Swing Jazz

Shades of Blue plays a repertoire of 30s and 40s Jazz for a deliciously retro evening or a « Let’s Swing » theme party.

The 1930s and 40s.  The height of Swing.  The great Big Bands play in renown American dance halls: The Cotton Club and Apollo in New York, The Reno Club in Kansas City…

In the biggest venues, like the Savoy in New York, 4000 people can routinely be found dancing to this popular music.

« It don’tmean a thing, if it ain’tgot that swing »

Today, Swing has lost none of its vitality and is increasingly in demand, especially for Theme Parties (30s, Prohibition, Casino…).

Get into the Swing with our versions of hits by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie…

We offer two instrumental ensembles – Trio and Quartet – for your Swing event, with the choice of the following instruments :

• saxophone, guitar, double bass and drums.
• we can also provide amobile (acoustic) ensemble, capable of moving around during your event.

Perhaps you’d like a vocalist, to lend a little glamour ? Female vocalist & trio or quartet

Or dancers to liven up your 30s Theme Party ?  We can provide an in-house dance show to accompany your event.

Watch our videos and listen to Shades of Blue playing the great Swing of the 30s.

(NB : We do not offer Dixieland or other “marching band” styles.  If you’re dreaming of Dixie, please let us know and we will put you in touch with partners who specialize in this kind of music).