Legends Of Swing with Down For The Count Swing Orchestra
Down for the Count are a mini big band who bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life, with an electrifying show full of incredible energy and musicianship.
About Legends Of Swing with Down For The Count Swing Orchestra
Down for the Count are a mini big band who bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life, with an electrifying show full of incredible energy and musicianship. Described as "a breath of fresh air on the swing scene" they regularly found at jazz clubs in the UK and abroad (Ronnie Scott's London, Cadogan Hall, London Jazz Festival) and on BBC Radio.
Their new show for 2021 celebrates the Legends of Swing - expect to hear songs from the incredible musicians who pioneered swing music, including instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, and vocal classics from singers such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat 'King' Cole.
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