnight Jump
  • Swiss Miss
  • Jazzin' with the 125
  • Mockingbird Swing
  • Aloha
  • Sunset Blvd.
  • Paris 1939
  • Cafe in Paris
  • If they could see me now
  • Just Strollin'
  • Lester's Swing
  • Crazy Cool
  • Bluemoon/Sleepwalk
  • Back Home
  • Herb and the 175
  • Pennsylvania Station
  • Aint that swell
  • Summer Rain
  • Just South of Clarksdale
  • The six O'Clock Jive
  • Midtown Swing
  • Les Paul
  • Hollywoodland
  • Miss Pearls Boogie
  • Pacific Coast Blues
  • Maverick Blue
  • Dust Bowl
  • Back in Paris
  • Little Miss Sunshine
  • Hawaiian Blue
  • Back in New York Again
  • At the Waldorf
  • Angels Flight
  • Midnight at Mintons
  • Mr Rhythm
  • Texas Stomp
  • Hollywood Blues
  • Over the Rainbow
  • The Swing Cats Ball
  • Johnny A
  • Jitterbug Stomp
  • Atomic Swing
  • Jump at the Savoy
Line-Up

  • Solo Instrumental Guitarist

2 Reviews

Top reviews

Helen Taylor

Event: Other
Location: Durham
5/5

Very good - no problems at all.


Tim Saul

Event: Festival
Location: Ayrshire
5/5

He produced a professional and entertaining show which was so well received by festival visitors that we have re-booked him for our 29th Festival next year!


    Pricing

    We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.

    East
    • Cambridgeshire £372
    • Norwich £496
    East Midlands
    • Derbyshire £372
    • Leicestershire £434
    • Lincolnshire £434
    Foreign Locations
    • Europe £2,480
    • Rest of the world £3,720
    North East
    • Durham £186
    • East Yorkshire £310
    • Leeds £248
    • North Yorkshire £248
    • Northumberland £186
    • South Yorkshire £310
    • Tyne and Wear £186
    • West Yorkshire £310
    • Yorkshire £310
    North West
    • Cheshire £372
    • Cumbria £248
    • Lancashire £310
    • Liverpool £372
    • Manchester £372
    • Merseyside £372
    Scotland
    • Dumfriesshire £310
    • East Lothian £372
    • Edinburgh £248
    • Fife £372
    • Glasgow £248
    • Lanarkshire £310
    South East
    • Bedfordshire £496
    • Berkshire £496
    • Hampshire £496
    • Hertfordshire £496
    • Isle of Wight £868
    • London £620
    • Oxfordshire £496
    • Surrey £496
    Wales
    • Cardiff £496
    • Wrexham £496
    West Midlands
    • Birmingham £496

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    FAQs

    Do you always dress in the 1940's period style for your shows?
    Yes, I do!

    Are you a solo act? 
    Yes, I play the entire show solo.

    How long does it take to get set up?
    I can set up quite quickly and can be ready to go in about 20 minutes.

    Is PA and Lighting included?
    Yes, I have both PA and Lighting for most events.

    Can you learn a request for my event?
    Yes, provided it fits my style, I will happliy learn a request for your event.

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